Rockwall, TX (November 10, 2023) – This morning, JER Chilton YMCA’s annual Veterans Day ceremony was held with community members, leaders, YMCA staff and board members in attendance for the purpose of honoring all those who served. While Veterans Day is traditionally recognized on November 11, today’s ceremony seemed fitting with the birthday of the […]
Rockwall, TX (July 3, 2023) – On July 4, 1776, a huge event took place after the American Revolution that we celebrate as a federal holiday. The Second Continental Congress unanimously adapted the Declaration of Independence, drafted by Thomas Jefferson, announcing the colonies separation from Great Britain. The United States of America has been involved […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 17, 2023) And the mystery continues. Why didn’t we shoot down the Chinese spy balloon that crossed the entire United States before our military finally shot it down as it passed over our Eastern coast? That, in my opinion, is a good question. Ask yourself, “What if that would have been one […]
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 […]
(Rockwall, TX) – On Friday, January 21, Senator Bob Hall met with Texas Adjutant General Tracy Norris at his Capitol office in Austin. Sen. Hall and Gen. Norris discussed the Texas National Guard’s ongoing deployment to secure the border in support of Gov. Abbott’s Operation Lone Star. The conversation addressed a variety of topics surrounding […]
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, […]
ROYSE CITY, TX – Oct. 9, 2020 – Throughout the month of November, the Royse City Chamber of Commerce will display decorated stars at the Chamber office in honor of our Armed Forces. Those interested in participating in “The Stars of Our Military” may pre-order 18″ wood stars for $25 which can be decorated and […]
ROCKWALL/ROYSE CITY, TX – June 9, 2020 – Please join the owners and staff at Rockwall and Royse City Urgent Care in welcoming back William Nicholas, PA, to Royse City Urgent Care. Captain Nicholas has been deployed with the U.S. Army in the United Arab Emirates for the last eight months serving as a Physician Assistant. We are so […]
ROCKWALL, TX – June 9, 2020 – Today is the big day! The Rockwall High School counselors have officially verified all 585 RHS Senior transcripts and diplomas and report on Facebook that they are so thankful for our RHS staff and all they have poured into these precious kids over their last four years. They […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 15, 2019) This week, the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall hosted Veterans Week inviting the community to honor and recognize the service and sacrifice of our nation’s military veterans. The Y kicked off the week with a flag folding ceremony on Veterans Day, put on in partnership with the Terry Fisher […]