UPDATE (11am May 5, 2023) – The 24 HR Challenge has been postponed to May 13th. Sadly, Captain Jamie “Bill” Graham with the McKinney Fire Department died in car accident on Wednesday. He was a member of CrossFit Lavon and was going to participate in this event. Staff Sergeant retired Jason Morgan with the Air […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 5, 2023) All local first responders, friends, family and community members are invited to PTSD911, a fundraising event presented by Rockwall nonpofit, A Badge of Honor, and the City of Garland on Saturday, June 24th at the historic Plaza Theater in Garland. “It’s our goal that the movie will provide hope for […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 2, 2023) The members of Delta Kappa Gamma have had the pleasure and honor of supporting Empower 7 over the past few months. In November, Dr. Sherry Packer introduced Melanie Cobb to the sisters of DKG. Melanie, the President and Founder of Empower 7, won the member’s hearts by sharing her vision […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 2, 2023) It’s that time again! Time for Rockwall Community Playhouse’s STAR (Special Theater at Rockwall) Players Program! What could this exciting program be? It is a two-week acting program for adults (16 and up) with Down Syndrome. After two weeks of rehearsals these amazing actors perform two shows with the assistance […]
Rockwall, TX (May 2, 2023) – A Rockwall-based nonprofit is transforming one of the largest African slums one cup of water at a time. The Bucket Ministry was founded in 2012 with a mission to share God’s love through the gift of clean, safe, drinking water. The nonprofit has worked in more than 20 countries […]
Rockwall, TX (April 27, 2023) – Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Rockwall County Helping Hands organization, and during Volunteer Appreciation Month in April, the nonprofit celebrated the caring, gifted people who selflessly give their time and energy to provide help and hope to neighbors in need. Did you know that in 2022 volunteers contributed […]
Sachse, TX (April 26, 2023) – “I want everyone to be able to say they were ‘on the edge of their seats.’” said Audrey Wallace, Founder and Director of 5 Loaves Food Pantry. More tables and chairs were moved into the sold-out space at Chase Oaks Church – Woodbridge in Sachse, Texas on Friday […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 19, 2023) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County i preparing for the annual Older Americans Day celebration, which this year will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 19 at Divine Peace Fellowship Hall, 305 S. Fannin St. in Rockwall. This year’s theme is “Aging Unbound.” Each May, Rockwall County […]
Know a family in need? Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has a Catholic Charities Dallas mobile community food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.m. The next date for the mobile pantry at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is Tuesday, April 18. Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food […]
Rockwall, TX (April 14, 2023) – Calling all Runners and Walkers! A great opportunity to run (or walk) for a good cause is coming up on April 29, 2023! Empower 7, a Christian based organization that serves to empower at risk youth in North Texas, is holding registration for the 3rd annual 5K & 1 […]