Car wash at Rockwall Taco Casa April 19 to benefit Relay for Life

ROCKWALL, TX (April 16, 2014) Firefighters and nurses from all over Dallas are joining together for a car wash from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19 at the Rockwall Taco Casa.The fundraising event will benefit benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. The Rockwall Relay for Life, set for April 25 at Cain […]

New fire supression rating could mean rate decrease

(Rockwall) July 5, 2013 – Home and business owners with fire insurance based on fire suppression ratings by the New Jersey-based Insurance Service Office (ISO) could get a rate decrease. The decrease would affect only fire insurance premiums based on the Rockwall Fire Department’s recent Class 2 rating from the Insurance Services Offices (ISO) Public […]

Register for Rockwall’s Citizen Fire Academy

(ROCKWALL-February 23, 2013) Learn more about the services provided by the City of Rockwall Fire Department while increasing your fire and life safety awareness. Sign-up now for the Rockwall Fire Department’s 2013 Citizen Fire Academy held March 28 through May 23. The CFA meets each Thursday from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. with a full […]

Soroptimists, Fire Department ready for Firefighter’s Ball benefiting Colbert family

(ROCKWALL-January 29, 2013) Members of the Rockwall Soroptimists joined members of the Rockwall Fire Department to assist in planning the live and silent auctions for their upcoming Firefighter’s Ball on March 2, from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront at The Harbor. The Rockwall Fire Department and the Garland Fire Fighters Association are hosting an […]

Garland ISD schools recognized for safety, high attendance

(Garland ISD) October 31, 2012 – Garland ISD’s District Improvement Plan includes five main goals, one of which ensures that every campus provides a safe, healthy, orderly environment. Several GISD schools were recently recognized for doing just that as the Garland Fire Marshal’s Office and GISD Student Services Department issued safety and attendance awards. The […]

Nebbie Williams celebrates ‘Out of this World’ walk-a-thon

Nebbie  second graders are getting ready for the parade with their spirit banner and crazy hair. Photos submitted by Laurie Walton. (Rockwall ISD) October 29, 2012 – The 7th annual Nebbie Williams Elementary Walk-A-Thon was held on Oct 26 and was a huge success as the school’s “Out of This World” fundraiser. The cold front did […]

Lewisville to distribute free mosquito larvicide tablets to residents

(Lewisville) August 20, 2012 – City officials will distribute free larvicide “dunk” tablets to residents on a limited basis on Aug. 23-24. Residents can visit Central Fire Station, 188 N. Valley Parkway, between 5 and 9 p.m. either day to receive two free tablets per household. This will be a drive-through service operated by volunteers […]

Firefighter Pipes, Drum & Honor Guard Symposium May 10

(Lewisville) May 1, 2012 – Lewisville Fire Department will host the fourth annual Keeping Tradition Alive Firefighter Pipes, Drum and Honor Guard Symposium next week at the Lewisville Convention Center. The public is invited to enjoy the free Jam Session on Thursday, May 10, on the front steps of Lewisville City Hall. Gates will open at […]

Poor Man’s Supper to benefit United Way

(Kaufman) City of Kaufman employees will host the 5th Annual Poor Man’s Supper benefiting United Way, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Kaufman Fire Station, 301 S. Madison. Enjoy chili, crackers and tea  while helping a good cause. Tickets are $5 at City Hall or at the door. To learn more, call […]