American Pickers to film in Texas

American Pickers to film in Texas

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 1, 2017) Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Texas! They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout the region in December 2017 and January 2018! AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. The […]

Garland Chamber’s Annual Prayer Breakfast Nov. 30

Garland Chamber’s Annual Prayer Breakfast Nov. 30

A 30-Year Tradition of Unity Continues (GARLAND, TX – Oct. 31, 2017)  Garland native Clint Bruce, former Navy SEAL and Co-Founder of Carry the Load, will take center stage at the Garland Chamber’s 30th Annual Leadership Garland Prayer Breakfast on Nov. 30, 2017. In the event’s milestone 30th year, the Chamber’s Prayer Breakfast committee saw […]

National Charity League: Project Sleep Tight

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 31, 2017) National Charity League, Inc., Lone Star Chapter Class of 2021 met at Harry Myers Park to decorate pillowcases for Project Sleep Tight. The Sleep Tight project involves making personal, one-of-a-kind, colorful pillowcases for those who have served or are currently serving in the military. The NCL mission for this […]

Lone Star CASA to host Volunteer Information Sessions

Lone Star CASA to host Volunteer Information Sessions

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 27, 2017) Lone Star CASA volunteers are Court Appointed Special Advocates who help children in Kaufman and Rockwall Counties. They are appointed by a judge to discover the best possible outcome for abused or neglected children in foster care.  It is the goal of the CASA volunteer that every one […]

Dodie’s at The Harbor offers free entree to veterans Nov. 11

Dodie’s at The Harbor offers free entree to veterans Nov. 11

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 26, 2017) To honor American veterans and thank them for their service to our country, Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor will offer all veterans, past and present, a free entrée from a special Veteran’s Day Menu on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Dodie’s asks that veterans show a military ID and enjoy […]

New Advocates for Lone Star CASA

New Advocates for Lone Star CASA

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 30, 2017) Ten new CASA volunteers were sworn in on October 30th by Judge Brett Hall.  Pictured from left to right are:  Lyn Pesta, Lisa Webb, Mary Kay Thurlkill, JoJo Harkins, Danette McCracy, Judge Brett Hall, Christy Farnsworth, Becky Leaf, Mariah Rangel, Diane Lanzone and Marta Saucedo. These ladies completed 30 […]

County Commissioner David Magness announces he will seek re-election

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 30, 2017) Rockwall County Commissioner David Magness has announced that he will seek re-election as Commissioner in the March 2018 Republican Primary.  Magness represents Precinct 4, which includes Fate, Royse City and parts of Rockwall. Since taking office in 2003, Magness has worked with the Commissioners Court to maintain fiscal responsibility, […]

Bras for the Cause: Rockwall Women’s League wins BRAniac award while raising cancer awareness, funds

Bras for the Cause: Rockwall Women’s League wins BRAniac award while raising cancer awareness, funds

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 30, 2017) The Rockwall Women’s League joined businesses and individuals from across Hunt County and surrounding communities Oct. 12th for the Ninth Annual Bras for the Cause event. This fundraiser, which includes organizations entering creative, decorative bras into a competition, raises money for the Hunt Regional Healthcare Foundation and helps raise awareness […]