Texas Health Rockwall Nearly Doubles Size of Hospital: Estimated $104 million project serves growing community

Texas Health Rockwall Nearly Doubles Size of Hospital:  Estimated $104 million project serves growing community

ROCKWALL, TX (August 3, 2023) – Work is complete on an estimated $104 million expansion and renovation project at Texas Health Hospital Rockwall that nearly doubles the size of the facility. A Level II neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), a cardiac catheterization lab and an expanded Emergency Department are among the new and enhanced spaces […]

Rockwall Art League August meeting features Smart Phone Photography & Digital Editing with demo artist, Heather Lawley

Rockwall Art League August meeting features Smart Phone Photography & Digital Editing with demo artist, Heather Lawley

Rockwall, TX (August 2, 2023) – Please join the Rockwall Art League on Wednesday, August 23, for our free Member Meeting! Everyone is welcome! Heather Lawley, demo artist, will illustrate Smart Phone Photography & Digital Editing with easy techniques to help improve the actual capturing of the photography to simple editing with programs like Snapseed, Watermark, […]

Texas Quiltworks: Celebrating 20 Years!

Texas Quiltworks: Celebrating 20 Years!

  Rockwall, TX (August 2, 2023) – Twenty years ago, as of August 3rd, Texas Quiltworks opened its doors to the Rockwall community and beyond. Glenn Hall had recently retired from many years of working in the corporate world and he asked his wife, Judy, “What do we do now?” She stated, “Open a quilt […]

Uniforms Worn for the Fight for Freedom

Uniforms Worn for the Fight for Freedom

Rockwall, TX (July 3, 2023) – On July 4, 1776, a huge event took place after the American Revolution that we celebrate as a federal holiday.  The Second Continental Congress unanimously adapted the Declaration of Independence, drafted by Thomas Jefferson, announcing the colonies separation from Great Britain. The United States of America has been involved […]

Metro East Division Donates Over $100,000 to Lone Star CASA

Metro East Division Donates Over $100,000 to Lone Star CASA

Rockwall, TX (June 26, 2023) – The Metro East Division of the Dallas Builders Association on June 15 presented a check for $100,938 to Lone Star CASA, a non-profit organization that provides trained volunteer advocates to children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. All proceeds from Metro East’s May […]

Lone Star CASA Actively Seeks New Volunteers

Rockwall, TX (June 14, 2023) – Over the past year, Rockwall and Kaufman Counties have seen a significant increase in children entering the child welfare system. These children need a consistent, safe adult to advocate for them. For Karen Wydra, the reason for being a court appointed special advocate, or CASA, is simple: a CASA […]

North Texas gears up for the 18th annual Cars for CASA event

North Texas gears up for the 18th annual Cars for CASA event

Rockwall, TX (May 17, 2023) – The North Texas community is revving up for the 18th Annual Cars for CASA event, hosted by the Metro East Division of the Dallas Builders Association. The event, which has become a staple in the community, will take place on May 21, 2023, at the Rockwall County Courthouse, located […]

Ride Free To Vote

Ride Free To Vote

Terrell, TX— Apr. 26, 2023 — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places for early voting, encouraging all eligible voters to participate. Free service for early voting continues weekdays through Tuesday, May 2, across the entire STAR Transit service area.  In Mesquite and Balch Springs only, free service is available for […]

Lone Star CASA Hosts Successful 3rd Annual Bunco & Bubbles Event to Benefit Children in Need

Lone Star CASA Hosts Successful 3rd Annual Bunco & Bubbles Event to Benefit Children in Need

Rockwall, TX (April 6, 2023) – On March 25th, Lone Star CASA hosted their highly anticipated 3rd Annual Bunco & Bubbles event at Hidden Creek in Heath, TX. The event was a great success, bringing together friends, supporters, and community members for a day filled with fun, food, and fundraising. The event featured a lively […]

Texas Health Resources Named a Best Company to Work For

Texas Health Resources Named a Best Company to Work For

ARLINGTON, TEXAS, April 4, 2023 – Texas Health Resources ranked No. 66 on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® list and is one of only three health systems to be recognized. This is the ninth consecutive year Texas Health has been recognized as one of the Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For®. “The […]