Brian Ortiz recognized as Rockwall’s J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Father of the Year

Brian Ortiz recognized as Rockwall’s J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Father of the Year

Rockwall, TX (July 10, 2025) – Each year, YMCA branches across the country recognize an outstanding “Father of the Year” and following numerous nominations, J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall announces their recipient – Brian Ortiz! “There are dads, and then there are goal dads,” says brother, Edward. “Brian is the the kind of father every […]

DFW Restaurant Week: Dishing out delicious meals to benefit North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope

DFW Restaurant Week: Dishing out delicious meals to benefit North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope

Participating restaurants revealed and reservations open July 10 Dallas | Fort Worth (July 10, 2025) – The wait is almost over! The 29th annual DFW Restaurant Week – North Texas’ largest annual culinary event – is set for this August with more than 140 local restaurants serving up delicious prix fixe meals for a deal benefiting the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and Lena […]

Rowlett Lions Club donates $10,000 to support Kerrville flood relief efforts

Rowlett Lions Club donates $10,000 to support Kerrville flood relief efforts

Rowlett, TX (July 8, 2025) – In response to the devastating floods that have severely impacted the Kerrville community and surrounding areas, the Rowlett Lions Club has taken decisive action to support relief efforts in partnership with Kerrville Host Lions Club Foundation. The Club’s leadership recognizes the urgent needs facing families, business owners, and first […]

Meet Santa, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Santa, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (July 8, 2025) – Meet Santa! Santa’s an almost-7-year-old pitbull mix with a heart as big as his smile. This sweet boy is dog-friendly, kid-friendly, house-trained, crate-trained, leash-trained and rarely barks. He’s the total package! Santa enjoys going for walks and playing with his dog friends, but he’s just as happy lounging on […]

Lone Star CASA welcomes new class of volunteers

Lone Star CASA welcomes new class of volunteers

Pictured: Lauri Dodd, Haley McGee, Lezlie Carvell, Barbi Angott, Beau Winkler, Judge Hall, Julie Tanner, Nereida Garcia Price, & Nevine Carlson. Rockwall, Texas (July 8, 2025) – Honorable Judge Brett Hall officially swore in nine new volunteers during a ceremony held at the Rockwall County Courthouse on Wednesday. Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) […]

SPJST District 3 rally raises $1,900 for West Warriors Kids Foundation

SPJST District 3 rally raises $1,900 for West Warriors Kids Foundation

SPJST District 3 participants West Warriors Kid’s Foundation Representative  ROCKWALL COUNTY (July 7, 2025) – SPJST members from Rockwall County collaborated with others in SPJST District Three on June 29, raising $1,900 for the West Warriors Kids Foundation. The West Warriors Kids Foundation is a nonprofit in West, Texas, dedicated to financially helping families of […]

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Our area is full of military heroes!

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Our area is full of military heroes!

Rockwall, TX (July 7, 2025) – This is the story of a local man and events that happened over 50 years ago. But it’s important that we remember this hero and others like him in America today. Many aspects of the military are confusing to people. Just the appearance of a person in uniform and […]

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