UPDATE 1/19/21: The Jan 25 class was cancelled. CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is a program through FEMA to help train and organize local citizens to help during disasters or other times of need. EastTex Regional CERT is sponsored by the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management, and are an all-volunteer organization that helps local […]
Job Program is Free and Open To All UPDATE (June 28, 2019) – For the latest information and schedule for the Job Connection Ministry at Lake Pointe Church, visit their website at www.lakepointe.org/jobconnection or email Craig Rodenmayer, Misson Support Manager/Job Connection, at . (ROCKWALL, TX – May 31, 2019) Looking for a job in today’s market […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 7, 2018) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary was pleased to have representatives from Camp Gladiator speak at their May 22 meeting. These trainers are dedicated to helping the people of Rockwall get in shape and stay healthy. Carlie Hendrickson Lee, Anna Hernandez and Sarah Naylor are trainers for the boot camp. But […]
Six Week Training Program Available Starting May 15 (ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2017)The YRock Sprint Triathlon, presented by the Sports Medicine Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, is coming Sunday, June 25 to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Registration for the triathlon is underway at playtri.com/yrock. There is also a 5K and […]
(HEATH, TX – Jan. 301, 2017) With a specific mission at a soccer stadium filled to capacity with fans, and a short amount of time in which to complete the mission, each officer cautiously picked up the controls and with little instruction, flew a drone for the very first time. Some flew the drone straight into […]
Information sessions, volunteer training coming (ROCKWALL, TX – March 9, 2016) As part of March’s National Social Work Month celebration, Lone Star CASA recognizes and thanks those who devote their lives to bettering the lives of others. Social workers strive to build a stronger community for all people, and CASA is a proud partner in […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) – The Rockwall County Library Literacy Program, Reading For Adults (RFA), will hold a training session for new tutors. RFA has been serving Rockwall County for over 15 years, providing free educational classes to community adults. The program offers classes in ESL (English as a Second Language), GED, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 28, 2015) This past weekend, our eyes have been opened to just how vulnerable our homes and businesses can be. The disaster had substantial impacts on our surrounding communities, affecting family and friends; neighbors and co-workers. During our deployment to Rowlett, we heard many stories of neighbor helping neighbor, which is […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – August 15, 2015) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is in need of more volunteers to serve the foster children of Rockwall County and Kaufman County. You don’t have to be a lawyer or social worker to be a volunteer. Volunteers come from all cultures, professions, and educational backgrounds. CASA […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – July 30, 2015) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is in need of more volunteers to serve the foster children of Rockwall County and Kaufman County. You don’t have to be a lawyer or social worker to be a volunteer. Volunteers come from all cultures, professions, and educational backgrounds. CASA […]