(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 27, 2016) On September 15th, the Rockwall High School Symphony Orchestra was named a Commended Winner in the 2016 Mark of Excellence/National Orchestra Honors Project. The group was made up of more than seventy of the top players from the Rockwall HS Orchestra and Rockwall HS Band, and they performed together […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 9, 2016) The 7th Annual In The Pink Luncheon will be held on Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront (2055 Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall) from 12 pm to 1:30 pm. This annual event is highly anticipated and includes lunch, a panel discussion and door prizes. This year’s event is sure […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 13, 2016) First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall, located at 602 White Hills Drive, will hold the Blessing of the Animals on the front lawn of the church, Sunday, Oct. 2, from 2-3:30 p.m. All types of animals are invited! In past years, Pastor Cheryl Taylor has blessed dogs, cats, chickens and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 22, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) selected 18 students from Rockwall County to participate in his newly launched Congressional Student Leadership Program (CSLP). The students join 86 total high schoolers from across the 18 counties in Texas’ 4th District who are participating in the CSLP for the 2016-2017 school year. The […]
(HEATH, TX — Sept. 19, 2016) Payton is the daughter of Jeff Shelton and Brandi and Rick Ford, and has been selected as the Head Cheerleader for the 2016-2017 cheer team. She is a 2016 All State Cheerleader as well as NCA All-American cheerleader with two additional nominations. She has also received the Chevron reward for academic achievement 3 […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX — Sept. 16, 2016) All Royse City ISD campuses received a rating of Met Standard by TEA based on student achievement on the most recent state assessments and in doing so, campuses become eligible to earn designation distinctions in seven possible areas. Royse City ISD is pleased to announce that 10 designation […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX — Sept. 8, 2016) Each Royse City ISD campus received a “met standard” rating on the most recent administration of the state accountability exams. That is the highest rating issued by the state. Royse City ISD is pleased to announce that student averages exceed the state in nearly every subject area tested. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 7, 2016) Premier dressage training, show, and sales facility Black Star Sport Horses has announced the schedule for the 2016 Fall Series and a few special events: two international breed judging event and the beloved Tejas Carriage Association Trials in November. The Fall Series of schooling shows allow horse-lovers to enjoy […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 14, 2016) Rockwall police officers joined city officials in thanking a group of Rockwall residents making up the Silent Partners organization during a press conference on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the San Jacinto Music Plaza. Founded by a group of area entrepreneurs and businessmen, the Silent Partners organization recently provided a […]
WE REMEMBER (ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 11, 2016) Recordings of the chaos from the terrorist attacks on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 – the day that saw three hijacked planes crash into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon – rang out over the first responders, military members and others in uniform at Rest Haven […]