ROCKWALL, TX (July 28, 2021) Rockwall ISD announces its policy today that this school year, healthy meals will be offered every school day to all students at no cost. Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals. However, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued guidance […]
YMCA Dallas to hold free swim assessments at area branches Saturday, May 29 from 11am-1pm; provide tips to keep children safe in backyard pools DALLAS (May 27, 2021) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has announced it has set a goal of eliminating childhood drowning in kids 4 and under. Drowning is the second leading […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 24, 2021) In remembrance of those lost during service to our country, the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall invites all military personnel, past and present (with valid military ID), first responders, and healthcare heroes – along with their families – to enjoy the Y for FREE from Monday, May 24 through Monday, […]
ROCKWALL, TX – April 8, 2021 – Rockwall County LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) will host a Citizen Pre-Workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 17 at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane, Rockwall, TX 75087. This FREE, informational session will cover what is needed before beginning the application, […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 1, 2021 – The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit will be stopping in Rockwall, TX – first from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 7 at The Rockwall Home Depot, and again from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, March 8 at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium. The Exhibit represents the […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 25, 2021 – The Rockwall Fire Department’s Citizens Fire Academy will start March 18, 2021 and run through May 27, 2021. Class will meet on Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Fire Station #2, 920 Rockwall Parkway, plus one full Saturday. Tuition is free. This is an opportunity […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 25, 2021 – JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, located at 1210 N. Goliad St., will host a free Financial Wellness Workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, featuring a discussion on home buying and selling, estate planning, and saving for those big life moments. Get tips on mortgages, […]
Offer is available to new customers at 171 storage facilities statewide amid winter storm DALLAS, Texas (Feb. 18, 2021) — U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage to Texas residents across the entire state impacted by the ongoing winter storms and widespread power outages. The disaster relief assistance program is […]
TERRELL, TX – Feb. 1, 2021 – STAR Transit is providing free rides for persons with confirmed appointments to get the COVID 19 vaccine shots. The curb-to-curb service extends outside of the agency’s service area. Rides are available Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. For this purpose, STAR Transit is temporarily adding Saturday […]
January is National Mentoring Month; sign up today to mentor and inspire youth in our community DALLAS (January 19, 2021) – It’s National Mentoring Month and throughout the month, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the YMCA are partnering together to put out the call to ask adults (Bigs) in North Texas to sign up and […]