ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2026) — Catholic Charities Dallas, in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, will bring its Mobile Community Pantry to Rockwall, providing free fresh food to individuals and families in need. The pantry will be hosted at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 1305 Damascus Rd., with multiple distribution dates […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 27, 2026) — When residents of Rockwall County drive past the Helping Hands Boutique and Thrift Store, they see a bustling hub of vintage finds, gently used clothing, and sturdy furniture. But behind the price tags and the display windows lies a powerful engine of local survival. For many of our […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 26, 2026) Students from Rockwall County 4-H’s GLOBE (Global Leadership Opportunities Beyond Education) Cohort are turning leadership into action with a community-wide Impact Drive for Foster Teens, focused on providing essential hygiene and personal care items to youth facing instability. The initiative is led by Jeet Sodhi and Jind Sodhi, high school […]
Rockwall, TX (February 13, 2026) – Dear Rockwall Community, The snow and ice in our county have melted away, leaving hundreds of our neighbors in a state of crisis. At Helping Hands, we are seeing the impact firsthand. Over the last two weeks, the number of families reaching out for help via our website has […]
Rockwall & Kaufman Counties, TX (Dec. 19, 2025) — Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) brought joy to children this Christmas season, made possible by the incredible generosity of local donors, volunteers, community groups, and corporate partners. For children, the abrupt removal from their home due to abuse or neglect is deeply traumatic. Being […]
Measure twice, cut once: Sean Philips calcutates the correct length of PVC pipe needed for a cozy dog bed he’s building as part of his Eagle Scout project. Photo by Paul Philips. ROCKWALL,TX (Nov. 14, 2024) Sean Philips, a member of Boy Scout Troop 83 sponsored by First United Methodist Church-Rockwall, has turned his passion […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 4, 2024) Friends of the Rockwall County Library member and Book Alcove manager Lynn Fate reported that she is heavy on non-fiction titles, but the summer months beg for Fiction titles. The Book Alcove generally brings in over $10K from donations, and it feeds the Magic of Reading program for homebound clients […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 5, 2024) Late Friday evening as the wildfires continued to burn out of control across the Texas Panhandle, something began to settle deep into my heart. The level of devastation gripping the ranchers and their land was unprecedented. With fires consuming over one million acres, this fire was quickly becoming the largest […]
Donations being accepted to fill commemorative capsule ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Nov. 17, 2023) As Rockwall County celebrates its 150th anniversary, a time capsule filled with donated memorabilia will be buried in the “connector section” between the Rockwall County Library and Rockwall County Courthouse on Saturday, Dec. 16. Community members are invited to a welcome introduction, […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Oct. 25, 2023) As Royse City ISD continues to grow, it is a priority to preserve and protect the rich history of our schools and community. In an ongoing project, the district is seeking donations of various items to be either permanently displayed or digitally preserved. Acceptable items may be on display […]