Lone Star CASA makes Mother’s Day happy for foster children

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 26, 2016) On Mother’s Day we celebrate everything a mother does for her children.  Mothers change their children’s diapers, feed them, teach them to walk, take them to school, protect them and so much more. Sadly, not all children are so lucky to have a mother, or a mother figure, […]

Rockwall-based program receives Governor’s Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Award

(AUSTIN, TX – April 23, 2016) – One Man’s Treasure was presented the Reentry and Integration Division Award during the recent Governor’s 2016 Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Award program. The award was presented by Texas Board of Criminal Justice Chairman Dale Wainwright and TDCJ Executive Director Brad Livingston during a ceremony in Austin. “The unwavering dedication […]

Historic Bankhead Highway connects state to state and past to present

Historic Bankhead Highway connects state to state and past to present

PAVING THE WAY   (ROCKWALL, TX) Although Rockwall’s state highway 66 might not be the famous route from the Bobby Troup song, it does have some pretty important roots. Originally, it was created as part of Bankhead Highway, the very first cross-country automobile highway in the United States. This highway, which celebrates its 100th birthday […]

Helping Hands to Celebrate 40th Anniversary at Culpeppers

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 18, 2016) Rockwall County Helping Hands is excited to celebrate their ruby red milestone of service and community support with its 40th Anniversary Dinner Party on Thursday, May 19, 2016. This event will be held at Culpepper Cattle Company in Rockwall and tickets are available online: http://rockwallhelpinghands.com/join-us-for-our-funraising-events/ Since 1976, Helping […]

Great American Award presented to First Assistant, Rockwall County DA’s Office

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2016) The Terry Fisher American Legion Post #117 presented their “Great American Award” to Damita Sangermano, First Assistant at the Rockwall County District Attorney’s Office, during their annual awards luncheon.  The award was given to Sangermano for her efforts in helping to create the North Texas Regional Veteran’s Court. “This […]

Rockwall area trial attorney has big adventures, small town values

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 14, 2016) Tim Hartley may be well-known throughout the community as a successful trial attorney who continually gives back to his hometown; he’s active in the Rockwall Rotary, serves as Chairman of the Rockwall County Republican Party, and he’s a member of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. But did […]

Royse City Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Fitness Foundation

Royse City Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Fitness Foundation

(ROYSE CITY, TX — April 14, 2016) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce welcomed Fitness Foundation with a ribbon cutting on Friday, April 8. Owner Tony Lyons designs customized workout regimes, food management plans, as well as focusing on specific problems (i.e. injuries, obesity, aging, etc.) of clientele. His facility, located at 422 E. I-30, […]