(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 5, 2019) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, located at 1210 N. Goliad in Rockwall, is currently collecting donations in order to send 200 care packages to military personnel ahead of Thanksgiving. The community is encouraged to stop in with donations and join in on “Packing Day” to help prepare the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2018) Local banker Jennifer Ott and realtor Delena Radney have joined forces to give back to their community’s heroes in need through the Homes for Heroes program. Through the program, Ott and Radney assist firefighters, law enforcement, military (active, reserves and veterans), healthcare workers, EMS and teachers with finding and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 7, 2018) Business Jet Center hosted its 5th Annual, Cleared to Land on the Green Charity Golf Tournament on November 10, 2017. A record breaking $45,000 was raised on a picture-perfect day and donated to Folds of Honor and Patriot Paws Service Dogs. Both charities assist families of military veterans by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 29, 2018) On Jan. 26, Rep. John Ratcliffe recognized Rockwall High School student Kevin Smith on his appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. Smith, a senior at RHS, is the first student from Texas’ 4th Congressional to receive and accept an appointment to any academy for the 2018-2019 school year. “I’d […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 14, 2016) One Christmas several years ago, we were broke. I don’t mean the we-aren’t-going-to-have-as-big-of-Christmas-broke, I mean the complete lack of any money. The no presents, no Santa, no-Christmas-kind-of-broke. I don’t remember the reason whether it was a string of medical bills or a load of untimely repairs; all I remember […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 5, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted Friday for the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2943), which boosts support for America’s military, enhances national defense capabilities and provides the biggest pay raise for U.S. service members in six years. The bill authorizes the $619 billion in funding necessary to restore […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 7, 2016) Spend an evening with Diamond Rio at Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse, Sunday, Nov. 6, during a special fundraising event benefiting military families. Everyone is invited to enjoy live music, a live auction and raffle in support of TheHealingRoad.org, a locally based foundation that provides life-changing outdoor experiences for […]
WE REMEMBER (ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 11, 2016) Recordings of the chaos from the terrorist attacks on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 – the day that saw three hijacked planes crash into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon – rang out over the first responders, military members and others in uniform at Rest Haven […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—May 10) Hawaiian Falls will offer free admission to all military personnel at its North Texas water parks in Garland, The Colony, Mansfield and Roanoke from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Memorial Day weekend – Saturday, May 28; Sunday, May 29; and Monday, May 30. All immediate family members can purchase their day pass […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 10, 2015) For the first time, the Snowball Express will arrive in Rockwall on Monday, December 14 with over 400 family members of our nation’s fallen service men and women.The families will arrive in DFW and then ride buses to Shenaniganz for a day of fun and entertainment. City officials, staff, the Rockwall Police Department and Rockwall Fire […]