Rockwall, TX (December 12, 2023) – It’s that time of the year again where in one magical night, we can help further the efforts to end the skin cancer epidemic while also spreading holiday cheer! Helms Hope hosts this annual event and others in honor of Shawn Helms Jr of Heath, who passed away at […]
Rockwall, TX (December 9, 2023) – Rockwall County Helping Hands 47th Annual Christmas Toy Drive was a huge success, marking a historic milestone in community support and generosity. This year’s initiative, held on Saturday, December 9th 2023, witnessed an outpouring of compassion as 1,330 children between the ages of 0 and 18 were embraced by […]
Royse City, TX (December 4, 2023) – The Royse City Bulldogs have been selected as a finalist for the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Community Connection School of the Year award presented by Optimum. As a part of the recognition, Football Team Chaplain, Jeff Hays, was recognized for his service to the Royse City community with […]
AUSTIN, TX (Nov. 30, 2023)– Each Christmas, House Members are invited to select a constituent to imagine and create a visual representation of what makes their Texas House District special in the form of a Christmas tree ornament. This year, State Representative Justin Holland is pleased to announce Amy Lawrence of McLendon-Chisholm as the artist […]
Rockwall, TX (December 1, 2023) – Things get hairy around Rockwall County each November and the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Department is involved. That’s right, No-Shave November just came to a close! For the 3rd year, the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Department temporarily suspended the dress code requiring clean-shaven faces for the purpose of participating in No-Shave […]
Rockwall, TX (November 30, 2023) – Join in a yearly interactive conversation on December 11 at 12:00pm about holiday activities and stressors when you are a caregiver. What are your challenges, what has worked for you in the past, what have you had to change from traditional celebrations, and how do you balance caregiving and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 22, 2023) The Las Vegas Speedway recently hosted what is touted as the biggest Pro Kart race in the world ~ Skusa (Superkarts USA) SuperNats 26. The event, held Nov. 8-12, drew more than 50+ nationalities with over 500 drivers, including the youngest driver in the mini swift class – Rockwall’s own […]
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! Really, it’s unbeatable: family time, great food, a 4-day weekend and football – nothing wrong with that! However, if that’s all we focus on, we are missing the point. We all learned the story of the first Thanksgiving early in our lives. Stories of the Pilgrims giving thanks to God, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 21, 2023) The Rockwall Christmas Boat Parade, “Sails and Yachts for Toys for Tots” will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9th, with best viewing at The Harbor at 7:00 p.m. Boats will leave Sapphire Bay Marina at 6:30, sail down I-30 and pass the Rockwall Harbor at approximately 7:00pm. Boats will then proceed […]
(PROSPER, TEXAS) –Patriot PAWS Service Dogs received a generous $50,000 donation from industry leading pet brands, Pet Supplies Plus & Natural Balance on November 9th, 2023. Proceeds were from the annual Veteran’s Day focused campaign where Natural Balance products purchased at Pet Supplies Plus store locations benefited the mission of Patriot PAWS. Patriot PAWS Service […]