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Published September 24Experience Gardening: A Little Soil, A Lot of Joy
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 24, 2026) Ever consider gardening? Enjoy these personal insights from Rockwall County gardeners who have found more than vegetables, flowers and dirt in their garden. Walter and Carla have a beautiful vegetable garden. Walter has early memories of helping his…
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Published September 22The Health Clinic at Helping Hands & Graceful Wellness Medspa Invite you to the 15th Annual Pink Party & 50th Anniversary Celebration
ROCKWALL, TX — On Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, please join us to celebrate a landmark milestone at the 15th Annual Pink Party. This year’s event carries special significance as Helping Hands honors 50 years of service to the Rockwall community since its…
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Published September 22Rockwall Community Invited to Celebrate the Life of Rita Flinchum
ROCKWALL, Texas (Sept. 22, 2026) — Friends, neighbors, and all whose lives were touched by Rita Flinchum are invited to celebrate her life on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 7 p.m. at The Center at Rockwall City Place, 108 E. Washington St., Rockwall, TX 75087. Rita devoted her…
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Published September 22Patricia Mejia marks 10 years with Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County
A decade of heart, hope and leadership ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 22, 2026) Long before blue ribbons, blue lights and “Go Blue for Kids” became familiar sights throughout Rockwall County each April, there was a vision: create a place where children who experienced abuse could…
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Published September 17Nominations Open for 2026 Ricki Brown Award
Submit your nominations for the Ricki Brown Award, honoring library staff for outstanding service in public, school, or academic libraries in Abilene and Wylie. Deadline to submit is October 22, 2026.
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Published September 14Live Well Rockwall campaign supports lifesaving screenings for Rockwall County residents
Community Invited to Tour Mobile Health Unit ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 14, 2026) — Rockwall County residents have an opportunity to make a direct impact on the health of their neighbors through the 2026 Live Well Rockwall campaign, a community-driven initiative benefiting Texas…
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Published September 14Rockwall Fall Community Service Fair Offers One-Stop Connection to Local Volunteer Opportunities
ROCKWALL, Texas (Sept 10, 2026) – For Rockwall-area residents looking for a way to give back this September, a new community event will make finding a place to serve as simple as showing up. A Fall Community Service Fair, sponsored by JustServe, will bring around 20 local…
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Published September 10Mobile Food Pantry September through November distribution dates
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept.10, 2026) — Catholic Charities Dallas, in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, will bring its Mobile Community Pantry to Rockwall, providing free fresh food to individuals and families in need. The food pantry will be hosted at Our Lady of the Lake…
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Published September 10Rowlett Lions Club President Tamra Williams Honored with Prestigious Big “R” Pacesetter Award
ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 10, 2026) — The Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center has officially named Tamra Williams, President of the Rowlett Lions Club, the recipient of the distinguished Big “R” Pacesetter Award. The announcement was celebrated during the Chamber’s annual Hometown…
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Published September 09Rockwall Area Retired Teachers Association to host first meeting of the school year Sept. 9
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 8, 2026) Rockwall Area Retired Teachers Association (RARTA) members will have their first meeting for the 2026-2027 school year on Wednesday morning, September 9, 10:30AM, in the large meeting room of the Rockwall County Library. Thomas Poore, District 10…
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Published September 08Rockwall Cares | Annual Caregiver Conference Set For Sept. 17 at Rest Haven
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 8, 2026) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and Rest Haven Funeral Home & Memorial Park will host the ROCKWALL CARES 14th Annual Caregiver Conference from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at Rest Haven, 2500 State Hwy 66 East in Rockwall.…