EastTex Regional CERT to host free emergency preparedness training

EastTex Regional CERT to host free emergency preparedness training

UPDATE 1/19/21: The Jan 25 class was cancelled. CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is a program through FEMA to help train and organize local citizens to help during disasters or other times of need. EastTex Regional CERT is sponsored by the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management, and are an all-volunteer organization that helps local […]

Community pep rally for Jackets Friday in Rockwall’s downtown square

Community pep rally for Jackets Friday in Rockwall’s downtown square

In celebration of the Rockwall Jackets football team earning a trip to the 2019 6A Division 1 State Semifinals Game, the Downtown Rockwall Association invites everyone to come out to the Historic Courthouse on the square for a Community Pep Rally, hosted by the Rockwall High School Jacket Backer Booster Club,  at 6:30 p.m. Friday, […]

‘We Are Rockwall’ expects to feed 800 people at annual community-wide Thanksgiving dinner

Efforts include Winter Clothing Drive  * Article updated at 11:15am Nov. 4 to include additional drop box locations *Article updated at 1:40pm Oct. 25 to include a list of drop box locations)  (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 23, 2019) Collection boxes are being placed at several locations throughout Rockwall County this week, where folks can drop […]

Rowlett Chamber, CGI Announce Community Video Program

(ROWLETT, TX – March 18, 2019) CGI Communications, Inc. is proud to announce the renewed Community Video Program in Rowlett! The Community Video Program will be an innovation to the way that the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce markets itself to new families, residents and business owners. Rowlett Chamber of Commerce will feature these videos directly on […]

‘We Are Rockwall’ Thanksgiving Meal Open to Community

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 24, 2018) Everyone is welcome at the FREE, annual “We Are Rockwall” Community-Wide Thanksgiving Meal from 12 to 2 p.m. at Cain Middle School. There will be games, free flu vaccines, dental giveaways, blessing bags (groceries), raffle prizes, preparedness packs, and more. We Are Rockwall (WAR) organizes events connecting local churches and non-profit […]

Save the date: Teacher Prayer Breakfast Aug. 3

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 10, 2018) J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall invites all area teachers, including those in the Rockwall ISD and Community ISD, to a FREE Teacher Prayer Breakfast in their honor from 7 to 8 a.m. Friday, August 3rd. There will be a time of prayer and encouragement, and prize drawings – including […]

Rockwall LULAC helps sponsor Feb. 16 community meeting on 287(g) program with ICE

Rockwall LULAC helps sponsor Feb. 16 community meeting on 287(g) program with ICE

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 8, 2018) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) is helping to sponsor a community meeting to discuss the Rockwall County Sheriff’s new 287(g) program with ICE. The meeting will be at 6:00 PM, Friday, February 16, 2018, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 3003 Horizon Road, Rockwall, Texas 75032. A […]

Frisco YMCA jump starts Annual Campaign at local raceway

Frisco YMCA jump starts Annual Campaign at local raceway

A little over half way to go to the finish line! (FRISCO, TX — February 6, 2018) The Frisco Family YMCA kicked off its Annual Campaign at The Pole Position Indoor Go Karting Raceway on January 25, 2018, announcing its fundraising goal of $139,000. As part of its promise to put Christian values into practice […]

Rowlett Chamber Community Awards Banquet Jan. 27

Rowlett Chamber Community Awards Banquet Jan. 27

(ROWLETT, TX — January 17, 2018) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce has announced that its 39th Annual Community Awards Banquet will take place on Saturday, January 27, 2018. The banquet is Rowlett’s premier business event as it highlights the most accomplished companies and individuals as well as the Chamber’s past year accomplishments. Awards will be […]