Patriot Paws Service Dogs & Texas Department of Criminal Justice: A partnership that is changing lives together

Patriot Paws Service Dogs & Texas Department of Criminal Justice: A partnership that is changing lives together

Gatesville, TX (October 19, 2023) – On Monday, October 9th, 5 deserving United States Veterans began their two-week process of receiving a Patriot PAWS Service Dog.  The first week was conducted at the Lane Murray Unit of Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), where Female Offender Trainers worked with each Veteran attending Graduation.  At the […]

Rockwall Art League announces October meeting with demo artist, Laurieann Dygowski

Rockwall Art League announces October meeting with demo artist, Laurieann Dygowski

Rockwall, TX (October 17, 2023) – Please, join us on Wednesday, October 25, for our free Member Meeting. Laurieann Dygowski will be demonstrating her beautiful Scratchboard techniques combined with Mixed Media. Everyone is welcome. Laurieann’s subject matter is varied, but usually are images that she knows, has lived with, or are close to her. Many everyday […]

Highlights from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Meeting October 16, 2023

Highlights from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Meeting October 16, 2023

  Rockwall, TX (October 17, 2023) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized Dyslexia Awareness Month and the Dyslexia Teacher Training Center: o October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and a time to recognize […]

Family fun at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary’s Fall Carnival

Family fun at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary’s Fall Carnival

Their faces say it all! ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 16, 2023) The rain moved out and good times rolled in as Amy Parks-Heath Elementary students, staff and families gathered Oct. 5 for APHE’s 3rd Annual Fall Carnival. Festivities included amusement rides, Midway games, an inflatable corn maze, face painting, balloon artists, and fair-themed treats from the Boardwalk […]

Meet Colleen, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Colleen, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (October 16, 2023) – Meet Colleen! This playful and gentle 3-year old loves just about everyone and everything she comes into contact with- dogs, cats, kids, adults! She enjoys the pool, sprinklers, and breaking into happy zoomies. Basking in the sun is a must! Colleen is crate-trained and housebroken. She can be a […]

Community invited to prayer gathering in support of Israel

Community invited to prayer gathering in support of Israel

Rockwall, TX (October 11, 2023) – Rockwall and surrounding community members are invited to come together with others in support of Israel and pray together as a church body. Prayer sessions will be led by community members. This is a family event, and all are welcome and encouraged to attend, including children of all ages. […]

Festival of Trees Gala almost SOLD OUT so grab your table now!

Festival of Trees Gala almost SOLD OUT so grab your table now!

  Rockwall, TX (October 10, 2023) – There are only 3 tables left for the Festival of Trees Gala!  Get yours now before they are gone at https://rockwallhelpinghands.com/events/festival/ On November 11th, the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland as we host the annual Festival of Trees Gala from 6:30 […]

Helping Hands Thrift Store and Boutique Open During Campus Expansion

Helping Hands Thrift Store and Boutique Open During Campus Expansion

Rockwall County (October 10, 2023) – Helping Hands, Rockwall County’s main social services agency dedicated to supporting individuals and families in need, is excited to announce that our Thrift Store and Boutique remains open during our campus expansion. As we embark on this transformative journey to better serve our community, we want to invite everyone to continue […]