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 […]
Rockwall, TX (April 7, 2023) – Did you know that the most common cause of outside natural gas leaks is digging or construction that disturbs natural gas pipelines? Pipelines carry natural gas around the clock to more than 76 million homes and businesses in the United States, yet we seldom notice these energy superhighways because […]
Rockwall, TX (April 6, 2023) – On March 25th, Lone Star CASA hosted their highly anticipated 3rd Annual Bunco & Bubbles event at Hidden Creek in Heath, TX. The event was a great success, bringing together friends, supporters, and community members for a day filled with fun, food, and fundraising. The event featured a lively […]
ARLINGTON, TEXAS, April 4, 2023 – Texas Health Resources ranked No. 66 on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® list and is one of only three health systems to be recognized. This is the ninth consecutive year Texas Health has been recognized as one of the Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For®. “The […]