Vernon Elementary teacher Captures Kids’ Hearts

Vernon Elementary teacher Captures Kids’ Hearts

(ROYSE CITY, TX — May 27, 2016) Teachers face many challenges. They must raise the bar on student performance, all while competing against social, environmental, and outside pressures. A teacher cannot control what comes into their classrooms, so how do they create high-achieving students? They must capture their hearts. And at Royse City ISD our […]

Black Star Sport Horses announces final show of 2016 Spring Series

Black Star Sport Horses announces final show of 2016 Spring Series

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 27, 2016) Premier dressage training, show, and sales facility Black Star Sport Horses will hold the last show of its 2016 Spring Series on Saturday, June 4. The popular dressage shows serve as an opportunity for horse enthusiasts from around North Texas to enjoy a horse competition and enjoy top-quality European […]

Meals on Wheels honors Older Americans

Meals on Wheels honors Older Americans

(ROCKWALL, TX—May 26, 2016) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County recognized local seniors and volunteers today at the Rockwall County Library at the Older Americans Day Celebration. The 2016 honorees were those who dedicated years to benefiting the community and those who volunteer their time and effort to aid local seniors. Rockwall County […]

Mom & Me fundraiser to benefit Women In Need

Mom & Me fundraiser to benefit Women In Need

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 26, 2015) Sarah Duckworth Photography and Legend Salon invites Rockwall moms and their children to its Mom & Me Portrait Mini-Me Session charity fundraiser benefiting Women In Need on Sunday, June 5, at Sarah Duckworth Photography in downtown Rockwall (502 N Goliad St). An $85 donation to Women in Need will […]

Community enjoys Jackets football, supports Helping Hands at Spring Swarm 2016

Community enjoys Jackets football, supports Helping Hands at Spring Swarm 2016

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 26, 2016) The community came out to show their Jacket pride and helped the Jacket Backers Booster Club conclude a successful food drive for Rockwall County Helping Hands on Tuesday’s Spring Swarm football game showcasing the 2016 Rockwall High School Yellowjackets junior varsity and varsity football squads. Folks enjoyed Jacket Backers […]

Living History exhibit connects Rockwall County’s past to present

Living History exhibit connects Rockwall County’s past to present

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 24, 2016) History sprung to life this weekend at Harry Myers Park. Visitors of all ages got to see, touch, and even taste pioneer life at the Living History exhibit this Founder’s Day, presented by the Rockwall County Historical Foundation. Historical Foundation Board Member Leigh Plagens said The Living History exhibit […]

Royse City student named a runner-up in 2016 Congressional Art Competition

Royse City student named a runner-up in 2016 Congressional Art Competition

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 24, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) recently announced Brooke Austin of Royse City High School as one of the runners-up in the 2016 Congressional Art Competition. The winners were selected by a panel of judges who assessed submissions from high school students all across the 18 counties in Texas’ Fourth District. […]

Rockwall resident to pilot custom-built vintage car in world’s longest rally

Rockwall resident to pilot custom-built vintage car in world’s longest rally

GOING THE DISTANCE (ROCKWALL, TX — May 3, 2016) Local man Tim Taylor is taking his passion for building and restoring vintage cars and putting it to the ultimate test, embarking on the world’s longest rally known as the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge from June 12 through July 17. Tim – owner of Red […]

HSAA Water Polo athletes take honors at 2016 All Sports Banquet

HSAA Water Polo athletes take honors at 2016 All Sports Banquet

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 23,2016) The HSAA Water Polo Angels were honored for their accomplishments in their most successful season to date at the HSAA All Sports Spring Banquet held May 16th at the Richardson Civic Center. The 2016 season saw the HSAA Boys take 1st place at the North Texas Consolidated High School Championships […]

Rockwall school groups raise funds for Child Advocacy Center

Rockwall school groups raise funds for Child Advocacy Center

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 20, 2016) Two area school groups recently conducted fundraising events benefiting the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. Students in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) at Rockwall-Heath High School sold Mary Kay beauty products and had a bake sale raising $700. Students in the Peer Assistance and […]