Rockwall, TX (March 12, 2025) – Tate Farms, one of Rockwall County’s oldest working farms presents the 7th annual Texas Pie Fest on April 26. Pie vendors from all over Texas will be set up selling pie slices, whole pies, pie shakes, pie pops, hand pies, savory pies, and more. Vendors like Texas Pie Guy […]
Rockwall, TX (February 3, 2025) – Caring for a family member or friend can be rewarding at times. Still, it can also change direction quickly when it is evident that the current living situation is no longer appropriate for the safety of your family member or friend and everyone’s peace of mind. Hard conversations must […]
Rockwall, TX (January 2, 2025) – Navigating the legal system can be daunting, let alone doing it on behalf of a loved one. The need to advocate for someone can happen overnight and we are often unprepared. Or, it can be the case where someone’s health is declining slowly, and you never know the right […]
Lone Star CASA with gifts from members of Lakepointe Church – Kersh Life Group Rockwall, Texas (December 20, 2024) – In a heartwarming display of community spirit, multiple organizations and individuals made generous toy and gift donations to the children served by Lone Star CASA in time for every child in Rockwall and Kaufman to […]
Rockwall, TX (December 2, 2024) – The holidays can be a tricky time when grief comes around. It’s never easy to know what to say to someone when they are sad and we all want to help people feel better. As a caregiver or family member, it is important to have resources to assist you […]
Rockwall County, TX (November 13, 2024) – Lone Star CASA is pleased to announce the generous businesses 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 […]
Forney, TX (October 28, 2024) – Grief is a deeply personal experience that all of us share, perhaps at different times in our lives. Possibly with different outcomes too. Heather and her husband, Shay, know that feeling of grief well. Too well. It was 1994, and the high school sweethearts were a young married couple […]
Rockwall County, TX (October 9, 2024) – Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnerships with caregivers, but there needs to be more formal training and support on engaging caregivers in care planning. Exploring caregivers’ roles and experiences in supporting the health of loved ones is important to having confidence in the process. Issues including […]
Rockwall, TX (October 1, 2024) – The wildfires that devastated west Texas in the spring of 2024 burned well over one million acres, causing destruction to farms, ranches, and a way of life with the loss of homes, several lives, and thousands of livestock. Lee Wells of Rockwall’s Wells Cattle Co. knew the ranchers needed […]
Rockwall, TX (September 17, 2024) – Last week, I was asked to participate in a suicide awareness and prevention event. My role was to contribute to one of the program’s events. The evening was filled with songs, presentations on various awareness resources, and a proclamation read aloud by city and county leadership. It was a […]