Rockwall Kiwanis kicks off 2024 with dynamic board, full slate of programs

Rockwall Kiwanis kicks off 2024 with dynamic board, full slate of programs

Pictured from left: Chloe A. Rose-Secretary, Myron Barron-President, Tarren Oswald-President Elect, Pat Turner-BOD Member, Gunnar Ledermann-Past President, Mary Smith-Treasurer, MaryAnn Hall-BOD Member, Kate Sitzenstatter-BOD Member ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 20, 2024) Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall […]

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, […]

Mobile Food Pantry returns to Rockwall Tuesday, February 20

Rockwall, TX (February 14, 2024) – The Mobile Food Pantry, a partnership between the North Texas Food Bank and Catholic Charities Dallas, returns to Our Lake of the Lake Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 20. The Mobile Food Pantry brings fresh fruit, vegetables and other food items to communities around North Texas, all at no […]

Children’s Relief International announces 15th Anniversary of Green Door 5K/10K: A Race for Homes

Rockwall, TX (February 14, 2024) –  Children’s Relief International (CRI) is thrilled to announce the 15th anniversary of the Green Door 5K/10K & 1 Mile Fun Run on April 13th, 2024, at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall, Texas. This milestone year marks a decade and a half of impactful races, and CRI invites the community […]

40 Years of Service: Women in Need looks forward to bright future

40 Years of Service: Women in Need looks forward to bright future

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2024) This last year marked Women In Need’s 40th anniversary. Serving Rockwall, Hunt, and Rains counties, WIN is celebrating a milestone year of remarkable growth and deepening impact in aiding victims of domestic abuse. Under revitalized leadership, the organization is sustaining its vital services and expanding them to address the evolving […]

Tickets Available Now for Lone Star CASA Bunco & Bubbles

Rockwall, TX (January 26, 2024) – Tickets are available now for Lone Star CASA’s 4th Annual Bunco & Bubbles on March 23rd at 10am. The fun will take place at The Castle at Rockwall located at 2071 Clem Rd Ext, Rockwall, TX 75087. The Bunco & Bubbles event is Lone Star CASA’s popular event of […]

Helping Hands welcomes new board members, presents awards

Helping Hands welcomes new board members, presents awards

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 25, 2024) Rockwall County Helping Hands gathered recently for its Annual Board Meeting to honor exceptional individuals, welcome new additions to its esteemed board, and celebrate a significant milestone in community impact. The President’s Award, a symbol of leadership and dedication, was presented to Rob Scheele for his outstanding contributions. Dr. Sishler […]

‘Solidarity Event’ set for Feb 25 in Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2023) The community is invited as Hava and Jimmy McClintock, Ambassadors for Israel Int. and Rockwall Chabad, host a county-wide Solidarity Event on Sunday, Feb. 25 featuring a presentation by the North Texas Chapter of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) in support of Israel’s soldiers and their families. […]

Local Scout Completes Eagle Scout Project for Big Cat

Local Scout Completes Eagle Scout Project for Big Cat

Wylie, TX (December 17, 2024) – Service to others does not always have to mean serving people! When Amelia King was looking for a project for her Eagle Scout Award, she had cats in mind. BIG CATS! She had visited the sanctuary once before with her family and loved seeing the cats as well as […]

Meals on Wheels Senior Services receives grant award to fund meals

Meals on Wheels Senior Services receives grant award to fund meals

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 12, 2024) Meals on Wheels Senior Services (MOWSS) announced it is the recipient of its first grant from the Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation, which funds a range of social service needs across North Texas, including Rockwall County. The awarded funding will go directly to the Nutrition program providing nutritionally […]