(ROCKWALL, TX — November 3, 2017) Congressman John Ratcliffe (R-Tx 4th Dist.) just concluded a surprise presentation of the Lone Star Award honoring Dr. Stan Lowrance’s charitable dental care provided to a veteran. The veteran’s dental problems were a side effect of VA-provided cancer treatment, but VA dental care is only available to those with […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – November 3, 2017) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor honored seven graduating military veterans of the Patriot Paws Service Dogs program this afternoon by treating them to a free luncheon at the restaurant. The veterans and their canine companions joined Patriot Paws trainers and staff for some delicious food prior to the […]
Community recognizes war veterans (ROCKWALL, TX — November 2, 2017) On the wall across from the theater room at Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living hang honorary plaques for each of the residents who served in the military, surrounding two words that embody their sacrifice for our country: “Our Heroes.” This is the Wall of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – November 2, 2017) With their capes billowing behind them in the cool morning breeze, community members soared down the trails of Harry Myers Park clad in superhero garb to support abused and neglected children during the Lone Star CASA Superhero 5K/Fun Run on Oct. 28. The 9th annual event had a new […]
(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 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) Rockwall ISD will hold four community education summits, open to the public, November 6-7 to discuss the future of the district. As Rockwall ISD continues to grow at an exciting pace, it is important to celebrate past successes and create a new vision to ensure Rockwall ISD continues its […]
(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 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) A Rockwall County Commissioners Court proclamation was presented Oct. 24 to recognize Rockwall County as a “Purple Heart County” and designate the day as “Purple Heart Day” in the county. Seven Purple Heart recipients attended the Tuesday meeting of Rockwall County Commissioners Court to hear County Commissioner Lee Gilbert […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—October 26, 2017) Local Rockwall High School senior Regan Watson and her mom Nicole are making noise for turquoise during October, National Dysautonomia Awareness Month. On Tuesday, Oct. 24, they hosted a fundraiser at Joe Willy’s in Rockwall for Dysautonomia International, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about POTS and other similar conditions. After […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 26, 2017) 100 Business Leaders of Rockwall County delivered checks and cash donations totaling $11,000 to Meals on Wheels of Rockwall County on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The group brings together 100 or more business leaders several times per year to hear presentations from local nonprofits. After each pitch, the business leaders […]