Rockwall, TX (November 18, 2025) – On Tuesday, November 11, J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall staff, friends, and community members gathered in a poignant tribute reflecting on and honoring Veterans for their profound commitment to our nation. The annual event, which blends faithful prayer, unwavering patriotism, and deep appreciation, serves to remind all in attendance […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 12, 2025) The Rockwall Independent School District community came together Tuesday morning to honor America’s heroes during its second annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Guests filled the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium concourse in red, white, and blue as we thanked our local veterans for their service. The Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy […]
Rockwall, TX (November 7, 2025) – Rockwall Independent School District invites the community to join in honoring local heroes at the 2nd annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium flagpoles. This year’s guest speaker will be James Randolph, Jr., a […]
Rockwall, TX (November 12, 2024) – The members of Young Men’s Service League Rockwall-Heath Chapter were honored to present military branch flags to 73 local veterans in recognition of their service to our country. Flags were installed this past week at the homes of 28 Army, 18 Navy, 18 Air Force, and 9 Marine veterans. […]
(PROSPER, TEXAS) –Patriot PAWS Service Dogs received a generous $50,000 donation from industry leading pet brands, Pet Supplies Plus & Natural Balance on November 9th, 2023. Proceeds were from the annual Veteran’s Day focused campaign where Natural Balance products purchased at Pet Supplies Plus store locations benefited the mission of Patriot PAWS. Patriot PAWS Service […]
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 (September 21, 2023) – Saturday, November 4 at 8:00 a.m. CrossFit Swashbuckle of Fate, Texas will be hosting their 2nd annual ROW 4 VETS! This is a FUN family friendly fundraising event to benefit the Coast X Coast Foundation. This is a 4-person team marathon rowing competition To join in the competition the donation […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 12, 2021 — On Veterans Day, Highland Meadows Health & Rehab celebrated all of its residents who are veterans with a special pinning ceremony led by Rockwall County Judge David Sweet. Sweet fastened an honorary American flag pin to each resident veteran in attendance, as Highland Meadows staff joined him in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 10, 2021) The Terry Fisher Fisher American Legion Post 117 will host a Veterans Day ceremony at 8 a.m. Thursday morning at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, 1210 N. Goliad. The Rockwall Police Department Color Guard will present the flag. Trumpeter Abraham Smith of Rockwall High School will play “The Star-Spangled […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 8, 2021 — Join the American Legion Terry Fisher Post 117 in a celebration honoring our veterans on the Downtown Rockwall Square this Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The event begins at 5 p.m. with a proclamation at the Historic Downtown Courthouse, followed by a patriotic concert at 5:30 p.m. at San […]