Greenville, TX (November 10, 2025) – Veterans Outpost is proud to announce its upcoming Open House, welcoming the community to explore its 50-acre facility dedicated to supporting veterans and their families. The event will take place on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at 1889 Mamie Road, Greenville, TX 75402. Guests […]
Rockwall, TX (August 5, 2025) – On Saturday, August 2, first responders from Rockwall County and the cities of Rockwall, Heath, Fate, Royse City, McLendon-Chisholm, and Rowlett gathered at Pegasus Foods in Rockwall to conduct a joint hazardous materials response exercise. This year’s scenario was one of the most challenging we’ve designed: a disgruntled employee […]
Rockwall, TX (May 19, 2025) – Carry The Load, a non-profit that honors fallen military and first responders, is hosting its annual Memorial May walk in Rockwall on Saturday, May 24, at the Rockwall County Courthouse at 6 p.m. Each year thousands of people join Carry The Load events across the country, and this year we expect […]
Honoring first responders, military veterans lost to suicide Rockwall, TX (October 21, 2024) – A crowd of more than 300 people, including first responders from across the state, gathered Sept. 21 for an unveiling ceremony of Heroes Memorial Park, located 1120 W. Rusk St. (66 Boat Ramp). The ceremony was a heartfelt tribute honoring the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 12, 2024) – The City of Rockwall, in partnership with First H.E.L.P., is proud to announce the unveiling of Heroes Memorial Park on Saturday, September 21, 2024. This new memorial is dedicated to honoring first responders and veterans who have died by suicide, ensuring they are remembered for how they lived and the […]
Worcester, MA (July 11, 2024) — Death by suicide is probably the most tragic and traumatic aspect of mental health crisis. Suicide leaves a permanent void in the lives of the people whose loved one has chosen this to be the end of their life. This is true for anyone affected by suicide, but perhaps […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 26, 2023) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with Rockwall Fire Station #2 for its 8th Annual First Responders Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday afternoon. The event brought together over 200 business leaders, city and county officials, and first responders for a memorable celebration of the dedication and courage displayed by Rockwall’s […]
UPDATE (11am May 5, 2023) – The 24 HR Challenge has been postponed to May 13th. Sadly, Captain Jamie “Bill” Graham with the McKinney Fire Department died in car accident on Wednesday. He was a member of CrossFit Lavon and was going to participate in this event. Staff Sergeant retired Jason Morgan with the Air […]
Benefitting Military, Veterans and First Responder Families FATE, TX (Dec. 7, 2022) – The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 137 of Greater North Dallas (DAV) is pleased to present Operation Veterans Angels, their first annual holiday food box distribution event. In a joint effort by local veteran and patriot organizations, the DAV and their Event Partners […]
North Texas First Responders Invited to Register for Memorial Tower Climb of Downtown Fort Worth’s Bank of America Tower FORT WORTH (August 23, 2022) – City Center Fort Worth will host up to 200 first responders on Sunday, September 11, 2022 for a Memorial Tower Climb. First responders from City Center Security, local Police and […]