Offender trainers bid farewell to service dogs they trained & the woman who took a chance on them

Offender trainers bid farewell to service dogs they trained & the woman who took a chance on them

GATESVILLE, TEXAS (October 17, 2024) – On Monday, October 7th, four United States Veterans from Florida and Texas embarked on a transformative journey as they began the two-week process of receiving Service Dogs from Patriot PAWS. The first week took place at the Lane Murray Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), where […]

Rockwall County Lakeside Leaders, leading by example

Rockwall County Lakeside Leaders, leading by example

Rockwall, TX (October 11, 2024) – Twice a year a group of community members devoted to helping people and organizations in the county gather for an hour of inspiration. The group, Lakeside Leaders, with Lacy Deckard and Russ Porter spearheading the mission, are working to help nonprofits raise money and spread awareness. “Lakeside Leaders is […]

2025 Leadership Rockwall class completes retreat weekend

2025 Leadership Rockwall class completes retreat weekend

Rockwall, TX (October 8, 2024) – The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2025 recently completed an intensive and enriching leadership retreat, held on October 4th and 5th, marking a significant milestone in their journey toward community leadership development. The retreat, designed to foster teamwork, personal growth, and leadership skills, was held at Leadership on the Move […]

Big news rolling into Rockwall from the Mobile Food Pantry

Big news rolling into Rockwall from the Mobile Food Pantry

Rockwall, TX (October 11, 2024) – The Mobile Food Pantry from North Texas Food Bank in partnership with Catholic Charities of Dallas will make it’s monthly distribution to Rockwall on Tuesday, October 15. The pantry offers fresh fruit, vegetables and assorted food items to those in and around the Rockwall area. September’s food pantry served […]

Ride Free to Vote with STAR Transit

Ride Free to Vote with STAR Transit

Terrell, TX (October 10, 2024) — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places for early and election day voting, encouraging all registered voters to participate. Free service for early voting will be available weekdays across the entire STAR Transit service area from Monday, October 21 through Friday, November 1.  In Balch […]

How to include Caregivers in the Care Team: online event for family members and professionals

How to include Caregivers in the Care Team: online event for family members and professionals

Rockwall County, TX (October 9, 2024) – Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnerships with caregivers, but there needs to be more formal training and support on engaging caregivers in care planning. Exploring caregivers’ roles and experiences in supporting the health of loved ones is important to having confidence in the process. Issues including […]

Rockwall retiree flies off with awards at State Fair of Texas

Rockwall retiree flies off with awards at State Fair of Texas

1st Place 2024 – Bob Minbiole – Carved Human/Animal/Caricatures Rockwall, TX (October 9, 2024) – Growing up in New Orleans, Bob Minbiole’s father introduced him to the art of woodcarving at the age of fifteen. With an Audubon book of birds in hand, they would work together creating the intricate works of art. But as […]

Soroptimist Club of Rockwall recognized by Rockwall County Commissioners

Soroptimist Club of Rockwall recognized by Rockwall County Commissioners

Soroptimist Club members Kami Webb, Mary Walsh, Farrah Brabson, Frances Roberts, Norma Morris (charter member), Charisa Hauser, Sue Reeves, Giovanna Psolka, Angela Furguson, Mary Grace Fraiser (charter member), and Holly Lyons shown pictured with Commissioners Macalik, Sevier and Judge New. Rockwall County, TX (October 9, 2024) – The Rockwall County Commissioners’ Court proudly recognizes the […]

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas & Cars for Kids hold presentation of wrapped van donation

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas & Cars for Kids hold presentation of wrapped van donation

Dallas, TX (October 9, 2024)—Cars for Kids and the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas will hold a presentation on Thursday, October 10th, to unveil a wrapped van that Cars for Kids has donated to the Dallas YMCA. The donation will support one of the Y’s signature programs: Safety Around Water, an initiative geared at preventing childhood […]

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