ROCKWALL, TX (May 28, 2021) The Rockwall ISD Education Foundation (REF) will host its inaugural Pickleball Classic on Saturday, June 12 and you’re invited! It’s a recreational, round-robin mixer format for ALL skill levels. No equipment? No problem! The REF will provide you with all the equipment you could possibly need. Registration is $35 per player […]
North Texas Food Bank teams up with Sharing Life, Rockwall ISD to host food distribution ROCKWALL, TX (May 27, 2021)To kick off the summer months, the North Texas Food Bank, Sharing Life and Rockwall ISD will host School’s Out For Summer: a special food distribution. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, […]
YMCA Dallas to hold free swim assessments at area branches Saturday, May 29 from 11am-1pm; provide tips to keep children safe in backyard pools DALLAS (May 27, 2021) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has announced it has set a goal of eliminating childhood drowning in kids 4 and under. Drowning is the second leading […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 26, 2021) Virginia Reinhardt Elementary student Ellie Estes studied business in her social studies class this school year, inspiring her to host a lemonade stand this Saturday, May 29 to raise money for the Robyn J. Barst Pediatric Research and Mentoring Fund. Ellie hopes the community will support this come-and-go fundraiser in […]
Donate blood for health and safety of mothers and newborn babies ROCKWALL, Texas (May 24, 2021) – A little-known reason why blood is required for hospital blood banks is complications during pregnancy, at childbirth, or post-delivery, leading to significant blood loss. Severe bleeding is one of the top five causes of pregnancy-related deaths1 in the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 24, 2021) In remembrance of those lost during service to our country, the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall invites all military personnel, past and present (with valid military ID), first responders, and healthcare heroes – along with their families – to enjoy the Y for FREE from Monday, May 24 through Monday, […]
WYLIE, TX (May 24, 2021) A dunk tank, sack races, water balloon toss, silent auction and raffle are just a few of the fun activities planned during the Big Cat Birthday Bash from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 12 at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Education Center in Wylie, TX. Bring the family and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 24, 2021) Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to attend public events and educate Rockwall County residents on emergency preparedness. Topics include services we offer like Nixle emergency messaging, training like “Stop the Bleed,” opportunities like joining a CERT team, and steps individuals can take to prepare […]
DALLAS — Dallas-based The Meadows Foundation has awarded national animal welfare organization Best Friends Animal Society $100,000 to deepen its work across Texas with local animal shelters to sustain and expand no-kill practices. “Momentum for increased lifesaving and no-kill is building across Texas, but there is still so much to do—and Best Friends has proven solutions to fix this […]
ROCKWALL, TX – May 13, 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 May 18. Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other […]