From left: Madeline Jones, Beth Yturri, Joel Altman, Jeanine Love, Judge Hall, Whitney Harris, Kaylan Dixon Smith, and Michael Henry. ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 27, 2023)– The Honorable Judge Hall officially swore in seven new CASA volunteers on Thursday, Oct. 26. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will work with Lone Star […]
Every Child Deserves to Feel Loved This Valentine’s Day ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 6, 2023) – For many of us Valentine’s Day is a chance to show our affection for the important people in our lives through cards, flowers, and other gifts. But candy and cards will be the last thing on the minds of many […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 6, 2022) The Texas Bar Foundation recently made a generous donation of $22,315 to Lone Star CASA, an organization which provides children in foster care with a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer to advocate for their best interests. Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation has awarded more than […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 22, 2022) – This past Thursday at the Rockwall County Courthouse, the Honorable Judge Brett Hall officially swore in four new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will work with Lone Star CASA to advocate for children and families involved in the foster care system in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 26, 2022) – On July 15 at the Rockwall County Courthouse, The Honorable Judge Brett Hall officially swore in four new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these volunteers will work with Lone Star CASA to advocate for children and families involved in the foster care system in Rockwall […]
Donation to sponsor Bunco event will help further the mission of Lone Star CASA ROCKWALL TX – Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children), an organization dedicated to serving abused and neglected children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties, recently held a Bunco fundraising event at Chandlers Landing Yacht Club, sponsored by Republic Services. […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 15, 2021 – Lone Star CASA is calling for community members to step up and advocate for children and families involved in the child welfare system in our local area. “Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and physical distancing, many of us have been feeling increased stress, anxiety and isolation. Children involved […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 12, 2019) Put on your running shoes and capes and join the fun as Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) hosts its 11th Annual Superhero 5K and Fun Run from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 in its new location at Rockwall City Hall, 385 S. Goliad Street. Participation […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 21, 2019) Rockwall High School students from FRC Team 1296, the Full Metal Jackets, recently attended the 2019 FIRST National Advocacy Conference in Washington D.C. to advocate for STEM funding. The conference was attended by over 65 teams from 22 states, and four of those teams were from Texas. The team was […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 15, 2018) On November 14th, Judge Brett Hall swore in the largest class of Lone Star CASA volunteers to date. Volunteers not only complete 30+ hours of online and classroom training but observe court, tour a CPS office and visit a children’s emergency shelter. Volunteers must be at least 21 years of […]