(ROYSE CITY, TX – Nov. 20, 2015) The belief of the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is that we can’t seek achievement for ourselves personally and forget about progress and prosperity for our community. If we as a community don’t step up to help each other, then who will? That is why […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 6, 2015) Congressman John Ratcliffe, representing the 4th Congressional District of Texas, reminds anyone interested in attending a service academy, the deadline is rapidly approaching! Deadline is October 15, 2015. Members of Congress may nominate applicants who meet the eligibility requirements established by law. Contact the office at (972)771-0100 to request […]
ROCKWALL, TX (November 13, 2014) It was a cold and windy Tuesday but that did not stop a group of local veterans from marching in memory and honor of fellow military veterans this Veteran’s Day. Patrick Wolfe and Dusty Sluder organized what in the military is referred to as a “ruck march” to show their […]
(May 22, 2014) Hawaiian Falls will offer free admission to all active duty military personnel at its water parks in Garland, The Colony, Mansfield, Roanoke and Waco from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. All immediate family members can purchase their day pass for a discounted price of $19.99. “We’re […]
ROCKWALL (November 8, 2013) Military veterans and active military personnel can adopt a companion animal for only $11 as part of a Veterans Day celebration by Rockwall Pets. The Rockwall-based nonprofit will be adopting adult dogs and cats at a special rate to anyone with a military ID at the Rockwall Petco on November 9-10. The Veterans […]
(May 27, 2013) Hawaiian Falls will offer free admission to all active duty military personnel at any of five Texas waterparks, including parks in Garland, The Colony, Mansfield, Roanoke and Waco, from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. All immediate family members can purchase their passes for $19.99. “We want to […]
Come out to the Rockwall County Veteran’s Memorial, located at 950 TL Townsend Drive in Rockwall, at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 14 to participate in the Pushups for Charity Challenge, benefiting our wounded military. Pushups for Charity is an alliance of many of the world’s most respected fitness professionals who have come together to support […]
Hawaiian Falls Roanoke, Soldiers Serve with Heart to honor veterans, troops on Memorial Day On Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day) beginning at 8 a.m., soldiers, veterans, and the community will gather at the VFW Post 5074, 705 Oak Street in Roanoke, to march in honor of fallen American soldiers. The half mile Hero Walk will […]
(Rockwall) May 27, 2012 – At 4 a.m., Sunday, May 27, 2012, Carry the Load’s relay team stopped at the new Rockwall Veteran’s Memorial at the new county courthouse on Yellowjacket Lane. Community members, students, parents, and citizens showed up to support Carry the Load’s mission of highlighting the meaning of Memorial Day across America. […]
Students at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison adopt soldiers, welcome them home (Addison) May 24, 2012 – With Memorial Day quickly approaching, it is important to honor and show our appreciation for the men and women making great sacrifices while serving our country. This school year, Trinity Christian Academy adopted four alumni who are currently in service: Dean Driskill […]