Offender trainers bid farewell to service dogs they trained & the woman who took a chance on them

Offender trainers bid farewell to service dogs they trained & the woman who took a chance on them

GATESVILLE, TEXAS (October 17, 2024) – On Monday, October 7th, four United States Veterans from Florida and Texas embarked on a transformative journey as they began the two-week process of receiving Service Dogs from Patriot PAWS. The first week took place at the Lane Murray Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), where […]

2025 Leadership Rockwall class completes retreat weekend

2025 Leadership Rockwall class completes retreat weekend

Rockwall, TX (October 8, 2024) – The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2025 recently completed an intensive and enriching leadership retreat, held on October 4th and 5th, marking a significant milestone in their journey toward community leadership development. The retreat, designed to foster teamwork, personal growth, and leadership skills, was held at Leadership on the Move […]

Big news rolling into Rockwall from the Mobile Food Pantry

Big news rolling into Rockwall from the Mobile Food Pantry

Rockwall, TX (October 11, 2024) – The Mobile Food Pantry from North Texas Food Bank in partnership with Catholic Charities of Dallas will make it’s monthly distribution to Rockwall on Tuesday, October 15. The pantry offers fresh fruit, vegetables and assorted food items to those in and around the Rockwall area. September’s food pantry served […]

How to include Caregivers in the Care Team: online event for family members and professionals

How to include Caregivers in the Care Team: online event for family members and professionals

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 Art League presents: Live Model Life Drawing Class with Michael O’Keefe

Rockwall Art League presents: Live Model Life Drawing Class with Michael O’Keefe

Rockwall, TX (October 7, 2024) – Please join Rockwall Art League on Wednesday, October 23, for the monthly meeting and demo featuring Michael O’Keefe. Michael will conduct a Live Model Life Drawing Class.  If you would like to participate, please bring your own 11” x 14” or larger sketch pad and pencils and be ready […]

Step into a Christmas Movie: Rockwall’s Hometown Christmas

Step into a Christmas Movie: Rockwall’s Hometown Christmas

(ROCKWALL, TX) October 6, 2024 – Get into the holiday spirit at Rockwall’s Hometown Christmas event, happening all day Saturday, December 7, 2024. This festive celebration, presented by the City of Rockwall, promises a day packed with joyful activities for the entire family. The day begins at 9 AM with the beloved Kiwanis Christmas Parade, where […]

HomeBank’s Lino Ornano promoted to Senior VP, Information Security Officer

HomeBank’s Lino Ornano promoted to Senior VP, Information Security Officer

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 6, 2024) HomeBank Texas, an independent, locally owned bank with branches in Rockwall, Seagoville, and Dallas, is pleased to announce the promotion of Lino Ornano. For nearly three years Lino has served as Vice President – Information Technology. He has recently assumed the role of Senior Vice President – Information Security Officer/IT. Lino […]

Volunteer celebrates 15 years with Lone Star CASA

Volunteer celebrates 15 years with Lone Star CASA

Lone Star CASA advocate Doug Pritchard and his wife Cynthia Pritchard ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2024) — This past September, Doug Pritchard marked an incredible 15 years as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) with Lone Star CASA. Appointed by judges, CASA volunteers are critical in advocating for the safety and stability of children who […]

HomeBank Texas welcomes new Business Development Officer

HomeBank Texas welcomes new Business Development Officer

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 4, 2024) HomeBank Texas, an independent, locally owned bank with branches in Rockwall, Seagoville, and Dallas, is pleased to announce the hire of Kyle Tatum as Business Development Officer. In this new position, Kyle will be responsible for fostering relationships with clients, understanding their banking needs, and communicating the benefits […]

HomeBank Texas to present free, virtual financial literacy workshop on financial planning

HomeBank Texas to present free, virtual financial literacy workshop on financial planning

Registration underway for financial planning workshop in HomeBank Texas’ financial literacy series ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2024) HomeBank Texas, an independent, locally owned bank with branches in Rockwall, Seagoville, and Dallas, has partnered with Texas Bankers Association to present a free, virtual, community education series  focusing on financial literacy. The first installment was very well […]