Rockwall, TX (June 27, 2023) – Registration has opened for Lone Star CASA’s 8th Annual Clays for CASA which will be held at Texas Gun Ranch in Terrell, TX on August 19th. All the proceeds from this event benefit Lone Star CASA to ensure that 100% of children who have experienced abuse and neglect in […]
Rockwall, TX (June 26, 2023) – The Metro East Division of the Dallas Builders Association on June 15 presented a check for $100,938 to Lone Star CASA, a non-profit organization that provides trained volunteer advocates to children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. All proceeds from Metro East’s May […]
Rockwall, TX (June 22, 2023) – During the 88th Regular Session, State Representative Justin Holland successfully passed House Bill 1195, also referred to as the ‘Dirty Deeds’ Law. Authored in the House by Rep. Holland and sponsored by Sen. Hall, HB 1195 will combat criminal deed fraud by granting County Clerk’s the authority to request […]
DALLAS/LAVON, JUNE 12, 2023 – The Dallas-based office of Trez Capital announced the closing of a $24 million loan to Provident Realty Advisors’ for the development of 281 single-family lots in the first phase of a new master-planned community, Hillstead. The 540-acre community is located just north of Rockwall in Collin County and will have approximately 1,000 single-family homes upon […]
Rockwall, TX (June 14, 2023) – The Rockwall County Kiwanis Club is excited to announce the annual Rockwall Kiwanis TRI-ROCK, set to take place on Sunday, August 6, 2023, 7:00am – 10:00am. With a legacy of promoting health, wellness, and community engagement, this iconic sprint triathlon promises participants a fun and challenging experience while […]
Rockwall, TX (June 14, 2023) – Over the past year, Rockwall and Kaufman Counties have seen a significant increase in children entering the child welfare system. These children need a consistent, safe adult to advocate for them. For Karen Wydra, the reason for being a court appointed special advocate, or CASA, is simple: a CASA […]
Rockwall, Texas (June 9, 2023) – The students at Linda Lyon Elementary School spent part of their end of year field day making birthday baskets for Lone Star CASA, an organization that provides children in foster care with a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer to advocate for their best interests. Each basket is filled […]
Rockwall, TX (June 7, 2023) – Rockwall County Constable Dan Otto (Precinct 3) and John Benedetto (Precinct 1) recently visited with the Rockwall Boys and Girls Club and talked about the variety of duties of Texas Constables. The children were given honorary sticker badges as Junior Constables for the day and received a tour of […]
Rockwall, TX (June 6, 2023) – Villa Teresa, part of the Omega Home Network and a 501 (c)(3) organization, providing end-of-life care services is planning a benefit concert to support the construction of a new Omega Home in Rockwall. The concert and reception will be held at Siren Rockwall on Sunday, June 25 from 6:30 p.m. […]
Rockwall, TX (June 5, 2023) – Dear Rockwall County Neighbor, For so many of us summer is a time of rest, relaxation, and recreation. However, for some households, it can be a season of insecurity. The looming costs of air conditioning, school supplies, and meals for a family without the help of free and reduced […]