Rockwall YMCA “Angel Camp” makes for a summer of life-changing moments

Rockwall YMCA “Angel Camp” makes for a summer of life-changing moments

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 County Library Adult Literacy Center Director, Carol Cease, recognized by ESL class

Rockwall County Library Adult Literacy Center Director, Carol Cease, recognized by ESL class

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, […]

Texas Health Rockwall Nurse Retires after 50 Years of Service

Texas Health Rockwall Nurse Retires after 50 Years of Service

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 area Marine, aviator celebrates 100 years

Rockwall area Marine, aviator celebrates 100 years

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 […]

Lone Star CASA swears in 5 new volunteers

Lone Star CASA swears in 5 new volunteers

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 […]

Patriot Paws helps veterans and others regain independence one dog at a time

Patriot Paws helps veterans and others regain independence one dog at a time

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 […]

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Celebrates 13th Annual Father of the Year Awards

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Celebrates 13th Annual Father of the Year Awards

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: […]

Happy Birthday Miss Maxine!

Happy Birthday Miss Maxine!

  Rockwall. TX (May 5, 2023) – Maxine had a day! Not just any day but a very, very special day – her 103rd birthday! On Friday, May 5th, a large gathering of extended family and friends rolled out the red carpet to celebrate Maxine – matriarch, mother, grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend […]

Rockwall Noon Rotary Celebrates Rockwall County Public Service Award Recipients

Rockwall Noon Rotary Celebrates Rockwall County Public Service Award Recipients

Rockwall, TX (April 27, 2023) – Rotary Noon Rotary President, Kevin Pate, and fellow Rotarians welcomed attendees to the Public Safety Awards luncheon on April 27. The annual event included guests, recipient family members, and visiting Rotarians all with the purpose of encouraging and recognizing our public servants for the critical role they play in […]

Helping Hands Recognizes Volunteers at Annual Luncheon

Helping Hands Recognizes Volunteers at Annual Luncheon

Rockwall, TX (April 27, 2023) – Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Rockwall County Helping Hands organization, and during Volunteer Appreciation Month in April, the nonprofit celebrated the caring, gifted people who selflessly give their time and energy to provide help and hope to neighbors in need. Did you know that in 2022 volunteers contributed […]