ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 25, 2022) The 2022 Helping Hands Festival of Trees, with Title Sponsor Rob and Sara Whittle, will begin at 10 a.m. sharp Friday, Nov. 11 as folks flood the Hilton in Rockwall to kick-off holiday shopping at the Boutique of Helping Hands pop-up store. Open free to the public from 10 a.m. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 3, 2022) Everyone is welcome to join the Rockwall County Aggie Mom’s this Monday, Nov. 7 at Joe Willy’s for a scholarship fundraising event. Joe Willy’s, located at 2006 S. Goliad in Rockwall, is a generous supporter of local organizations, and the Aggie Mom’s Club is thankful. Ten percent of the proceeds of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 2, 2022) — This holiday season, The Salvation Army of North Texas is showing that love exists beyond the most difficult situations. Thousands are facing greater hardship than ever before with the impacts of inflation, rising evictions, and lingering effects of the pandemic. North Texans experiencing poverty and homelessness are living in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 1, 2022) Today’s family caregiver faces many financial challenges. Here are tips and resources for helping caregivers keep their own finances on track while caring for someone else. COSTS OF CAREGIVING Caregiving responsibilities are challenging and time-consuming. It is important to understand that caregiving can also have serious financial consequences. Some of […]
‘In Colour’ event brings ray of sunshine and color to local seniors’ doorsteps ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 30, 2022) More than 400 guests filled the ballroom of the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront Oct. 22 in support of Meals on Wheels Senior Services. Volunteers worked tirelessly in preparation for MOWSS’ fifth annual gala, employing their creative energies to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 26, 2022) Did you know…? More than 20% of youth leaving foster care are incarcerated by age 21. Over 1,200 teens in foster care in Texas “age out” of the system every year when they turn 18. And nearly 20% of teens becomes homeless the moment they exit the foster care […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 25, 2022) The Rockwall Women’s League and the City of Rockwall welcome the community to join them in honoring RWL founding member Patsy Hendrickson with a memorial bench dedication at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 in front of Rockwall City Hall, 385 S. Goliad Street. Parking is available at The Center to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 25, 2022) Patriot PAWS recently celebrated the placement and graduation of five new Veteran/Service Dog Teams at their Rockwall campus located at 254 Ranch Trail. Founded in 2006 by Lori Stevens, the national non-profit organization trains and provides Service Dogs of the highest quality at no cost to disabled American Veterans, and […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Oct. 24, 2022) Laramore – Osborne American Legion Post 100 presents the 40th Anniversary Vietnam Veterans Memorial “Reading of the Texan Names” Nov. 7 – 9 (Monday through Wednesday) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, 300 N. Erby Campbell Blvd. in Royse City. Guests speakers include State Texas Senator […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 22, 2022) – This past Thursday at the Rockwall County Courthouse, the Honorable Judge Brett Hall officially swore in four new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will work with Lone Star CASA to advocate for children and families involved in the foster care system in […]