Rockwall, TX (December 5, 2023) – The Rockwall Rotary recently spent time making stuffed animals for Rockwall County children. Whether called a stuffy, plushie, or teddy, stuffed animals are an important part of childhood bringing warmth, comfort, and love. This event was specially arranged to make sure children would have that kind of special toy […]
AUSTIN, TX (Nov. 30, 2023)– Each Christmas, House Members are invited to select a constituent to imagine and create a visual representation of what makes their Texas House District special in the form of a Christmas tree ornament. This year, State Representative Justin Holland is pleased to announce Amy Lawrence of McLendon-Chisholm as the artist […]
Rockwall, TX (December 1, 2023) – Things get hairy around Rockwall County each November and the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Department is involved. That’s right, No-Shave November just came to a close! For the 3rd year, the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Department temporarily suspended the dress code requiring clean-shaven faces for the purpose of participating in No-Shave […]
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! Really, it’s unbeatable: family time, great food, a 4-day weekend and football – nothing wrong with that! However, if that’s all we focus on, we are missing the point. We all learned the story of the first Thanksgiving early in our lives. Stories of the Pilgrims giving thanks to God, […]
Rockwall, TX (November 20, 2023) – Rockwall County Helping Hands hosted its annual Festival of Trees Luncheon and Style Show Nov. 10, followed by the Festival of Trees Gala on Nov. 11. The Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront was transformed into a winter wonderland for this festive fundraising event. Proceeds benefit Helping Hands programs that make a […]
Rockwall, TX (November 14, 2023) – The Texas Bar Foundation recently made a generous donation of $7,500 to Lone Star CASA, an organization which provides children experiencing abuse and neglect with a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer to advocate for their best interest in court. Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation […]
Rockwall, Texas (November 8, 2023) – On Tuesday November 7th, The Honorable Judge Hall officially swore in 4 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 and Kaufman Counties. The […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 5, 2023) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse welcomes the community to its annual Roundup from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 in historic downtown Rockwall. The family-friendly event will feature live music, dance performances, free pony rides, a marketplace and food vendors. Enjoy performances by country music singer Mike Randall, Dobbs […]
Rockwall, TX (November 2, 2023) – Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County (MOWSS) partners with the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging to provide support and resources for caregivers and seniors. This month an online conference on Medicare Plans and Phone Scams will be offered. November 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am CST This […]
Rockwall, TX (November 2, 2023) – Lone Star CASA is pleased to announce the generous business that will be participating in Cheers for CASA during the month of November. This month-long initiative invites local businesses to select a specific item from their menu, or host a specialty day, from which they will designate a portion […]