Rockwall Fire Department honors three young men for saving life of drowning boy

Rockwall Fire Department honors three young men for saving life of drowning boy

ROCKWALL, TX (July 7, 2021) During the Rockwall city council meeting on Tuesday, July 6, three young lifeguards were recognized for their heroic efforts in saving the life of a drowning boy last week. On the afternoon of June 29, 2021, lifeguards Harrison Steinberger, Kaden McClendon, and Chris Daniels were on duty at the Gloria […]

Rockwall Meals on Wheels, Area Agency on Agency offer Caregiver Support Coordination

Rockwall Meals on Wheels, Area Agency on Agency offer Caregiver Support Coordination

ROCKWALL, TX (July 6, 2021) The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging has a broad range of support services for family caregivers, including Caregiver Support Coordination, Respite Care, Caregiver Information Services, and Caregiver Counseling. To be eligible: The caregiver cannot be paid for his/her services; Either the caregiver or care receiver must live in […]

Meals on Wheels announces matching grants to help feed Rockwall County seniors

Meals on Wheels announces matching grants to help feed Rockwall County seniors

Open letter to the community from Meals on Wheels Executive Director Margie VerHagen ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 6, 2021) If you have an elderly neighbor, friend or family member, you can play a vital role in making life easier for them by reaching out to Meals on Wheels Senior Services. MOWSS can literally mean the […]

Empower 7’s inaugural 5K draws 169 runners to Rockwall’s Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium

Empower 7’s inaugural 5K draws 169 runners to Rockwall’s Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium

Dedicated sponsors, supporters credited for event’s success ROCKWALL, TX (July 5, 2021) One hundred sixty nine participants from Germany, Costa Rica, Washington, Arizona, Illinois, Missouri, and right here in Texas joined Empower 7‘s inaugural 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run on June 26th – either in person or virtually – to help support the Rockwall-based […]

Open letter: Rockwall County Democratic Party supports Helping Hands

Open letter: Rockwall County Democratic Party supports Helping Hands

ROCKWALL, TX (July 2, 2021) Our county is more than a collection of homes, buildings, and businesses. Our county is a collection of the dreams and hopes of its citizens. Therefore, as the Rockwall County Democratic Party Chair (RCDP), I am honored to work alongside my Democratic neighbors to support Rockwall Helping Hands. The RCDP […]

Rockwall Rotarians present awards, install new officers and directors

Rockwall Rotarians present awards, install new officers and directors

ROCKWALL, TX (June 25, 2021) The Rockwall Rotary Club hosted its Annual Awards Ceremony and Installation of Officers for 2021-2022 on Thursday, June 24. Robin Chouteau, Secretary, opened the program with the Invocation. Lauri Dodd led the Pledge of Allegiance and Rotary Four-Way Test (1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all […]

Walmart Neighborhood Market gives back to two Rockwall organizations during Health & Wellness Day of Giving

Walmart Neighborhood Market gives back to two Rockwall organizations during Health & Wellness Day of Giving

ROCKWALL, TX (June 24, 2021) As part of Walmart’s very own Health and Wellness Giving Day, Walmart Neighborhood Markets commit to award more than $1 million to local organizations including local organizations in Rockwall that support health and wellness in their communities. Serving communities lies at the heart of Walmart’s mission to save people money […]

Heroes Bridge Memorial Park in Rowlett envisioned to be first of its kind in U.S.

Heroes Bridge Memorial Park in Rowlett envisioned to be first of its kind in U.S.

ROWLETT, TX (June 22, 2021) Third Watch Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club and supporters of the #WalktheBridge movement are looking to bring a one-of-a-kind memorial park to the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard. The 22.5-acre park would be the first of its kind in the country – a place of peaceful reflection and healing for families […]

Rockwall Helping Hands to host Junk Prom event this Saturday

Rockwall Helping Hands to host Junk Prom event this Saturday

ROCKWALL, TX (June 21, 2021) Rockwall County Helping Hands invites the community to its annual JUNK PROM event set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, June 26 at 950 Williams Street. The thirft store, boutique and donation drop-off will be closed Friday, June 25 in preparation for this special event. Blue Ribbon News […]

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