DALLAS, TEXAS (June 1, 2023) – Registration is now open for the 56th Annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health. The Trot is a North Texas tradition that takes place each year on Thanksgiving Day morning. Participants can choose to run or walk the race in-person in Downtown Dallas on Thursday, November 24, or join […]
Rockwall, TX (May 17, 2023) – The North Texas community is revving up for the 18th Annual Cars for CASA event, hosted by the Metro East Division of the Dallas Builders Association. The event, which has become a staple in the community, will take place on May 21, 2023, at the Rockwall County Courthouse, located […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 16, 2023) To continue the fight against hunger, Rockwall County Helping Hands is pleased to announce its partnership with the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) as part of the NTFB’s Retail Program. As a retail partner agency of NTFB, Rockwall County Helping Hands will now have the opportunity to participate in a […]
WYLIE, TX (May 15, 2023) Service to others does not always have to mean serving people! When Nicole Alvarez was looking for a project for her Girl Scout Gold Award, she had cats in mind. BIG CATS! The Gold Award is the highest award that can be earned as a Senior and Ambassador and projects […]
Rockwall, TX (May 9, 2023) – AMICA Rockwall, a local 501c3 charitable organization devoted to supporting children, youth and Rockwall County non-profit organizations, recently held their Annual Spring Luncheon in which they celebrate the success of the prior year. A significant part of the luncheon is the presentation of the proceeds from their annual […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 8, 2023) Join Soroptimist International of Rockwall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Spring Hill Suites Marriott Dallas/Rockwall at the Harbor for their 4th annual Brunch and Bunco sponsored by Divine Salon. The $75 tickets are available on eventbrite.com/e/526813582607. Come and enjoy a mimosa, delicious brunch, bunco […]
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 […]