Rockwall, TX (December 1, 2023) – Things get hairy around Rockwall County each November and the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Department is involved. That’s right, No-Shave November just came to a close! For the 3rd year, the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Department temporarily suspended the dress code requiring clean-shaven faces for the purpose of participating in No-Shave […]
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! Really, it’s unbeatable: family time, great food, a 4-day weekend and football – nothing wrong with that! However, if that’s all we focus on, we are missing the point. We all learned the story of the first Thanksgiving early in our lives. Stories of the Pilgrims giving thanks to God, […]
(PROSPER, TEXAS) –Patriot PAWS Service Dogs received a generous $50,000 donation from industry leading pet brands, Pet Supplies Plus & Natural Balance on November 9th, 2023. Proceeds were from the annual Veteran’s Day focused campaign where Natural Balance products purchased at Pet Supplies Plus store locations benefited the mission of Patriot PAWS. Patriot PAWS Service […]
Rockwall, TX (November 20, 2023) – Rockwall County Helping Hands hosted its annual Festival of Trees Luncheon and Style Show Nov. 10, followed by the Festival of Trees Gala on Nov. 11. The Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront was transformed into a winter wonderland for this festive fundraising event. Proceeds benefit Helping Hands programs that make a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 19. 2023) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is proud to announce a $1.29 million challenge grant from the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation of Midland, TX, providing significant momentum and support for the construction of a Senior Life Center. The grant will provide a significant portion of the funds […]
Rockwall, TX (November 14, 2023) – The Texas Bar Foundation recently made a generous donation of $7,500 to Lone Star CASA, an organization which provides children experiencing abuse and neglect with a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer to advocate for their best interest in court. Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation […]
Rockwall, TX (November 2, 2023) – Lone Star CASA is pleased to announce the generous business that will be participating in Cheers for CASA during the month of November. This month-long initiative invites local businesses to select a specific item from their menu, or host a specialty day, from which they will designate a portion […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 30, 2023) – On Friday, November 17th, Siren Rock Brewing Company located at 310 South Goliad Street in Rockwall, is hosting a fundraising event, Hops & Heroes. Hops & Heroes Casino Night is a night that will be filled with glamour, gaming, and giving back. Benefitting Lone Star CASA, this event promises […]
From left: Madeline Jones, Beth Yturri, Joel Altman, Jeanine Love, Judge Hall, Whitney Harris, Kaylan Dixon Smith, and Michael Henry. ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 27, 2023)– The Honorable Judge Hall officially swore in seven new CASA volunteers on Thursday, Oct. 26. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will work with Lone Star […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 25, 2023) Quilting is something of a lost art. But for a group at Lakepointe Church who meet each Monday, quilting is far from lost. In fact, it is very close to their hearts as they live out the old adage, my soul is fed by needle and thread. Lakepointe Quilters – […]