Rockwall Meals on Wheels honors volunteers, recognizes ‘Hometown Heroes’

Rockwall Meals on Wheels honors volunteers, recognizes ‘Hometown Heroes’

ROCKWALL, TX (May 2, 2022) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County recently hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon to honor its many volunteers who give selflessly of their time and energy to help improve health, reduce isolation and promote independent living for the elderly and disabled in our community, week in and week out. […]

Rockwall County Helping Hands recognizes volunteers during Starfish Awards, Luncheon

Rockwall County Helping Hands recognizes volunteers during Starfish Awards, Luncheon

ROCKWALL, TX (May 2, 2022) Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Rockwall County Helping Hands organization, and during Volunteer Appreciation Month in April, the nonprofit celebrated the caring, gifted people who selflessly give their time and energy to provide help and hope to neighbors in need. Did you know that in 2021 volunteers contributed over […]

Rockwall Rotary honors officers, firefighters of the year at Public Safety Awards Luncheon

Rockwall Rotary honors officers, firefighters of the year at Public Safety Awards Luncheon

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2022) The Rockwall Rotary Club hosted its Annual Public Safety Awards Luncheon yesterday, honoring  our police, fire, paramedics and other first responders for their courage, sacrifice, contributions and service to our community. Rotary President Kevin Pate and Rotary Vocational Services Director Shane Hollas presented the awards along with various department representatives. […]

Rockwall High School Stingerette Senior Showcase 2022: Cade Glasscock

Rockwall High School Stingerette Senior Showcase 2022: Cade Glasscock

ROCKWALL, TX (April 28, 2022) Meet Cade Glasscock! Cade is the daughter of Matt and Barrie Glasscock. She is a Rockwall Dance Instructor (RDI) and assists with the Williams Middle School Wildcat Dancers. Cade danced her Freshman year with the JV Jacket Babes and served as Lieutenant. That same year she was awarded “Officer of […]

Record ten grand of ‘Crawfish Cash’ raised for Rockwall kids with special needs

Record ten grand of ‘Crawfish Cash’ raised for Rockwall kids with special needs

ROCKWALL, TX (April 28, 2022) The threat of rain did not keep mudbug lovers from turning out in droves to the 10th Annual Crawfish Fest at The Harbor, hosted by Dodie’s Cajun Diner. The record-breaking event held April 24th raised more than $10,000 for the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Angel Camp program for kids […]

Lynda and Lynn Allen honored as Hometown Heroes at Rockwall Meals on Wheels Volunteer Luncheon

Lynda and Lynn Allen honored as Hometown Heroes at Rockwall Meals on Wheels Volunteer Luncheon

ROCKWALL, TX (April 27, 2022) The Rockwall County Democratic Party would like to congratulate our own RCDP super volunteers, Lynda and Lynn Allen, who were recognized at the Awards Luncheon for Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. The “In Colour: Creating a Brighter World One Senior at a Time” celebration was filled with excitement […]

Rockwall High School Stingerette Senior Showcase 2022: Hannah Young

Rockwall High School Stingerette Senior Showcase 2022: Hannah Young

ROCKWALL, TX (April 26, 2022) Meet Hannah Young! Hannah is President of the Stingerettes. She has been very active with the Stingerettes social council in her three years with the organization, serving as New Girl Representative her first year and Junior Representative her second year. Hannah has been a member of Kick Company and Hip […]

Tiger cub confiscated in Laredo now home at Wylie’s exotic cat sanctuary

Tiger cub confiscated in Laredo now home at Wylie’s exotic cat sanctuary

WYLIE, TX (April 26, 2022) A female tiger cub was confiscated in Texas by Laredo Police Department and Laredo Animal Care Services on Friday. Her possession was in violation of the dangerous wild animals ordinance. In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center in Wylie, TX is the first sanctuary many agencies call when they have an […]

Rockwall-Heath High School Highstepper Senior Showcase 2022: Addison Whisenhunt

Rockwall-Heath High School Highstepper Senior Showcase 2022: Addison Whisenhunt

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 22, 2022 — Addison serves the Highsteppers as the Council President, and she has been a member of the Highsteppers for three years. Addison is the daughter of Stacy & Justin Dorsey and Brian & Erin Whisenhunt. She has been in drill team since 7th Grade, and she has served on […]