Rockwall Noon Rotary Celebrates Rockwall County Public Service Award Recipients
Rockwall, TX (April 27, 2023) – Rotary Noon Rotary President, Kevin Pate, and fellow Rotarians welcomed attendees to the Public Safety Awards luncheon on April 27. The annual event included guests,...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Miss Maxine!
Rockwall. TX (May 5, 2023) – Maxine had a day! Not just any day but a very, very special day – her 103rd birthday! On Friday, May 5th, a large gathering of extended family and friends rolled out the...
View ArticleYMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Celebrates 13th Annual Father of the Year Awards
DALLAS, TEXAS (June 16, 2023) – Every year, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has taken part in spotlighting dads who are making a difference. Through a detailed nomination process, 18 individuals are...
View ArticlePatriot Paws helps veterans and others regain independence one dog at a time
Rockwall, TX (June 23, 2023) – Last month, an emotional and joyous event occurred placing American heroes with four-legged heroes through the devotion of Rockwall non-profit, Patriot PAWS Service Dogs....
View ArticleLone Star CASA swears in 5 new volunteers
Rockwall, TX (July 11, 2023) – On the last Friday afternoon in June at the Rockwall County Courthouse, the Honorable Judge Hall officially swore in 5 new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed...
View ArticleRockwall area Marine, aviator celebrates 100 years
ROCKWALL, TX (July 24, 2023) Over 50 family and friends and five generations gathered at the Veterans Resource & Outreach Center in Rowlett on July 23 to celebrate the 100th birthday of Donald L....
View ArticleTexas Health Rockwall Nurse Retires after 50 Years of Service
Rockwall, TX (July 26, 2023) – When Margie Ybarra, B.S.N., R.N., graduated from nursing school, she had to twirl a piece of hair and fasten on a white nurse’s hat with a bobby pin to get ready for work...
View ArticleRockwall County Library Adult Literacy Center Director, Carol Cease,...
Rockwall, TX (August 25, 2023) – Students of the Rockwall Adult Literacy Center’s English as a Second Language (ESL) class held a special presentation on August 24, 2023 to honor Carol Cease, Director...
View ArticleRockwall YMCA “Angel Camp” makes for a summer of life-changing moments
Rockwall, TX (August 25, 2023) – Summer parties are fun, and JER Chilton YMCA Angel Camp Summer Party is no different, however it is bittersweet as staff say farewell to campers and their families for...
View Article“JUST SERVE” to commemorate 9/11
ROCKWALL, TX (September 6, 2023) — This year to commemorate 9/11, over 35 Rockwall-area community members are uniting with thousands around the DFW area to pack meals for families suffering from food...
View ArticleRockwall ISD 6th grader donates contest winnings to local animal shelter
HEATH, TX (Sept. 9, 2023) In an inspiring turn of events at a back-to-school lock-in party for 6th graders, Rockwall ISD student Rachel Gilmore emerged as the winner of a “heads or tails” contest,...
View ArticleAnnual Helping Hands Golf Tournament successfully raises money for those in need
Rockwall, TX (September 14, 2023) – The 17th Annual Helping Hands Golf Tournament, held on September 8th, 2023, was a resounding success, bringing together golf enthusiasts and supporters of a great...
View ArticleAnnual I30 Classic Pack the Pantry Food Drive sets record
Rockwall, TX (September 25, 2023) – One Rockwall County community event stands out every September – the Rockwall ISD and Toyota of Rockwall I30 Classic Pack the Pantry competition. The food drive...
View ArticleJER Chilton Rockwall YMCA unveils plaque to honor namesake, Bob Chilton
Rockwall, TX (September 25, 2023) – On Thursday, September 21, JER Chilton YMCA in Rockwall held a special event to commemorate the contributions of Bob Chilton, who was an avid supporter and friend....
View ArticlePatriot Paws Service Dogs & Texas Department of Criminal Justice: A...
Gatesville, TX (October 19, 2023) – On Monday, October 9th, 5 deserving United States Veterans began their two-week process of receiving a Patriot PAWS Service Dog. The first week was conducted at the...
View ArticleLone Star CASA Swears in New Volunteers
Rockwall, Texas (November 8, 2023) – On Tuesday November 7th, The Honorable Judge Hall officially swore in 4 new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing...
View ArticleJER Chilton YMCA honors veterans with memorable Veterans Day ceremony
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...
View ArticleRockwall Breakfast Rotary hosts Coats for Kids 2023
Rockwall, TX (November 14, 2023) – Saturday, November 11 was a day of many smiles and fun for all who participated in Rockwall Breakfast Rotary’s Coats for Kids annual event. Each November, Breakfast...
View ArticleCadet Colonel Noah Shepson receives Civil Air Patrol highest cadet honor
Rockwall, TX (November 18, 2023) – On August 29, 2023, Cadet Colonel Noah Shepson became the 2,461st cadet to receive Civil Air Patrol’s highest cadet honor, the General Carl A. Spaatz Award. Cadets...
View ArticleLone Star CASA swears in new volunteers
From Left to Right: Tabassum Mahzabeen, Valan Sparks, Honorable Judge Brett Hall and Eric Fast Rockwall, TX (December 3, 2024)– On November 21, 2024, at the Rockwall County Courthouse, the Honorable...
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