One Campus, One Mission, One Community: Rockwall County Helping Hands hosts groundbreaking ceremony

One Campus, One Mission, One Community: Rockwall County Helping Hands hosts groundbreaking ceremony

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 15, 2023) Rockwall County Helping Hands hosted an official groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 14, signaling the commencement of construction of its new home and headquarters, where each of the agency’s services will be united on one site. The event, held at 950 Williams St. (their Thrift store location), was attended by local dignitaries, […]

Lakeside Leaders awards generous donation to Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County

Lakeside Leaders awards generous donation to Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 15, 2023) Lakeside Leaders, formerly known as 100 Business Leaders of Rockwall, gathered for their first meeting of 2023 and were joined by eight local nonprofits at Standard Service on Thursday, September 14. Lakeside Leader members and local nonprofit representatives met and three of the nonprofits in attendance were randomly selected to […]

Annual Helping Hands Golf Tournament successfully raises money for those in need

Annual Helping Hands Golf Tournament successfully raises money for those in need

Rockwall, TX (September 14, 2023) – The 17th Annual Helping Hands Golf Tournament, held on September 8th, 2023, was a resounding success, bringing together golf enthusiasts and supporters of a great cause. Hosted at Buffalo Creek Golf Club, this year’s tournament featured an exciting Ryder Cup format, pitting the Black Team against the Blue Team […]

Northeast Dallas County Kiwanis Club and Rowlett Lions Club partner for Rowlett Citywide Food Drive

Northeast Dallas County Kiwanis Club and Rowlett Lions Club partner for Rowlett Citywide Food Drive

Rowlett, TX (September 13, 2023) – September is Hunger Action Month. Unfortunately, the number of people who need assistance with food continues to grow in our community. In fact, over 27% of children under 18 in Dallas County live in households that have experienced food insecurity in the past year. We need your help to […]

Rowlett Reviews Book Club September 19 meeting “Pretty Reckless”

Rowlett Reviews Book Club September 19 meeting “Pretty Reckless”

Rockwall, TX (September 13, 2023) – Time to get out of the summer doldrums and start something new and interesting!  Join Rowlett Reviews Book Club and hear an exciting story/review each month, delivered by professional Dallas area (or North Texas) speakers or reviewers. This month’s program will be presented by Holly Stevens and is titled […]

Tickets go on sale Nov. 1 for Heath Holiday Home Tour

Tickets go on sale Nov. 1 for Heath Holiday Home Tour

HEATH, TX (Sept. 13, 2023) Mark your calendar! Dates have been set for the annual Heath Holiday Home Tour – a community tradition benefiting the Heath High School senior class. Beautifully decorated homes will be open to tour on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 1 from 10:00 a.m. to […]

Local teacher unveils sculpture to honor 9/11 first responders

Local teacher unveils sculpture to honor 9/11 first responders

ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 11, 2023) Jon Millet, a Rowlett resident and teacher at Trinity Christian Academy (TCA) in Addison, unveiled his sculpture honoring first responders who served on September 11, 2001. In partnership with the Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commission, Millet was selected to design and build a one-of-a-kind sculpture commemorating the bravery of first […]

Rockwall ISD 6th grader donates contest winnings to local animal shelter

Rockwall ISD 6th grader donates contest winnings to local animal shelter

HEATH, TX (Sept. 9, 2023) In an inspiring turn of events at a back-to-school lock-in party for 6th graders, Rockwall ISD student Rachel Gilmore emerged as the winner of a “heads or tails” contest, converting her prize into a meaningful donation. Rachel was awarded a $100 prize, which she enthusiastically chose to donate to the […]

Lone Star CASA Gears Up for North Texas Giving Day

Lone Star CASA Gears Up for North Texas Giving Day

Rockwall, TX (September 8, 2023) – North Texas Giving Day, the largest community-wide giving event in the region, is set to rally support and raise funds for non-profit organizations that are making a significant impact on the local community. Taking place on September 21, 2023, this annual event provides a unique opportunity for individuals, businesses, […]

Local Rockwall,TX REALTOR®, Jennifer Shannon, Recognized with REALTOR® 40 Under 40 Award

Local Rockwall,TX REALTOR®, Jennifer Shannon, Recognized with REALTOR® 40 Under 40 Award

Rockwall, TX (September 8, 2023) – The MetroTex Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network (YPN) has named Jennifer Shannon with The Patty Turner Group at Keller Williams Rockwall to receive its 40 Under 40 awards in real estate. Mrs. Shannon was chosen from applicants across the state of Texas. Selection to the 40 Under 40 […]