(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, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 10, 2020) The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County has announced that its annual Bubbles & Bags Designer Purse BINGO event remains scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, with online ticket sales to open at 9 a.m. Friday, July 17. Last year, tickets sold out within a few hours, so organizers suggest marking […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 1, 2020) Each year in May, Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County pays tribute to the many volunteers who serve their elderly clients as part of Older Americans Month. The pandemic prevented this year’s Older Americans Celebration from taking place in person, but MOWSS used its social media channels […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 29, 2020) Friends of the Rockwall County Library donated a combined total of $28,000 to the Rockwall County Library and the Adult Literacy Center in May pf 2020. The money was raised by Friends of the Library throughout the club year and will be used to support and enhance existing Library […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 20, 2020) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce asks everyone to join them in paying tribute to a group of 20 community leaders who – if it weren’t for a global pandemic – would be celebrating their graduation from the Leadership Rockwall Class of 2020 about now. In a Facebook post today, […]