Rockwall JP Mark Russo seeks second term in November election

Rockwall JP Mark Russo seeks second term in November election

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 13, 2016) Rockwall County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Mark Russo is on the Republican ballot for the Nov. 8 election. “It’s my goal to continue to run a consistent court while utilizing cost effective emerging technologies and by allowing for more court access online,” said the 40-year-old Russo. “It has […]

Springer Elementary receives makeover with “Lowe’s Hero” project

Springer Elementary receives makeover with “Lowe’s Hero” project

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 13, 2016)  Several volunteers from Lowe’s worked over the weekend to give Springer Elementary a face lift.  Springer was chosen for a “Lowe’s Hero” project, and Lowe’s employees volunteered on Saturday to help improve the lounge and outside garden area.  Ben Hardwick, parent of Caleb, Matthew and William, and husband of […]

Women In Need vigil recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Rockwall

Women In Need vigil recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 11, 2016) While pink apparel can be seen almost everywhere this month in recognition of breast cancer awareness, Women In Need (WIN) invited everyone last week to don another color for another important cause. On an early rainy Friday morning, WIN handed out purple ribbons and recognized Domestic Violence Awareness Month in […]

RHS cross country teams win big at annual Sting meet

RHS cross country teams win big at annual Sting meet

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 11, 2016) Rockwall High School saw its varsity boys and girls teams earn first place in the annual Sting meet on Saturday, Oct. 8. Eight schools participated in the meet, which included about 250 runners. Leading off  for varsity girls was Kaitlyn Stark in 1st place with a time of 20:42, […]

Rockwall-Heath High School Senior Varsity Cheerleader of the Week: McKenzie Morgan

Rockwall-Heath High School Senior Varsity Cheerleader of the Week: McKenzie Morgan

(HEATH, TX — Oct. 11, 2016) McKenzie is the daughter of Michael and Lorie Morgan, and sister of Hunter and Marissa Morgan. McKenzie has received the NCA All American Cheerleader Award for 2014 and has been nominated all four years. Voted by her cheer team, McKenzie has received the awards of “Best Attitude”, “Miss 100%”, […]

In The Pink Luncheon shares powerful stories about breast cancer

In The Pink Luncheon shares powerful stories about breast cancer

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 10, 2016) Baylor, Scott and White-Lake Pointe welcomed Surgical Breast Specialist Dr. Amy Eastman and Business Coach Trey Finley as guest speakers at the 7th Annual In The Pink Luncheon recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. Trey Finley – president and head coach […]

Springer Elementary student earns Reserve Grand Champion honors at State Fair livestock show

Springer Elementary student earns Reserve Grand Champion honors at State Fair livestock show

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 7, 2016) Reid Watson, a fourth grader at Springer Elementary and a member of Rockwall County 4H, won Reserve Grand Champion, Saanen Junior Doe in the Pan-American Livestock Show with his Saanen doe Lady Frances at the State Fair of Texas! This was Reid’s first State Fair of Texas show and his […]

Audio from the Oct. 5 Candidates’ Forum hosted by the Rockwall Bar Association

Audio from the Oct. 5 Candidates’ Forum hosted by the Rockwall Bar Association

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 6, 2016) The Rockwall County Bar Association welcomed former  WFAA-TV Channel 8 News Anchor Gloria Campos as the moderator for its 2016 Candidates’ Forum yesterday held at the Rockwall County Courthouse (1111 East Yellow Jacket Ln). Candidates seeking public office in the upcoming general election in November answered questions on various topics […]

Royse City High School Paw Patrol visits Anita Scott Elementary

Royse City High School Paw Patrol visits Anita Scott Elementary

(ROYSE CITY, TX — Oct. 6, 2016) On Tuesday, Oct. 4, the newly established Royse City High School “Paw Patrol” made its first-ever campus visit to Anita Scott Elementary School to honor custodian Corey Sullivan. Paw Patrol ambassadors Victoria Aguilera, Tyler Crumrine, Mary Edwards, Kaitlyn Jeffery, Michaela Maxey, Darrah Merillat, Justin Nichol, and Destiny Sakelovidis […]