Soulman’s Bar-B-Que announced a month-long BBQuarantine Super Chuck Wagon giveaway at all North Texas locations. Each Super Chuck Wagon has two pounds of meat, four sides, six slices of Texas toast and BBQ sauce. “For more than 40 years, North Texans have devoured our Super Chuck Wagon for special occasions and family gatherings. Now, they can […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 5, 2020) Cole McMahan, Senior at Rockwall High School, will be attending Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma. Cole will be a scholarship athlete for the Crimson Storm, playing the same position he played for the 2019 State Semifinalist Rockwall Yellowjackets for the past two years as a starter, middle linebacker. Cole […]
When the staff at J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall learned that one of its senior members, Sue N., was having trouble meeting her basic needs, like buying groceries, they knew it was time to come together and support a member of the Y community in more ways than one. “As a charity organization, we rely […]
Meet Lindsay Mitchell, President of the Board of Directors of the Rockwall Boys & Girls Club. Lindsay grew up in Rockwall as the youngest of three siblings – Amy, Molly and Bo – and has lived here for 35 years. She works as a licensed real estate agent and loves helping people find their dream […]
Macey Adley attends Rockwall-Heath High School where she has served as a Class Officer for the last 3 years. Macey is a member of Student Council, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Best Buddies and National Charity League. This year Macey started the Give-a-Bear Club at RHHS. The organization distributes stuffed animals to […]
Can you help support our local heroes? (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 3, 2020) A PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) drive for first responders and hospital personnel in Rockwall County. The following items are in demand: • N95 masks • Elastic bands for sewing homemade masks • Surgical masks • Surgical gloves • Isolation gowns • […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 2, 2020) Timothy Erbert is Senior at Rockwall-Heath High School. He is incredibly talented with digital graphics, animation and a has serving heart. Timothy is member of the National Honor Society and will be going to Texas A&M to persue Engineering in Computer Science. Submitted by Patty Erbert. Help us shine the […]
With COVID-19 putting communities on lockdown through social distancing, several local nonprofits are proving that where there’s a will, there’s a way. And that way is virtual. On March 21, Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast hosted a virtual Blue Star Gala fundraiser event, and saw a great number of participants tune in to show […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 2, 2020) Out of an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 situation, the City of Rockwall and the Parks & Recreation Department is removing all swings on playgrounds, so there is only one swing per bay at all city facilities to eliminate social distancing violations. They are also adding […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 2, 2020) The North Texas Behavioral Health Authority is providing a dedicated 24/7 COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line for those experiencing stress and anxiety related to the current state of emergency. It is normal to experience stress, anxiety, grief and worry during and after crisis. If you or someone you […]