Hot Dogs for Heroes: Highland Meadows to honor local first responders this Friday

Hot Dogs for Heroes: Highland Meadows to honor local first responders this Friday

ROCKWALL, TX (June 29, 2022) – Highland Meadows Health and Rehab – an award-winning licensed skilled nursing facility offering comprehensive rehabilitation services and long-term care, will host Hot Dogs For Heroes, a drive-thru appreciation event, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 1st. As Highland Meadows joins our nation in celebrating independence, they wish […]

Rockwall Rotary honors officers, firefighters of the year at Public Safety Awards Luncheon

Rockwall Rotary honors officers, firefighters of the year at Public Safety Awards Luncheon

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2022) The Rockwall Rotary Club hosted its Annual Public Safety Awards Luncheon yesterday, honoring  our police, fire, paramedics and other first responders for their courage, sacrifice, contributions and service to our community. Rotary President Kevin Pate and Rotary Vocational Services Director Shane Hollas presented the awards along with various department representatives. […]

Message from VROC Director: Major milestone achieved in giving back to veterans, first responders

Message from VROC Director:  Major milestone achieved in giving back to veterans, first responders

ROCKWALL, TX )Dec. 17, 2021  As Director of The VROC – Veterans Resource and Outreach Center, I am pleased to announce the achievement of a major milestone. For YTD 2021, we have exceeded $300,000 dollars worth of “Give Back” directly to our Veterans, First Responders and through our “Good Neighbor” Policy! This amount includes the […]

Rockwall County first responders honored at appreciation luncheon

Rockwall County first responders honored at appreciation luncheon

  ROCKWALL, TX – December 3, 2021 — Rockwall County police, fire and EMS were treated to an outdoor barbecue lunch Thursday at Harry Myers Park, in recognition and appreciation of their dedication to protect and serve. The Chamber’s 6th Annual First Responders Appreciation Luncheon welcomed guest speaker Quint Avenetti, US Marine Corps (Retired), and […]

A badge of Honor nonprofit to host inaugural 1st Responder and Veteran Family Fun Day Dec. 11

A badge of Honor nonprofit to host inaugural 1st Responder and Veteran Family Fun Day Dec. 11

ROCKWALL, TX – November 1, 2021 — Area first responders and veterans are invited to bring their families for a fun day at the Veterans Resource & Outreach Center (4210 Industrial St., Rowlett, TX) on Saturday, Dec. 11. Starting at 10 a.m., the event provides a unique opportunity for first responders, veterans and their families […]

Here’s the line-up for ‘Heroes Day’ events Saturday at Harry Myers Park

Here’s the line-up for ‘Heroes Day’ events Saturday at Harry Myers Park

ROCKWALL, TX – September 23, 2021 — The community is invited to join Rockwall County first responders on Saturday, Sept. 25 for a full day of family fun in the park – a special event to celebrate our local heroes and thank them for their service and sacrifice. This is an opportunity for hometown heroes and […]

City of Rockwall Utility, Billing & Payroll Departments create 9/11 memorial

City of Rockwall Utility, Billing & Payroll Departments create 9/11 memorial

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 9, 2021) To commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the staff of the Utility Billing and Payroll Departments at the City of Rockwall have created a detailed and moving display. They spent many hours of their own time outside of work to make the display items by hand. The department will host […]

Celebrate local first responders during ‘Heroes Day’ at Harry Myers Park

Celebrate local first responders during ‘Heroes Day’ at Harry Myers Park

ROCKWALL, TX – September 3, 2021 — The community is invited to join Rockwall County first responders on Saturday, Sept. 25 for a full day of family fun in the park – a special event to celebrate our local heroes and thank them for their service and sacrifice. This is an opportunity for hometown heroes and […]

Celebrate first responders on ‘Heroes Day’ at Harry Myers Park

Celebrate first responders on ‘Heroes Day’ at Harry Myers Park

ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2021 — The community is invited to join Rockwall County first responders on Saturday, Sept. 25 for a full day of family fun in the park – a special event to celebrate our local heroes and thank them for their service and sacrifice. “This is an opportunity for our heroes […]

Tickets expected to sell out within hours this Friday for Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County Bubbles & Bags event

Tickets expected to sell out within hours this Friday for Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County Bubbles & Bags event

ROCKWALL, TX (June 1, 2021) Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Friday, June 4 for the ever-popular Bubbles & Bags Designer Purse BINGO event benefiting Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. Each year, demand for individual tickets and sponsorships is high and seats historically sell out within hours, if not minutes. This year’s event […]