Drop off locations announced for Rockwall Helping Hands Christmas Toy Drive

Drop off locations announced for Rockwall Helping Hands Christmas Toy Drive

ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 6, 2020 – Rockwall County Helping Hands has plans underway for its 2020 Christmas Toy Drive and Distribution. More than 1,000 local children are excepted to be served through this special program. The Toy Drive begins Friday, Nov. 20 and runs through the close of business on Monday, Dec. 7. Drop […]

Rockwall YMCA steps up to host drive as blood center struggles to meet local patient needs

Rockwall YMCA steps up to host drive as blood center struggles to meet local patient needs

Grateful for good health? Give blood for others’ recovery ROCKWALL, Texas (November 6, 2020) – Thanksgiving might look different in 2020. The gatherings could be smaller, along with your turkey. But more than ever, it is time to be thankful for good health – especially in the midst of a pandemic. Whether we celebrate and […]

Rockwall’s ‘Bagel Lady’ connects local Jewish community through Jews of Rockwall County group

Rockwall’s ‘Bagel Lady’ connects local Jewish community through Jews of Rockwall County group

ROCKWALL, TX – November 5, 2020 — Meet Revi Shababo-Menasche, an Israeli native who serves up some of the best bagels you’ll ever eat at her shop at 316 South Goliad in Rockwall – The Bagel Lady. “I make all of my bagels in house, with no preservatives. They’re water-boiled, which makes them firm and […]

STAR Transit celebrates Rider Appreciation Week, November 9-14

STAR Transit celebrates Rider Appreciation Week, November 9-14

TERRELL, TX – STAR Transit will celebrate Rider Appreciation Week, November 9-14, 2020. “To thank our riders, we are hosting a weeklong celebration with plenty of perks.  The riders are the inspiration that keep us going and make us want to provide the best service we can.  They are the reason we are doing so […]

Rockwall Police Sergeant recognized with lifesaving award

Rockwall Police Sergeant recognized with lifesaving award

ROCKWALL, TX – November 5, 2020 — The Rockwall city council and Rockwall Police Department recognized Sergeant John “Marty” Arrowood with a lifesaving award during Monday night’s regular meeting. Sgt. Arrowood was presented the award for his heroic actions in saving a life on Aug. 29. “Marty represents what is outstanding about the Rockwall Police […]

Applications available for no cost meals through Rockwall ISD Child Nutrition Office

Applications available for no cost meals through Rockwall ISD Child Nutrition Office

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 5, 2020) Rockwall ISD announced that no cost meals are available for students who are learning in person or virtually, younger siblings and other children in the community. Please continue to submit meal applications to qualify for grace period next school year, and other qualified programs. https://www.rockwallisd.com/childnutrition For more information on no […]

Women in Need seeks donations for Holiday Baskets to feed families in need

Women in Need seeks donations for Holiday Baskets to feed families in need

ROCKWALL, TX – November 4, 2020 — Women In Need invites the community to participate in helping them provide full meals for families in need with Holiday Baskets. A total of 60 baskets are needed, with the following items included in the baskets: Boxes of stuffing mix Boxes of instant potatoes Cans of cranberry sauce […]