Rockwall County Helping Hands packs pantries of homebound residents with new program

Rockwall County Helping Hands packs pantries of homebound residents with new program

ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 14, 2021 — Rockwall County Helping Hands has rolled out a new program that’s stocking the pantries of local homebound elderly residents during the pandemic. The Pantry 2 Pantry program – a special initiative of Helping Hands’s Assistance & Referral and Food Pantry programs – provides grocery items and toiletries to […]

Jerry Welch announces run for Rockwall City Council, Place 3

Jerry Welch announces run for Rockwall City Council, Place 3

ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 14, 2021 – Jerry Welch announced today that he is running for Rockwall City Council Place 3, which is Kevin Fowler’s vacated seat.  Council Member Fowler announced last week that he is running for Rockwall Mayor. Welch is currently serving as the Vice Chair of the Rockwall Planning and Zoning Commission.  […]

Rockwall County Republican Women inducts new Executive Board members

Rockwall County Republican Women inducts new Executive Board members

ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2021 — During its meeting on Jan. 11 at the Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club, Rockwall County Republican Women introduced new members to its Executive Board. Rockwall County Court at Law No. 2 Judge Stephani Woodward led the swearing in of the new members. Congrats to the following new members […]

Blood donors urgently needed as supply is critical

Blood donors urgently needed as supply is critical

ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2021 – Carter Bloodcare Centers are reporting that the need for blood supply is critical.  Please help share this message so that community and patient needs throughout the DFW area can be supported. DONORS NEEDED NOW  The local blood supply needs your immediate attention. We are asking eligible blood donors […]

Girl Scout cookie season kicks off in Northeast Texas

Girl Scout cookie season kicks off in Northeast Texas

Girl Scout entrepreneurs in Northeast Texas are selling cookies in safe, creative, and socially distant ways, and innovating – including through the organization’s first transportation of Girl Scout Cookies with autonomous driving technology company Waymo. Nationwide online Girl Scout Cookie ordering will be available February 1.  [DALLAS, TX]— Today, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas and […]

Women in Need to host 8th Annual Chocolate Indulgence on Valentine’s Weekend

Women in Need to host 8th Annual Chocolate Indulgence on Valentine’s Weekend

Sponsorships available as Women in Need hosts its 8th Annual Chocolate Indulgence event on Valentine’s weekend, benefiting victims and survivors of domestic abuse ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 12, 2021 – As many of you know, intimate partner violence is still a big problem, and particularly with everyone being shut-in this past year. Sadly, we continue to […]

Rockwall ISD to hold Board of Trustees election May 1, candidate packets now available

Rockwall ISD to hold Board of Trustees election May 1, candidate packets now available

ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 12. 2021 — The 2021 Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees election will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Three-year terms up for election are Place 1, presently held by Christopher Cuny, Place 2, presently held by Russ Childers and Place 3, presently held by Linda Duran. Candidate application packets may be […]

Rockwall County Commissioners Court appoints new Health Authority

Rockwall County Commissioners Court appoints new Health Authority

ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 12, 2021 — The Rockwall County Commissioners Court appointed board-certified emergency medicine physician Dr. Dirk Perritt to serve as the Health Authority for the county. Dr. Perritt marks the third individual to serve as the County Healthy Authority, following the recent resignation from the role by Dr. Jamie Metcalf-Kelly. Dr. Perritt […]

South Garland High School alumnae twin sisters graduate top of their class twice

South Garland High School alumnae twin sisters graduate top of their class twice

GARLAND, TX – Jan. 11, 2021 — The Kelly Clarkson Show featured South Garland High School grads Tonya and Toya Harris for being two-time Vals and Sals. Watch the clip here>> https://www.kellyclarksonshow.com/video/twin-sisters-graduate-top-of-their-class-for-2nd-time/4290785 Not only did the twins graduate as the SGHS valedictorian and salutatorian, they will also receive the same honors in their doctoral program. […]