‘Welcome Home, Stormy’ event set for Wednesday, July 24 (Wylie) July 22, 2013 – After a nationwide online vote, Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship in Wylie has won a new member to join the ranks of the Therapy Horses serving United States Veterans. Stormy, a rare Gypsy Vanner breed horse, was won by Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship after […]
(ROCKWALL) May 27, 2013 – Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor in Rockwall is serving up one pound of crawfish and an ice cold draft beer FREE for active duty military and veterans today, Monday, May 27.
Rockwall County families with loved ones serving in the military can connect at the Y (Rockwall, November 10, 2012) – Military Family Month provides all Americans the opportunity to recognize the dedication, sacrifice and service of military personnel and their families. The Rockwall Family YMCA recognizes military families this November and all year round by […]
(Rockwall – November 12, 2012) Veterans and families of the United States Military are invited to a special weekend-long event at Costco in Rockwall. Come to Costco at 1225 Highway 78 in Rockwall from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9; 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10; and 10 a.m. to 6 […]
Rebuilding Together Dallas unveils veteran’s newly restored home (Dallas) November 7, 2012 – Rebuilding Together Greater Dallas, a nonprofit organization working to preserve affordable homeownership, along with its sponsors, presented a local veteran with the keys to her newly restored home today. Rebuilding Together Greater Dallas received the home from Wells Fargo and through the […]
(Rockwall) November 7, 2012 – For almost 40 years, Rest Haven Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Rockwall has taken great pride in honoring local veterans with various programs and celebrations. This year, Rest Haven will again recreate the nostalgic atmosphere of an old-fashioned USO Canteen, with festive decorations and music on Friday, November 9. […]
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 ISD) The 13th annual USO show presented by the Amy Parks-Heath Elementary Starlight Singers will be Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday, Feb. 4 at Maurine Cain Middle School, 6620 FM 552 in Rockwall. Friday’s performance will feature a USO Dessert, Dance & Show at 7 p.m. The cost is $12 per ticket. Saturday’s performance […]
(Rockwall County) The Rock Wall Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting a special display at the Rockwall County Library throughout November, honoring veterans. The display includes memorabilia from World War I, World War II, Vietnam photos, uniforms, medals and related historical items. The library is located at 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane in […]
(Garland) On Veteran’s Day, the Garland Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department will host a plaque dedication ceremony to honor 31 Garland residents who were killed in action during World War II. The ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. at the Veteran’s Tribute Garden on the grounds of the Senior Activity Center, 600 West Avenue […]