Rockwall, TX (April 23, 2025) – Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is proud to invite the community to join us in observing Blue Sunday, a National Day of Prayer dedicated to raising awareness and praying for abused and neglected children. This year, Blue Sunday will take place on April 27, 2025, and we […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 21, 2025) – Precinct 3 County Commissioner Lorne Liechty hosted a public town hall forum to discuss the proposed Outer Loop and its potential impact on Rockwall County. Attendees included State Representative Katrina Pierson, County Judge Frank New, Precinct 4 County Commissioner John Stacy, and other county and city elected officials. […]
Terrell, TX (April 17, 2025) — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places for early and election day voting for the upcoming local elections. All registered voters within the STAR Transit service area are eligible to ride for free. Early voting free rides will be available weekdays from Tuesday, April 22 […]
Pictured from left to right: (back row) Annette Wallace, Christian Yettke, Ellen Reed, Judge Brett Hall, Cindy MacArthur & Rewina Embaye (front row) Devon Valderas, Eureka Williams, Tammy Horton, Glenda Denton & Jamie Fields Rockwall, Texas (April 16, 2025) – In honor of April being Child Abuse Prevention Month, Honorable Judge Brett Hall officially swore in ten new […]
Rockwall, TX (April 15, 2025) – The Rockwall County Health Authority is issuing this public health notification to inform residents that a confirmed case of measles has been identified in our county. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has indicated this case may be connected to the recent West Texas outbreak based on […]
Rockwall County (March 23, 2025) – In the heart of Rockwall County, a beacon of hope shines for children who have experienced physical and sexual abuse. The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County (CACRC) is a vital nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for victims and their families. Through a collaborative, […]
Photo L to R: Commissioners John Stacy and Dana Macalik, President & CEO at Rockwall Helping Hands Jon Bailey, and County Judge Frank New Rockwall, TX (April 14, 2025) – The Rockwall County Commissioners Court was invited to tour the new Rockwall County Helping Hands facility. This tour provided an opportunity to see firsthand how the […]
TERRELL, TX (April 10, 2025) — STAR Transit is delighted to announce the return of Rider Appreciation Week, April 21-26. The annual celebration features a full week of free rides and other giveaways. “Rider Appreciation Week is our opportunity to show how much we value our riders in the communities we serve,” said Kim Britton, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 10, 2025) — The Rockwall County Democratic Party has officially passed a resolution in strong support of the Countywide Polling Place Program, also known as “vote centers,” reaffirming its commitment to ensuring accessible, secure, and efficient elections for all Texans. The resolution, introduced by County Chair Susie Stansel and adopted on April […]
Creating Safer Communities ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 9, 2025) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with One CommunityUSA and Pathways to H.O.P.E. to provide evidence-based reentry services for inmates at the Rockwall County Detention Center. The Pathways to H.O.P.E. program is a comprehensive initiative designed to assist both justice-involved veterans and civilian offenders as […]