Rockwall police, Toyota of Rockwall partner with Helping Hands to ‘eclipse’ hunger

Rockwall police, Toyota of Rockwall partner with Helping Hands to ‘eclipse’ hunger

Free solar eclipse glasses for first 1,250 donors ROCKWALL, TX (April 5, 2024)  Toyota of Rockwall (1250 E. I-30) welcomes the community to join them on Saturday, April 6 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a canned food drive in partnership with the Rockwall Police Department, benefiting the Helping Hands Food Pantry. Bring 10 […]

DFW Restaurant Week to return this August after raising half million dollars for charities in 2023

DFW Restaurant Week to return this August after raising half million dollars for charities in 2023

⭐ Top Fundraisers Honored with Star Restaurant Award⭐s Dallas | Fort Worth (April 3, 2024) – In anticipation of this summer’s campaign, DFW Restaurant Week – the Metroplex’s largest annual culinary event – is raising a toast to $545,128 donated to the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and Lena Pope for 2023. The corresponding DFW […]

Patriot PAWS Service Dogs receives grant from IGT to further advance on-site Rockwall veterinary clinic

Patriot PAWS Service Dogs receives grant from IGT to further advance on-site Rockwall veterinary clinic

ROCKWALL, TX (March 27, 2024) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs recently received a generous $10,000 donation from International Game & Technology (IGT) to purchase a Catalyst One Chemistry Analyzer from IDEXX Laboratories for their on-site veterinary clinic. Founded in 2006 by Lori Stevens, Patriot PAWS Service Dogs trains and provides Service Dogs of the highest […]

Here’s why Rockwall County goes blue for kids in April

Here’s why Rockwall County goes blue for kids in April

Pictured are staff members of the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. Photo by BRN Media/Blue Ribbon News.  Where healing begins… ROCKWALL, TX (March 26, 2024) Every April during Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County initiates a Go Blue for Kids campaign that engages the entire community. Proclamations are issued, […]

National Charity League Lone Star Chapter hosts 2024 Senior Presentation

National Charity League Lone Star Chapter hosts 2024 Senior Presentation

Front row seated, from left: Macy Bortz, Morgan James, Karys Baker, Ava Dalton, Abbie Glaze, Kayla Resseguie, Kennedy Moorman, Ella Spicer, Hayes Sartin, Kennedy Cequina, Sophia Gonzalez, Holland Henderson, Anna Bailey. Back row standing, from left: Bella Kate Walker, Maya Rodriguez, Brooke Walker, Emily Nielsen, Ellie Austin, Bella Leugers, Landry Sartin, Rylie Cecil, Morgan Shellito, […]

Rockwall Area Chamber features non-profit Community Champions at monthly luncheon

Rockwall Area Chamber features non-profit Community Champions at monthly luncheon

Rockwall, TX (March 22, 2024) – Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Community Champions, eight local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, to the March Chamber membership luncheon.  Sharing their mission, passion projects, and little-known facts, those in attendance saw firsthand how these wonderful organizations contribute to the betterment of Rockwall County and surrounding areas. Showcasing their organizations […]

Rockwall-based Patriot PAWS presents Spring 2024 Veteran/Service Dog Graduation

Rockwall-based Patriot PAWS presents Spring 2024 Veteran/Service Dog Graduation

ROCKWALL, TX (March 22, 2024) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs will celebrate the placement and graduation of four new Veteran/Service Dog Teams at 1 p.m. Friday, March 22 at their Rockwall campus, 254 Ranch Trail, Rockwall, TX 75032. On Monday, March 11, 2024, four United States Veterans began their two-week process of receiving a Service […]

Rockwall Breakfast Rotary recognizes Dr. Karen Williamson for supporting Coats for Kids

Rockwall Breakfast Rotary recognizes Dr. Karen Williamson for supporting Coats for Kids

  Rockwall, TX (March 18, 2024) – Members of the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary presented the office of Dr. Karen Williamson, DDS with a plaque of appreciation for their support of Breakfast Rotary’s Coats for Kids 2023 event. Each November over 300 coats are provided for kids in Rockwall County and Dr. Williamson is a continuing […]

Over $20K raised for JER Chilton YMCA’s Day of Giving

Over $20K raised for JER Chilton YMCA’s Day of Giving

Rockwall, TX (March 8, 2024) – The carnival rolled into our JER Chilton YMCA community on Tuesday, March 5 with games, treats and tons of fun to kick off YMCA Day of Giving.  Young and old alike came to participate in the activities with a Swim-a-thon, “axe-throwing”, popcorn, hot dogs and much more! But nothing […]

Rockwall FFA seeks wildfire relief supplies for Stock the Trailer event

Rockwall FFA seeks wildfire relief supplies for Stock the Trailer event

ROCKWALL, TX (March 6, 2024) Rockwall FFA Chapter will host a Stock the Trailer event to collect much-needed supplies for those affected by the Panhandle wildfires. Among the items needed are blankets, toiletries, bottled water, first aid kits, flashlights, water tanks, and Visa gift cards for fuel. The trailer will be parked outside the Rockwall […]