Mobile Food Pantry returns to Rockwall Tuesday, March 19

Mobile Food Pantry returns to Rockwall Tuesday, March 19

  Rockwall, TX (March 13, 2024) – The Mobile Food Pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church next Tuesday, March 19. The pantry is open from 9:00am-11:00am and will be stationed on the church property at 1305 Damascus Road in Rockwall. The February Food Pantry served 176 families with fresh fruit, vegetables, […]

Rockwall Youth Fair Livestock Show, Ag Mechanics Show and Market Sale returns March 20-23

Rockwall Youth Fair Livestock Show, Ag Mechanics Show and Market Sale returns March 20-23

  Rockwall, TX (March 11, 2024) – Rockwall’s oldest organization will bring its one-of-a-kind Livestock Show, Agriculture Mechanics Show and Market Sale back to the grounds of the Rockwall County Courthouse for the 71st year on March 20-23. The Youth Fair of Rockwall County showcases the hard work and dedication of area youth in the […]

Over $20K raised for JER Chilton YMCA’s Day of Giving

Over $20K raised for JER Chilton YMCA’s Day of Giving

Rockwall, TX (March 8, 2024) – The carnival rolled into our JER Chilton YMCA community on Tuesday, March 5 with games, treats and tons of fun to kick off YMCA Day of Giving.  Young and old alike came to participate in the activities with a Swim-a-thon, “axe-throwing”, popcorn, hot dogs and much more! But nothing […]

Rockwall Rotary Club to host District 5810 Annual District Conference

  Rockwall, TX (March 6, 2024) – Rockwall Rotary Club and District Governor John Curtis, a member of the Rockwall club, are honored to announce Rockwall as the host site for Rotary District 5810 Boots and Bling Annual Conference on April 12 and 13. District 5810 includes over 2,500 Rotarians in 65 Clubs in Collin, […]

IGT announces donations to four Rockwall service organizations

ROCKWALL, TX (March 6, 2024) – IGT, a global gaming provider, announced today its commitment to supporting the Rockwall community through significant donations to four distinguished service organizations. The donations, totaling $30,000 worth of advanced technology, aim to enhance resources for children, students, and Veterans throughout the Rockwall Community. The beneficiaries include: Rockwall County Helping […]

Rockwall Art League Presents: “Landscape Painting and the Search for Soulfulness” with Robert A. Dye

Rockwall Art League Presents: “Landscape Painting and the Search for Soulfulness” with Robert A. Dye

Rockwall, TX (March 4, 2024) – Robert A. Dye will present “Landscape Painting and the Search for Soulfulness” at our next member meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.  Robert will discuss the evolution and social function of landscape painting, historically, and up to the present.  In his presentation, Robert will explain the methodology of his […]

Program to Encourage Active Rewarding Lives for Seniors offers one-on-one assistance to area seniors.

Program to Encourage Active Rewarding Lives for Seniors offers one-on-one assistance to area seniors.

Rockwall, TX (March 4, 2024) – Depression is an actual and treatable medical condition, not a normal part of aging. However, older adults are at an increased risk of experiencing depression. Everyone needs social connections to survive and thrive. But as people age, they often find themselves spending more time alone. Studies show that loneliness […]

Rockwall County hosts patriotic event and plaque unveiling to commemorate William Travis “Victory or Death” Letter

Rockwall County hosts patriotic event and plaque unveiling to commemorate William Travis “Victory or Death” Letter

Rockwall, TX (February 29, 2024) – Rockwall County Historical Foundation recently held a patriotic commemoration and unveiling event of William Barret Travis’ “Victory or Death” letter from the siege of the Alamo. The event held February 24 was exactly 188 years following the penning of his poignant letter. Travis’ letter spoke of the need for […]

The Alamo Letter Society Presents Lorne Liechty of Rockwall, Texas the Capt. Albert Martin Award

Dallas, Texas (February 29, 2024) –The Alamo Letter Society is honored to announce Mr. Lorne Liechty has received the Captain Albert Martin Alamo Award for his leadership to his County and the State of Texas, by serving as the Rockwall County Chairman of our statewide organization, the Alamo Letter Society.   They are only the second […]