Rockwall County Helping Hands honors volunteers

Rockwall County Helping Hands honors volunteers

ROCKWALL, TX (April 25, 2024) Volunteers are the heartbeat of Rockwall County Helping Hands, and so naturally, during April’s Volunteer Appreciation Month, this nonprofit took a moment to honor these amazing individuals who selflessly give their time and skills to lend a hand to our Rockwall County neighbors in need. Last year, these incredible volunteers […]

Rockwall County Extesion Office honors outstanding volunteers

Rockwall County Extesion Office honors outstanding volunteers

From left: County Extension Agent Todd Williams, Commissioners Bailey and Stacy, Volunteers Michele Campbell, Melissa McCarty, Sarah Lawson, Judy Callicoat, Linda Gates, Commissioner Macalik and Judge New. ROCKWALL, TX (April 24, 2024) – In honor of National Volunteer Week, the Rockwall County Extension Office recognized five exceptional volunteers who went above and beyond in providing service […]

Rockwall volunteer receives highest honors at Metropolitan Dallas YMCA’s Annual Celebration

Rockwall volunteer receives highest honors at Metropolitan Dallas YMCA’s Annual Celebration

From left: Bruce Klingman (2022 Storey awardee),YMCA Dallas CEO Curt Hazelbaker, Brett Packer of Rockwall, and former board chair Felix Lozano III More than two dozen North Texans recognized for time and service DALLAS, TX (April 19, 2024) The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas hosted its 2024 Annual Celebration on Thursday to recognize volunteers who have […]

Celebration of Life: Services for Charles Conselman set for Friday, April 12

Celebration of Life: Services for Charles Conselman set for Friday, April 12

ROCKWALL, TX (April 9, 2024) – Charles Anthony Conselman passed away April 6, 2024, in Rockwall, Texas with his family by his side. He was 83 years old. Charles was born February 28, 1941, in Wichita, Kansas to Dr. Frank Buckley and Grace Carter Conselman. Charles was married for 55 years to the love of […]

Rockwall Noon Rotary Celebrates Public Safety Award Recipients

Rockwall Noon Rotary Celebrates Public Safety Award Recipients

Rockwall, TX (April 4, 2024) – Rockwall Noon Rotary welcomed attendees to their annual Public Safety Awards luncheon on April 4. Each year, Rotary takes time to recognize public servants for the critical role they play in the safety and security of everyone throughout Rockwall County. “We truly appreciate everything that first responders do,” said […]

Rockwall Area Chamber features non-profit Community Champions at monthly luncheon

Rockwall Area Chamber features non-profit Community Champions at monthly luncheon

Rockwall, TX (March 22, 2024) – Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Community Champions, eight local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, to the March Chamber membership luncheon.  Sharing their mission, passion projects, and little-known facts, those in attendance saw firsthand how these wonderful organizations contribute to the betterment of Rockwall County and surrounding areas. Showcasing their organizations […]

Rockwall Breakfast Rotary recognizes Dr. Karen Williamson for supporting Coats for Kids

Rockwall Breakfast Rotary recognizes Dr. Karen Williamson for supporting Coats for Kids

  Rockwall, TX (March 18, 2024) – Members of the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary presented the office of Dr. Karen Williamson, DDS with a plaque of appreciation for their support of Breakfast Rotary’s Coats for Kids 2023 event. Each November over 300 coats are provided for kids in Rockwall County and Dr. Williamson is a continuing […]

Mobile Food Pantry returns to Rockwall Tuesday, March 19

Mobile Food Pantry returns to Rockwall Tuesday, March 19

  Rockwall, TX (March 13, 2024) – The Mobile Food Pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church next Tuesday, March 19. The pantry is open from 9:00am-11:00am and will be stationed on the church property at 1305 Damascus Road in Rockwall. The February Food Pantry served 176 families with fresh fruit, vegetables, […]

Rockwall Rotary Club to host District 5810 Annual District Conference

  Rockwall, TX (March 6, 2024) – Rockwall Rotary Club and District Governor John Curtis, a member of the Rockwall club, are honored to announce Rockwall as the host site for Rotary District 5810 Boots and Bling Annual Conference on April 12 and 13. District 5810 includes over 2,500 Rotarians in 65 Clubs in Collin, […]

Special cooking group is mixing up something good

Special cooking group is mixing up something good

Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2024) – Cooking is therapeutic. It offers the ability to express creativity, nurture others, and brings feelings of satisfaction. Sandie Wood and her 24-year-old son, Chase, agree. Chase, who has Down’s Syndrome, was very active while attending Rockwall High School, which offered a variety of activities and organizations in which to […]