Then and Now: How the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County has evolved in its three-year existence

Then and Now: How the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County has evolved in its three-year existence

ROCKWALL, TX – April 1, 2020 — Before there was a Children’s Advocacy Center in Rockwall County, there existed a gap for children and their families who needed services and resources for dealing with the traumatic aftermath of abuse. The investigative component was there in terms of law enforcement and CPS. But a key component […]

Fundraising night planned at Joe Willy’s to benefit Shannon Elementary teacher battling breast cancer

Fundraising night planned at Joe Willy’s to benefit Shannon Elementary teacher battling breast cancer

ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2021 – Sharon Shannon Elementary PTA will host a fundraising event from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 6 at Joe Willy’s, 2006 S. Goliad St. in Rockwall. Mrs. Zoila Montanez is a devoted and caring instructional aide working with special needs students. She was diagnosed with breast cancer last […]

Rockwall County joins North Texas Children’s Advocacy Centers in uniting for Child Abuse Prevention Month

Rockwall County joins North Texas Children’s Advocacy Centers in uniting for Child Abuse Prevention Month

ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2021 –April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to bring awareness to the prevalence of child abuse in our community. As many as 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will experience sexual abuse before turning 18. But child abuse thrives in the dark, and continues […]

Registration underway for Clays for Cause Skeet Shoot benefiting Rockwall County, Fair Park YoungLife

Registration underway for Clays for Cause Skeet Shoot benefiting Rockwall County, Fair Park YoungLife

ROCKWALL, TX – March 27, 2021 – Registration is underway for the 9th Annual Clays for a Cause Skeet Shoot on Saturday, April 10, benefiting Rockwall County and Fair Park Young Life and hosted by Texas Gun Ranch (15950 SH 205 in Terrell). Shooting starts at 9 a.m., with lunch and awards to follow. YoungLife […]

Skyline Juniors donates to Empower 7’s Project Self Esteem

Skyline Juniors donates to Empower 7’s Project Self Esteem

ROCKWALL, TX – March 26, 2021 – Empower 7 is thrilled to announce the receipt of a generous donation of hygiene supplies from Skyline Juniors, www.skylinejuniors.com. During the North Texas Invitationals, Skyline Juniors hosted a box drive to collect hygiene items for Empower 7’s Project Self Esteem.  Together, the teams collected over 4,500 hygiene items to […]

Heath Mayor proclaims April as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month

Heath Mayor proclaims April as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month

HEATH, TX – March 23, 2021 — The Heath city council recognized National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month with a proclamation during its virtual meeting this evening, March 23rd. The council welcomed members of the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County and Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper, as Mayor Kelson Elam proclaimed the […]

First U.S. case of COVID-19 confirmed in cougars at In-Sync Exotics in Wylie

First U.S. case of COVID-19 confirmed in cougars at In-Sync Exotics in Wylie

WYLIE, TX – March 22, 2021 – In a growing number of species affected by the COVID-19 virus, a cougar at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center in Wylie, TX has tested positive as the first cougar in the United States, with only one other case being reported in South Africa. While sedated for […]

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