From left: Madeline Jones, Beth Yturri, Joel Altman, Jeanine Love, Judge Hall, Whitney Harris, Kaylan Dixon Smith, and Michael Henry. ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 27, 2023)– The Honorable Judge Hall officially swore in seven new CASA volunteers on Thursday, Oct. 26. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will work with Lone Star […]
Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs is honored to partake in Assistance Dogs International’s celebration of ‘International Assistance Dogs Week.’ The awareness campaign (taking place August 6th – August 12th) sheds light on not only the incredible, life changing work that Assistance Dogs are capable of performing, but also the increasing […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 6, 2023) Want to help your community in times of need? EastTex Regional CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is looking for new members who want to make a difference. CERT is an organization through FEMA to help train and organize communities at the local level to help during disasters. We are sponsored […]
Every Child Deserves to Feel Loved This Valentine’s Day ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 6, 2023) – For many of us Valentine’s Day is a chance to show our affection for the important people in our lives through cards, flowers, and other gifts. But candy and cards will be the last thing on the minds of many […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 17, 2022) Lone Star CASA hosted a pumpkin drive this past month for children in Rockwall & Kaufman County involved in the child welfare system. The drive was successful, and the community provided pumpkins & decorating kits to CASA, which allowed the kids to participate in painting & decorating pumpkins with their […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 27, 2022) – Lone Star CASA recently celebrated Sharon Chapman, Sarah Gray, Ellen Hairston, Phyllis Hulse, Julie Klutts, Doug Pritchard, and Betty Shupp for their multiple years of service to children in the foster care system in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties. Since its inception, Lone Star CASA and its team of volunteers […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 26, 2022) – On July 15 at the Rockwall County Courthouse, The Honorable Judge Brett Hall officially swore in four new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these volunteers will work with Lone Star CASA to advocate for children and families involved in the foster care system in Rockwall […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 2, 2022) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County recently hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon to honor its many volunteers who give selflessly of their time and energy to help improve health, reduce isolation and promote independent living for the elderly and disabled in our community, week in and week out. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 2, 2022) 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 2021 volunteers contributed over […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2021) Last Friday afternoon at the Rockwall County Courthouse, the Honorable Judge Brett Hall officially swore in seven 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 […]