Rockwall, TX – November 14, 2024 – Shane Hollas, owner of Maaco in Rockwall, recently helped host “Bourbon with the Boys,” an evening that raised money for the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Rockwall County, Texas. “The people of the CAC do the most important and hardest work,” said Hollas, owner of Maaco in Rockwall. “They help […]
Measure twice, cut once: Sean Philips calcutates the correct length of PVC pipe needed for a cozy dog bed he’s building as part of his Eagle Scout project. Photo by Paul Philips. ROCKWALL,TX (Nov. 14, 2024) Sean Philips, a member of Boy Scout Troop 83 sponsored by First United Methodist Church-Rockwall, has turned his passion […]
Rockwall County, TX (November 13, 2024) – Lone Star CASA is pleased to announce the generous businesses that will be participating in Cheers for CASA during the month of November. This month-long initiative invites local businesses to select a specific item from their menu, or host a specialty day, from which they will designate a […]
Rockwall, TX (November 12, 2024) – The mobile food pantry brings fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food items to Rockwall this weekend! North Texas Food Bank and Catholic Charities of Dallas recently announced the addition of a second mobile food pantry for the Rockwall area beginning in November. Scheduled for Saturday, November 16, the mobile […]
Heath, TX (November 8, 2024) – A legacy of student-led service! For the 14th consecutive year, the Rockwall-Heath High School Student Council beat Rockwall High School in the annual Pack the Pantry Food Drive! Every Fall, the winner of the food drive is announced before the I-30 Classic Football Game kickoff. This drive benefits Rockwall […]
Rockwall, Texas (November 7, 2024) —Children in need are being blessed this Christmas season through the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child. Individuals, families and groups have the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items and drop them off during National Collection Week, Nov. 18 – 25. […]
Rockwall, TX (October 31, 2024) – Rockwall Police Officer’s Association announced a location change for the Santa Cops 4 Kids 5k & Fun Run. Due to construction at Wilkerson Sanders Memorial Stadium, the annual event will now take place at Harry Myers Park. The event, which raises funds and awareness for Women in Need and […]
Rockwall, TX (October 23, 2024) – For her 10th birthday, Weslynn Bricker chose to forgo presents and instead asked for something more meaningful—winter coats for children in need. Inspired by Dolly Parton’s iconic song “Coat of Many Colors,” Weslynn turned her birthday celebration into an opportunity to give back. Surrounded by family and friends, she […]
Rockwall, TX (October 23, 2024) – Hundreds flocked to The Harbor Oct. 12 for the annual Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival, presented by Rockwall Dodge/Jeep/Ram. The day’s festivities included morning yoga by Mindful Health, dance performances by CK Studios, live music by Brandon Bamburg, a corporate duck beauty pageant, kid zone, Show & Shine, […]
Honoring first responders, military veterans lost to suicide Rockwall, TX (October 21, 2024) – A crowd of more than 300 people, including first responders from across the state, gathered Sept. 21 for an unveiling ceremony of Heroes Memorial Park, located 1120 W. Rusk St. (66 Boat Ramp). The ceremony was a heartfelt tribute honoring the […]