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 […]
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 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 6, 2023) — This year to commemorate 9/11, over 35 Rockwall-area community members are uniting with thousands around the DFW area to pack meals for families suffering from food insecurity. Rockwall Councilman Clarence Jorif, Retired U.S. Secret Service Senior Special Agent during the 9/11 attacks and an Army veteran, will be honored […]
Rockwall, TX (August 25, 2023) – Summer parties are fun, and JER Chilton YMCA Angel Camp Summer Party is no different, however it is bittersweet as staff say farewell to campers and their families for another year. The memories though are extra sweet, and the friendships are rich! The Rockwall YMCA Angel Camp is designed […]
Rockwall, TX (August 25, 2023) – Students of the Rockwall Adult Literacy Center’s English as a Second Language (ESL) class held a special presentation on August 24, 2023 to honor Carol Cease, Director of the Literacy Center. Mrs. Cease does an extraordinary job working with the teachers and students and is known to be hardworking, […]
Rockwall, TX (July 26, 2023) – When Margie Ybarra, B.S.N., R.N., graduated from nursing school, she had to twirl a piece of hair and fasten on a white nurse’s hat with a bobby pin to get ready for work every day. “That hat had to go to the cleaners to be starched. We couldn’t clean […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 24, 2023) Over 50 family and friends and five generations gathered at the Veterans Resource & Outreach Center in Rowlett on July 23 to celebrate the 100th birthday of Donald L. Van Handel, a local WWII Marine with a long career in aviation. “Don has a flight license for just about every […]
Rockwall, TX (July 11, 2023) – On the last Friday afternoon in June at the Rockwall County Courthouse, the Honorable Judge Hall officially swore in 5 new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will work with Lone Star CASA to advocate for children and families involved in the foster […]
Rockwall, TX (June 23, 2023) – Last month, an emotional and joyous event occurred placing American heroes with four-legged heroes through the devotion of Rockwall non-profit, Patriot PAWS Service Dogs. Arriving at this Service Dog Team graduation, you become immediately aware that this is a special occasion. Greeted with an upbeat, patriotic atmosphere you can’t […]
DALLAS, TEXAS (June 16, 2023) – Every year, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has taken part in spotlighting dads who are making a difference. Through a detailed nomination process, 18 individuals are chosen to represent their branch based on evaluations from Y leaders who examine a father’s ability to demonstrate the organization’s character values of: […]