Local cities celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Local cities celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Sept. 22, 2021) The cities of Rockwall, Heath, Fate, and Royse City joined cities across the nation in celebrating their rich diversity during Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 – Oct. 15. Above, President of Rockwall LULAC, Alma Ramirez, accepts the Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) from City of […]

Rockwall County LULAC to host Citizen Pre-Workshop

Rockwall County LULAC to host Citizen Pre-Workshop

ROCKWALL, TX – April 8, 2021 – Rockwall County LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) will host a Citizen Pre-Workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 17 at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane, Rockwall, TX 75087. This FREE, informational session will cover what is needed before beginning the application, […]

Rockwall County LULAC elects new president

Rockwall County LULAC elects new president

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 26, 2020) Rockwall County LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) elected Alma Ramirez as its new President for 2020-2021. Ms. Ramirez has lived in Royse City for more than 30 years, and she is a former graduate of Royse City High School.  Her interests are helping with local community events. She […]

Rockwall LULAC and Partners to Host Free Citizenship Workshop Sept. 28

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 10, 2019) Rockwall County LULAC and collaborative partners First United Methodist Church Rockwall and Light of Hope Immigration Law Center of Plano will offer a citizenship application workshop Saturday, September 28 to inform the community regarding the naturalization process, and assist eligible people to apply for US Citizenship. In addition, they are looking for volunteers to assist […]

Rockwall LULAC to welcome Director of Dallas’ Office of Welcoming Communities & Immigrant Affairs

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 22, 2018) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) will hold its May meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 24 at Arboledas Mexican Grill, 1103 Ridge Road, Suite A in Rockwall. This month’s guest speaker is Liz Cedillo-Pereira, the Director of the City of Dallas’ Office of Welcoming Communities and Immigrant […]

Rockwall LULAC helps sponsor Feb. 16 community meeting on 287(g) program with ICE

Rockwall LULAC helps sponsor Feb. 16 community meeting on 287(g) program with ICE

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 8, 2018) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) is helping to sponsor a community meeting to discuss the Rockwall County Sheriff’s new 287(g) program with ICE. The meeting will be at 6:00 PM, Friday, February 16, 2018, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 3003 Horizon Road, Rockwall, Texas 75032. A […]

LULAC welcomes State Reps. Victoria Neave and Justin Holland at Jan. 22 meeting

LULAC welcomes State Reps. Victoria Neave and Justin Holland at Jan. 22 meeting

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 11, 2018) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) will hold its January monthly meeting at 7:00 PM, Monday, January 22, 2018. This month’s guest speakers are Texas State Representatives Victoria Neave (D) and Justin Holland (R) who will provide a legislative update. Ms. Neave represents District 107 which includes […]

Local student selected for LULAC Youth Leadership Seminar in Washington, D.C.

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 13, 2017) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) congratulates Vilma Ledferd, a junior at Royse City High School, on her selection to participate in the LULAC National Educational Service Centers’ 2017 Washington Youth Leadership Seminar. This year’s seminar will be held September 27th – October 1st in the nation’s […]

Rockwall LULAC president to be part of panel discussion on ‘Sanctuary Cities’ bill

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 13, 2017) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) president Sol Villasana will be on a panel organized by the Rockwall County Democratic Party to discuss Senate Bill 4 (SB4), the law recently signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott aimed at so-called “sanctuary cities.” Also on the panel […]

First LULAC council in Rockwall County forms

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 7, 2017) Latinos in Rockwall celebrated Cinco de Mayo Saturday in the old town square with mariachi music and folklorico dancing by students from Dobbs Elementary School, and noted the formation of Rockwall LULAC, the first LULAC council in Rockwall County. With concerns about legislation in Austin and Washington, D.C., Rockwall […]