(ROCKWALL, TX — May, 30, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) announced today Rhianna Swift from Rockwall High School as the People’s Choice winner for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. Swift beat out 10 other finalists for the People’s Choice title, which were chosen by a panel of judges who assessed submissions from high school students […]
Have you ever been to Arlington? Where tombstones stand row upon row; Great soldiers turn to granite ghosts, Harboring invincible souls. Their sacrifice of flesh and blood Lay buried deep in freedom’s sod Brave hearts who will never know The solemn honor we bestow. The earth lays still in Arlington, Where tombstones stand row upon […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May21, 2018) You either watched every minute of the wedding or you weren’t the slightest bit interested. Since I’m an anglophile, love Downtown Abbey, Doc Martin, Acorn TV & Call the Midwife, I was up Saturday morning at 6 a.m. watching THE WHOLE THING. I still can’t get over the fact that […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 16, 2018) Janice Longino, Amy Parks-Heath Elementary PE Teacher, was recently chosen to be the 2018 President of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education and Dance (TAHPERD). “Janice Longino is a long-time educator who continues to strive for excellence each day. She continuously brings enthusiasm and challenges herself by seeking […]
(HEATH, TX — May 16, 2018) Students from Rockwall-Heath High School recently attended the Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference, where they won multiple awards, producing 16 national qualifiers and nine national champions in three major events. Rockwall-Heath Hawk chapter members joined more than 5,500 other conference delegates from across the nation to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 14, 2018) My Mother doesn’t really know it’s Mother’s Day. I visited her today after lunch. I helped her brush her teeth and opened a card from a dear friend who used to sit with her while we attended church each Sunday. Mother doesn’t remember her either. She does remember how […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX — May 16, 2018) A police officer from the Dallas Police Department has been selected as the 2018 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by The American Legion Post 100 in Royse City. Officer Rogelio Santander was honored not only for his overall performance as a police officer in the community, but […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 16, 2018) Congratulations to Rockwall High School Jacket Backers April Athletes of the Month Chika Iwuamadi and Austin Shumake. Listed below are all of the outstanding accomplishments made by these athletes during the month of April. Chika Iwuamadi, Senior – Track and Field: Chika was a key member of the varsity girls 3rd District Championship in four years. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 16, 2018) Rockwall High School sophomore middle linebacker James Strohmeyer was selected to compete for a top position against the best linebackers in the state on May 26 and 27 in Austin, Texas. To earn his invite, Strohmeyer competed in a recent FBU Camp held in North Dallas that showcased athletes […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 16, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) announced the finalists from the 2018 Congressional Art Competition, including Desirae Barrera, Rhianna Swift, Kelsie Brouillette, Brittany Ables and Min-Suk Cha from Rockwall High School. The finalists were chosen by a panel of judges who assessed submissions from high school students across the 18 counties […]