Rockwall, TX (May 4, 2023) – It’s inspiring to see young people taking the initiative to make a difference in their community. Hartley Dorsey, along with her friends, Emmylou Durbin and Hayes Shahan, recently decided to do just that by going door to door in their neighborhood to raise money for Lone Star CASA kids […]
Rockwall, TX (May 2, 2023) – Currently in Austin, the House of Representatives and the Senate continue to debate two different plans to reduce our Property Taxes. The subject of reduction in this tax has been on the forefront of issues for more than several years. But it really started to heat up after about […]
Rockwall, TX (April 27, 2023) – Rotary Noon Rotary President, Kevin Pate, and fellow Rotarians welcomed attendees to the Public Safety Awards luncheon on April 27. The annual event included guests, recipient family members, and visiting Rotarians all with the purpose of encouraging and recognizing our public servants for the critical role they play in […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 27, 2023) On the south wall of the bottom floor of the Rockwall County Historical Courthouse, there are two framed pictures. Each is an aerial photo of a portion of the City of Rockwall and surrounding areas, one taken in 1971; the other in 2021. The differences over 50 years are […]
Rockwall, TX (April 27, 2023) – Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Rockwall County Helping Hands organization, and during Volunteer Appreciation Month in April, the nonprofit celebrated the caring, gifted people who selflessly give their time and energy to provide help and hope to neighbors in need. Did you know that in 2022 volunteers contributed […]
Terrell, TX— Apr. 26, 2023 — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places for early voting, encouraging all eligible voters to participate. Free service for early voting continues weekdays through Tuesday, May 2, across the entire STAR Transit service area. In Mesquite and Balch Springs only, free service is available for […]
Rockwall, TX (April 26, 2023) – While there is a lot of talk in Austin right now about lowering your property tax, nothing is going to happen by May 15, the date when you must fie to protest your current property tax. Fortunately, in the State of Texas you have several options when it comes […]
Rockwall, TX (April 21, 2023) – Republic Services, a leading provider of waste and recycling services, has donated $9,000 to Lone Star CASA, a non-profit organization that advocates for children who have experienced abuse and neglect in Kaufman and Rockwall counties. The donation will help Lone Star CASA fulfill its mission of providing trained […]
Know a family in need? Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has a Catholic Charities Dallas mobile community food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.m. The next date for the mobile pantry at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is Tuesday, April 18. Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food […]
Rockwall, TX (April 14, 2023) – Calling all Runners and Walkers! A great opportunity to run (or walk) for a good cause is coming up on April 29, 2023! Empower 7, a Christian based organization that serves to empower at risk youth in North Texas, is holding registration for the 3rd annual 5K & 1 […]