(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2019) Lone Star CASA will host Information Sessions May 2 and May 6 for persons interested in volunteering with our program. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers are appointed by a judge to discover the best possible outcome for abused or neglected children in foster care. It is the goal of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2019) The May meeting of the Rockwall Friends of the Library will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14 at the Rockwall County Library Community Room, 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane. The program will be “Get Inspired through Europe with El Roi Haus–Creativity and Inspiration in Germany”. Also, there will be […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 16, 2019) Meet the woman behind the “Go Blue” movement that is sweeping Rockwall County this month. Patricia Mejia, President and CEO of The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County, is determined to make “blue” and “April” synonymous with Child Abuse Prevention Month. This national awareness campaign is already present in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 11, 2019) The City of Rockwall will be holding a public hearing on April 15, 2019 to consider a request by a developer for a Public Improvement District (PID). The developer-initiated petition is in conjunction with a zoning case (i.e. Z2019-005: Heritage Park) that is proposing to establish a 545-lot residential subdivision and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 11, 2109) Have you noticed Rockwall City Hall and the Police Department among the buildings around town basked in blue light? The Rockwall City Council voted to recognize the Children’s Advocacy Center’s (CAC) Go Blue for Kids campaign. The Council also proclaimed April as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, as a […]
Connect, Create & Contribute During May – Older Americans Month (ROCKWALL, TX April 10, 2019) Each year, more and more older adults are making a positive impact in and around Rockwall County. As volunteers, employees, employers, educators, mentors, advocates, and more, they offer insight and experience that benefit the entire community. That’s why Older Americans […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 10, 2019) The family-owned car dealership Lakeside Chevrolet of Rockwall now has nearly one-third of its electricity provided for by the power of the sun thanks to a brand new solar panel system installed on its rooftops. Lakeside became the first automotive dealership in the city to source its utilities through […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 9, 2019) Russ and Karen Porter, owners of the Rockwall School of Music, were awarded the Faith, Belief, Action award by the Music Academy Success during its annual conference held in Dallas this past weekend. The award was presented to Russ and Karen based on their Faith in themselves and what […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 9, 2019) This sleek, black handsome “panther” is Spartacus. He may look intimidating, but he is an angel— loves being scratched, brushed, loves chin rubs, and will scooch up to you on a couch, bed, or wherever you are to get himself some cuddles. He will be an awesome lap cat for a […]
Democratic majority refuses to stand against infanticide WASHINGTON (April 5, 2019) – Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) moved to force a vote on major pro-life legislation yesterday by signing a discharge petition (H.Res. 102) that was filed in the U.S. House of Representatives. House Democrats tanked this effort and refused to vote on legislation that sought […]