(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 11, 2019) On Veterans Day morning, the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall welcomed city officials, veterans and community members to a flag-folding ceremony in recognition of those who serve and have served in our nation’s military. Put on in partnership with the Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117 in Rockwall, the […]
(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 […]
(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX – Nov. 5, 2019) On Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., the City of McLendon-Chisholm invites the public to a Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial located outside of City Hall (1371 W FM 550). The ceremony will give attendees the opportunity to see the new engraved bricks installed at the memorial, […]
Proceeds from Nov. 2 event to benefit local veterans (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 2, 2019) Soulman’s Bar-B-Que will serve up their famous all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from 7 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the I-30 Rockwall location, with a portion of sales directly benefiting Patriot PAWS. Patriot PAWS is a Rockwall-based, national non-profit that trains […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 18, 2019) “This is our third year serving Rockwall veterans. We provided free dental care to 77 deserving veterans last year; we are aiming to beat that in 2019,” said Dr. Stan Lowrance in kicking off the D-Day for V-Day. D-Day (Dental Day) for V-Day (Veterans Day) provides an exam, a cleaning, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 3, 2019) Patriot PAWS Service Dogs and The Dallas Builders Association (DBA) celebrated the completion of a newly constructed Veterans House on Friday, May 31st at the Main Campus of Patriot PAWS located at 254 Ranch Trail in Rockwall, TX. State Representative Justin Holland and City of Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt offered […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 26, 2019) The oldest nonprofit in Rockwall County – the American Legion Terry Fisher Post 117 – celebrated its 100th birthday and recognized its 21 Texas Boys State/Girls State delegates on Sunday, March 24. Congrats to the following Rockwall High School, Rockwall-Heath High School and Heritage Christian Academy students who will represent […]
Pet Store Launches Fundraiser for Patriot PAWS Service Dogs (November 15, 2018) – Pet Supplies Plus, the largest and most trusted pet retail franchise in the United States, is pleased to announce its partnership with Natural Balance. Together, they’re launching a fundraiser designed to draw attention to the positive impact pets have on active and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2018) The students and staff at Linda Lyon Elementary had the joy of honoring veterans of the United States military with a special Veterans Day breakfast and program. They were honored to have over 50 veterans and numerous guests attend. The student-led program opened with the presentation of our nation’s colors […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 6, 2018) Breakfast is back as Soulman’s Salutes veterans and the canine patriots who serve them. On November 10th, Soulmans will be serving up their signature all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from 7 a.m.-10:45 a.m. at their Rockwall location ( 691 E. Interstate 30 Rockwall, TX 75087) with a portion of sales directly […]