(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – May 20, 2020) Want to help your community in times of need? EastTex Regional CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is looking for new members who want to make a difference. CERT is an organization through FEMA to help train and organize communities at the local level to help during disasters. We […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 18, 2020) Local resident Alfredo Balvanera recently provided 10,000 surgical face masks to Rockwall County. Balvanera, a Mexico native of a Spanish family from Zaragoza, Spain who currently resides in Rockwall, and his co-partner Sabino Gutierrez run a clothing manufacturer in Mexico called Star Shirts, which produces polo shirts. When the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 16, 2020) America’s Guardians Motorcycle Club will host the 4th Annual Bikes for Tykes Teddy Bear Ride benefiting the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County on Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 E. Yellow Jacket Lane. Enjoy music, food, vendors, and a silent auction, all benefiting abused children of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 15, 2020) Rockwall Women’s League recently announced its 2020 grant recipients. RWL grants totalled $108,500! Boys and Girls Club Children’s Advocacy Center Empower 7 Girl Scouts Helping Hands – Children’s Medical Fund Helping Hands – Assistance and Recovery Hope Dawning Kiwanis Rockwall County Lone Star CASA Meals On Wheels Oak Hill […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 14, 2020) Helping Hands of Rockwall County is changing its donation drop-off hours/days starting Monday, May 18, as well as beginning to accept more patients at its Health Center. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share your good news and events, email […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2020) Save the date and make plans to attend the 3rd Annual Genesis Center Car & Bike Show from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Nov. 1, 2020 at 2004 S. Goliad St., Rockwall, TX in the Hobby Lobby parking lot. The Genesis Center supports women and children in crisis. Registration $20; […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 6, 2020) The Rockwall office of Edward Jones, Kelly D. Connel, in conjunction with the Rockwall Rotary Club, partnered together to deliver “Ray of Sunshine” Baskets to seniors during Mother’s Day week for those living in Rockwall and unable to leave their homes. The baskets, with sleepwear, puzzles, drinking cups, snacks, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 30, 2020) The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County just presented a $1200 donation to Rockwall County Helping Hands for the months the club has not been able to host its Food for Kids program. Today’s check presentation was made while maintaining the 6-foot social distancing requirements! “Those funds are designated each month […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 29, 2020) Lake Pointe Church wants to make sure that the most vulnerable have meals during this pandemic. Lake Pointe Church has partnered with ISDs and Child Protective Services to ensure Rockwall County children continue to eat while schools are closed. Lake Pointe has also partnered with Meals on Wheels Senior Services […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 26, 2020) As the local nonprofit Women in Need runs low on supplies during the Coronavirus pandemic, the Rockwall Police Officers Association will host a “Fill the Truck” event the week of May 4-9 at the Rockwall Police Department, 205 W. Rusk Street. Supplies needed include shampoo, body wash, toothpaste, hairbrushes, […]