ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 24, 2024) Boys Team Charity, Lakeside League recently hosted a “philanthropy challenge” in which they welcomed seven local organizations to “tell their story” in the most compelling way possible – and then awarded over $10,000 in total to the particpating charities based on where they ranked once votes were tallied. The challenge […]
In collaboration with North Texas Food Bank, the Helping Hands Food Pantry was also able to give an entire box of groceries to each family attending a back-to-school event held in partnership with FUMC and local community groups, volunteers ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 20, 2024) – Helping Hands, which has been providing back-to-school supplies to local […]
Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2024) – In 2013, Ron Dick volunteered at First United Methodist Church Rockwall’s annual back-to-school event, Shoes for Kids, and walked away from that experience moved by the smiles on the faces of the children. “Seeing those smiles made all the difference” says Ron. “My wife, Linda, and I were so […]
Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2024) – J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall was the recent location of a special superhero camp. The heroes were part of Angel Camp, designed for children with intellectual disabilities. Angel Camp is a place where everyone can have the kinds of childhood experiences that all children, and their parents, dream of. […]
From left are: Mariela Lomeli, Princess Robinson, Kasity Briley, Judge Hall, Robyn Cooper-Harding, Christi Arnold, Sherri Waffer, and Elizabeth Valdez. ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 1, 2024) – On the last Tuesday morning of July at the Rockwall County Courthouse, The Honorable Judge Hall officially swore in seven new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 31, 2024) – Rockwall Chapter Texas Tech Alumni Association will host its annual golf tournament benefiting Tommy Hooper Texas Tech Memorial Scholarships on Monday, Sept. 30 at Buffalo Creek Golf Club, 624 Country Club Drive in Heath. The tournament will be a Florida Scramble with 12 p.m. lunch and range balls and […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 31, 2024) – When older Rockwall County residents need help at home, they may consult with their doctors, seek advice from friends or family, or go it alone. Karen Kiser of Fate, appointed by County Judge Frank New, represents Rockwall County on the Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 29, 2024) Join Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 for a FREE conference offering essential education, resources, and support specifically tailored for family caregivers, professionals, and community members. This event is designed to help the sandwich generation balance their caregiving responsibilities […]
Rockwall, TX (July 19, 2024) – For Rockwall resident Emma Parr, serving the community has been a part of her life since high school. A member of the National Charity League in high school, Emma continued serving others in college at Denton County Friends of the Family, a domestic violence shelter. Now, home from her […]
Rockwall, TX (July 19, 2024) – On Sunday, May 19, 2024, the Metro East Division of the Dallas Builders Association hosted its 19th annual Cars for CASA auto show at the Rockwall County Courthouse to raise money for Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). At a luncheon on Thursday, July 18, 2024, Metro East […]