ROCKWALL, TX – July 6, 2020 – On Saturday, July 11, First Presbyterian Church, located at 602 White Hills Drive in Rockwall, will host a donation drive for much needed products for Rockwall County Helping Hands. Requested items include laundry soap and other laundry supplies, all-purpose cleaners, dish soap, diapers of all sizes, Hamburger […]
ROCKWALL, TX – June 30, 2020 – The Stevenson Elementary Girls 4 God group delivered delicious cookies and thank you cards to the Rockwall Police Department today, in a show of appreciation. The Rockwall Police Department thanked the girls on their Facebook page and said, “Your support means so much to us!” 📷: Rockwall Police […]
Deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 30 (ROWLETT, TX – June 29, 2020) Attention Rowlett teens – are you looking for ways to get involved and give back to YOUR community? If so, the Rowlett Youth Advisory Council (RYAC) is now accepting applications! Comprised of seven regular members, along with three alternatives, who are sophomores, […]
Rockwall to house Carter BloodCare’s first donor center designed with social distancing in mind ROCKWALL, Texas (June 27, 2020) – In a time where staying home is encouraged, Rockwall residents will now be able to save lives from the safety of their own neighborhood. Carter BloodCare announces the opening of its newest donor center, located […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 26, 2020) Rockwall County LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) elected Alma Ramirez as its new President for 2020-2021. Ms. Ramirez has lived in Royse City for more than 30 years, and she is a former graduate of Royse City High School. Her interests are helping with local community events. She […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 24, 2020) At an early age, Rockwall High School graduate Triniti Franklin found a truly inspiring passion for caring and encouraging others. Triniti was the reigning 2018 -2019 Teen All World Beauties U.S., where her platform was bringing awareness to sex trafficking. She has ministered to young girls in Belize that […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 22, 2020) Fourteen new child advocates for Lone Star CASA were sworn over the past two weeks by Judge Brett Hall. Lone Star CASA (Court appointed Special Advocate) trains volunteers to advocate for children in foster care in Kaufman and Rockwall counties. Volunteers complete 30+ hours of training and must be […]
“At Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County, there is nothing more important than the health and safety of the vulnerable population we serve, and that of our dedicated volunteers, Board of Directors and hard-working staff,” said Margie VerHagen, MOWSS Executive Director. That is why at a time when many local businesses are re-opening, […]
(ROWLETT, TX – June 12, 2020) The Rowlett Chamber, like many of you, is deeply disturbed by the senseless killing of George Floyd. The country is hurting right now. We cannot adequately express our condolences for all the pain and loss so many are experiencing. We have only seen peaceful protests in Rowlett even while […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 10, 2020) The Rockwall Kiwanis Club donated $1,000 to Helping Hands of Rockwall County today, earmarked for feeding kids. Kiwanis president Gunnar Ledermann presented the check to Helping Hands’ Director of Assistance and Referrals Tarren Oswald. Submitted photo. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, […]