ROCKWALL, TX – November 1, 2021 — Area first responders and veterans are invited to bring their families for a fun day at the Veterans Resource & Outreach Center (4210 Industrial St., Rowlett, TX) on Saturday, Dec. 11. Starting at 10 a.m., the event provides a unique opportunity for first responders, veterans and their families […]
Carter BloodCare asks donors to give blood on behalf of veterans in November ROCKWALL, TX – October 28, 2021 — In recognition of Veterans Day Nov. 11, Carter BloodCare encourages blood donors to give in November in honor and support of U.S. military veterans and active duty service members. This month is also a time […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 26, 2021) ‘Tis the season to kick off the Rockwall County Helping Hands’ 45th Annual Christmas Toy Drive, sponsored by Texas Health Hospital Rockwall. The drive launches Friday, Nov. 12 when toy tags will be available at the Festival of Trees. Those wishing to participate in the drive should purchase a $20 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 25, 2021) Meet Maddie! This sweet girl is a small (about 31 pounds) gorgeous Aussie mix floof! Her right eye is a micro eye which makes her standout as unique! She is gentle, loves treats, gets along great with both dogs and cats, and is potty-trained. Maddie is timid and shy and needs a […]
Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Teams Up with Carter BloodCare to Support Need for Blood During Nationwide Shortage DALLAS (Oct. 19, 2021) – For the second consecutive year, Soulman’s Bar-B-Que and Carter BloodCare are teaming up in the true spirit of giving this holiday season. The partnered organizations are appealing to North and East Texans to donate blood […]
Book a blood drive, save Texas patients’ lives ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 21, 2021) – Blood donors are urgently needed to save lives in October. Even individuals who are unable to donate, though, can help save lives by sponsoring a blood drive at their house of worship, school or workplace. It is easy to plan a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 20, 2021) Highland Meadows Health & Rehab, along with Trinity Hospice, are sponsoring a Community Food Drive benefiting Helping Hands. Food donations are needed through Nov. 18 to fill Thanksgiving food baskets for local families in need. Non-perishable items needed include: >>Dressing/Stuffing Mix >>Boxed Instant Potatoes >>Canned Cranberry Sauce >>Canned Pumpkin >>Canned […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 18, 2021) 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 Nov. 16. Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food items […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 15, 2021) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall welcomes the community as they host Rockwall County Sheriff Terry Garrett presenting helpful tips on ‘How to Spot Danger Before It Spots You!’ The free, Lunch and Learn program will be from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 in the YMCA Conference Room, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 7, 2021) Making home safer for an older adult who has difficulty walking, seeing clearly, or some other disabling condition means making a home safer for everyone who lives in the house. Since falls in older adults accounts for the leading cause of disability and impairment for older adults, often a few […]