PHOTOS from 9/11 Memorial Walk on 66 Bridge

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 11, 2015) Hundreds of community members, city and county officials and the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce joined together this morning to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Led by resident Jeffery Gray, USMC-Retired, participants carried flags and walked across the […]

Rockwall-based human trafficking ministry receives gift of Safe House

Rockwall-based human trafficking ministry receives gift of Safe House

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 11, 2015) Rebecca Jowers is a very burdened, courageous and focused lady who “just can’t keep up with all God is doing” in her life. She is burdened for women who find themselves enslaved by the human trafficking industry, courageous because she desires to make a difference in as many of […]

Meet award-winning author children’s author Grace Lin at Rockwall Library

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 11, 2015) The Rockwall County Library is pleased to present award-winning author Grace Lin at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Friday, September 25. Join them at the library for this FREE talk with a nationally-acclaimed children’s author. Grace Lin is the author of more than a dozen books including picture books, early readers, […]

Friends of the Rockwall County Library welcome Ms Senior Texas

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 11, 2015) Friends of the Rockwall County Library recently held their first meeting of the 2015-2016 year. President Gloria Bishop focused on forward movement, fundraising, fun and fellowship with a hilarious presentation by Jill Rumbley Beam, newly crowned Ms Senior Texas, entitled “Growing Up Rumbley.” She opened with a flute solo “Be Our […]

Rockwall Pets ready for North Texas Giving Day Sept 17

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 9, 2015) Rockwall Pets will be featured amongst several nonprofit organizations on North Texas Giving Day, September 17. North Texas Giving Day, which runs 6 a.m. to midnight, is an online event that provides nonprofits the opportunity to gain exposure to – and start relationships with – new donors, and for North […]

Royse City presents 9/11 Remembrance Project

Sunday service features 418 handcrafted crosses for first responders, and US Honor Flag (ROYSE CITY, TX – September 1, 2015)  The community is welcome at 10 a.m. Sunday, September 13 as Trinity Baptist Church of Royse City hosts an outdoor Remembrance Service to honor the fallen heroes of September 11, 2001.  During the service, a […]

Meet at the Rockwall Police Flag Pole to Pray for Law Enforcement

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 3, 2015) The community is invited to come together to pray for our police officers during an informal “Meet at the Flagpole” event at 11 a.m. Monday, September 7 (Labor Day). Organized by Eric Bott of Rockwall and other concerned citizens, the gathering will take place around the flagpole at the […]

Governor Abbott issues statewide call to stand with law enforcement

Governor Abbott issues statewide call to stand with law enforcement

(September 3, 2015) As Texas continue to mourn the loss of Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth, Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call to stand with law enforcement in Texas. To honor Deputy Goforth and all officers across the state, Governor Abbott is asking Texas law enforcement officers to turn on their red […]

Spotlight on Sparks, our featured Rowlett pet

(ROWLETT, TX – September 3, 2015) Sparks, a one-year-old male Catahoula Leopard dog, is such a charmer! This boy is so sweet and joyful. He gets along great with other dogs and loves people. He’d be a kid’s best friend. He’ll play fetch with his toys all day, especially the squeaky ones. But he’ll also […]