Rockwall, TX (February 18, 2025) – Dianne first met Mason* when he was barely over one year old… and the bond was immediate. Having been a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer for a couple of years before she met him, it’s safe to say Dianne was a seasoned advocate, and she saw something special […]
Rockwall, TX (February 11, 2025) – The Mobile Food Pantry returns to Rockwall bringing fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food items for families in and around Rockwall County. Making two visits each month, the pantry’s first stop is this Saturday, February 15 from 12:30pm – 2:00pm followed by Tuesday, February 18 from 9:00am – 11:00am. […]
Kirk Clendening Named SEAFWA Texas Officer of the Year AUSTIN (January 28, 2025) – Two Texas Game Wardens were recognized during January’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting for their contributions and efforts in supporting the agency’s mission. “Kirk Clendening and Jamal Allen represent the teamwork, integrity and professionalism that define Texas Game Wardens,” said Col. […]
ROCKWALL, TEXAS (January 22, 2025) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs is proud to announce the Graduation of five Veteran/Service Dog teams on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM at their Rockwall Campus (254 Ranch Trail, Rockwall, TX 75032). This event marks a significant milestone for five Texas Veterans whose lives will be transformed through […]
From left: Mayor Jeremiah McClure; Director of Public Works Bryan Creed, 2024 Employee of the Year; and Interim City Manager Aaron Adel Heath, TX (January 10, 2025) – Director of Public Works Bryan Creed was named 2024 Citywide Employee of the Year during the Annual Employee Awards and Christmas Luncheon held in December at the […]
Rockwall, TX (December 30, 2024) – Judith Ann Minth, age 83, of Rockwall, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2024. Judy was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 20,1941. Parents Leslie and Julia Horvath and brother John Leslie Horvath preceded her in death. Judy is survived by her loving husband of sixty years, Ron Minth; […]
From Left to Right: Tabassum Mahzabeen, Valan Sparks, Honorable Judge Brett Hall and Eric Fast Rockwall, TX (December 3, 2024)– On November 21, 2024, at the Rockwall County Courthouse, the Honorable Judge Brett Hall officially swore in three new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers work with Lone Star […]
The Key to the City is awarded to Omega Hawkins by Terrell Mayor, Rick Camona Terrell, Texas (November 12, 2024) — Longtime public transit advocate Omega Hawkins was honored with the Key to the City by Terrell Mayor Rick Camona, who proclaimed October 26 as “Omega Hawkins Day.” “A true champion of public transit, Omega’s […]
Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) – The “Thank A Veteran” Program aims to show appreciation to veterans who have served in the armed forces. It is open to all military branches and allows service members to receive discounts from participating merchants. To be eligible for the discounts, veterans must present the “Thank a Veteran” ID […]
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 […]