Piano students excel in North Texas competitions

Piano students excel in North Texas competitions

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 23, 2017) Piano students of Michele McDonald have participated in a number of North Texas events the past few months.  Students competed in the Garland Music Teachers Sonata Competition, Texas A&M Commerce Sonata Competition and the Rockwall Music Teachers Spring Competition.  All received placements or were asked to play in the […]

From beginner to advanced, the Y ROCK triathlon has something for everyone

From beginner to advanced, the Y ROCK triathlon has something for everyone

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 23, 2017) The Y Rock Sprint Triathlon, presented by the Sports Medicine Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, is coming Sunday, June 25 to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Registration for the triathlon is underway at playtri.com/yrock, where you can also find additional details and the bike and run […]

Rep. Ratcliffe bill passes House to combat child exploitation

Rep. Ratcliffe bill passes House to combat child exploitation

  (ROCKWALL, TX — May 23, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-Texas) bill to combat child exploitation passed the U.S. House of Representatives today. The Strengthening Children’s Safety Act of 2017 (H.R. 1842) boosts children’s safety by closing loopholes in the federal laws that punish sex offenders. “There are few things more shocking to the conscience […]

Nebbie Williams 5th graders finish strong in regional Stock Market contest

Nebbie Williams 5th graders finish strong in regional Stock Market contest

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 23, 2017) Nebbie Williams Elementary School is proud to announce the third-place winners of the Dallas Stock Market Game. Fifth grade students Jashon Bell, Alex Fredieu, Hadley Roberts, Karsten Schaffhauser, Adele Roorda competed for 10 weeks in the annual competition, coached by S.A.G.E. teacher Heather Caldwell, and took third place in the […]

Summer Like a Kid!

Summer Like a Kid!

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 23, 2017) “Behind every great kid is a mom who is pretty sure she’s screwing it all up.” This quote by Lisa Jo Baker is something that so many moms I know feel on a daily basis. This world we live in is full of constant pressures, stresses and mompetition (competition […]

Rockwall native appointed to U.S. Military Academy

Rockwall native appointed to U.S. Military Academy

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 22, 2017) The Rockwall Republican Men’s Club welcomed Congressman John Ratcliffe to honor a Rockwall student who was appointed to the United States Military Academy. Nathaniel Peek, son of Rockwall County Treasurer David Peek, underwent a meticulous application process for an opportunity Ratcliffe said few Americans have the honor to receive. […]

Heath native graduates from US Coast Guard Academy

Heath native graduates from US Coast Guard Academy

(HEATH, TX — May 22, 2017) Timothy Austin Duncan (Timbo) graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy on May 17, 2017 with a bachelor of science degree in Civil Engineering and a commission as an ensign. Ensign Duncan is assigned to the Coast Guard Cutter Mellon WHEC 717 as a Student Engineer in Seattle, Washington. […]

RHS Football Spring Swarm and Powderpuff Football 2017

RHS Football Spring Swarm and Powderpuff Football 2017

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 22, 2017) The Rockwall High School Football Team, RHS Student Council and Jacket Backers Booster Club are teaming up with the Texas High School Coaches Association ‘Our Day to Shine’ charity to kick-off this year’s Spring Swarm.  The Spring Swarm is the annual spring football game to introduce the 2017 Rockwall […]

Rockwall student wins 2017 Congressional Art Competition

Rockwall student wins 2017 Congressional Art Competition

ROCKWALL, TX — May 22, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) announced today the grand prize winner of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition: Brittany Ables of Rockwall High School. Her artwork was selected by a panel of judges who assessed submissions from high school students all across the 18 counties in Texas’ 4th District. The Congressional […]

Rowlett Chamber names new president

Rowlett Chamber names new president

(ROWLETT, TX — May 18, 2017) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has named Michael Gallops as the new president and chief executive officer to lead the Chamber into the future. Michael is a resident of Rowlett, a former city councilmember and mayor pro tem who has been involved in the Rowlett community […]