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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 28, 2020 — The Rockwall and Rowlett communities officially dedicated the State Highway 66 bridge as the “Heroes Memorial Bridge” this past weekend. Third Watch LE Motorcycle Club welcomed state and city officials, citizens and patriots to the dedication event on Sept. 26, capped off by their 2nd Annual Hands Across […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 24, 2020) Last year at this time, Bubbles & Bags organizers never anticipated that a global pandemic would disrupt plans for an even bigger and better Designer Purse BINGO celebration in 2020. After all, the 2019 fundraiser was such a success that tickets sold out within hours and more than 600 party-goers […]