ROCKWALL, TX (March 27, 2014) On March 17, 2014, six new Lone Star CASA volunteers were sworn in by Judge Brett Hall. Pictured from left to right are: Christine Davis, Erin Long, Kathy Collier, Judge Brett Hall, Mary Penn, Nancy Nurmesviita and Stacy McBride. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers are community persons who complete […]
(December 27, 2013) Lone Star CASA will host information sessions for those interested in serving as a volunteer advocate, working with abused children of Kaufman and Rockwall counties. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers are appointed by a judge to discover the best possible outcome for an abused or neglected child’s future. It is the goal […]
Amazing, superhero finish for young runners ROCKWALL (November 11, 2013) On Saturday, November 2nd, members of the Nebbie Williams Elementary School Running Club participated in the Lone Star CASA Superhero 5K. Sarah Trahan, a 4th grader, placed 3rd in females 14 and under and Sam Favre, also a 4th grader, placed 6th in males 14 and under. Both of these children were competing against […]
(Rockwall/Kaufman Counties – October 31, 2013) Lone Star CASA will host its annual SUPERHERO 5K Race and Fun Run Saturday, November 2 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall. The annual race benefits neglected and abused children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties. Race day features a children’s fun run; a certified 5K run / walk; and children’s […]
Sept 10, 2013 – Lone Star CASA will host a Fish Fry on Saturday, September 14 at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Community at FM-1641 and I-20. Delicious fried fish, hush puppies, French fries, sides, and desserts will be served beginning at 5 p.m. and continue until about 8 p.m. Whether you’re coming from the […]
August 29, 2013 – Lone Star CASA will host a Fish Fry on Saturday, September 14 at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Community at FM-1641 and I-20. Delicious fried fish, hush puppies, French fries, sides, and desserts will be served beginning at 5 p.m. and continue until about 8 p.m. Whether you’re coming from the […]
(Rockwall) August 27, 2013 – Thursday, September 19 is North Texas Giving Day, and Lone Star CASA will be one of those beneficiaries on the Leaderboard this year as the contributions are tallied during a seventeen-hour giveathon, running from 7 am until midnight. North Texas Giving Day is an annual fundraising event that focuses on […]
Donations being accepted for sale (Rockwall) July 30, 2013 – Lone Star CASA (Court Appoointed Special Advocates) has extended its sales Bazaar to be open on Friday, Aug 2 to benefit neglected and abused children. The sale will be held at the CASA office at 108 / 110 Kenway in Rockwall. Bazaar items include new […]
Texas CASA hosts training in Rockwall (Rockwall) June 20, 2013 – About 70 advocates for children in the foster care system gathered at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront for two days of training to learn how to better speak up for children who are removed from their homes because of abuse and neglect. Judges, Child […]
(ROCKWALL-May 9, 2013) The Metro East Division of The Greater Dallas Homebuilders Association and Rods and Relics of Dallas are gearing up for the return of the annual Cars for CASA car, truck and motorcycle show Sunday, May 19 at The Harbor in Rockwall, benefiting Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). First and second […]