Meet Sterling, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 5, 2018) My name is Sterling. I am a rare, 35 pound (sterling) silver Basenji mix. I am super good in a pack. I don’t bark but instead yodel. And since I’m only one year old, I am really good at the zoomies! I love attention, especially snuggles, but I might take […]

Food drive at Smiley Tooth locations to benefit Mac & Cheese and Pancakes

FOOD DRIVE NOV. 12-15 (ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 5, 2018) The Smiley Tooth Pediatric Dental Specialists are partnering with Mac & Cheese and Pancakes to help provide kid-friendly and kid-approved food to food pantries this holiday season. During normal business hours from November 12-15, drop off kid-friendly non-perishable foods like macaroni and cheese, canned chicken […]

Tiger Cub and Bobcat Rescued by In-Sync Exotics

(WYLIE, TX – Nov. 3, 2018) In-Sync Exotics has rescued two exotic felines this week. The two exotic cats were unwanted by their former caretakers, so the sanctuary came to the rescue. Sola, a female bobcat, was surrendered by a private owner earlier this week. Sola is approximately 3.5 years old. She is a wild-born bobcat, […]

Twelve-year-old Rockwall boy takes first place in fiddle competition

Twelve-year-old Rockwall boy takes first place in fiddle competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 3, 2018)  Twelve-year-old Cody Conner of Rockwall, an Utley Middle School student, recently competed in the Fiddle Contest at the 28th Annual Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing Festival Oct. 26-28 at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Cody won first place for his age division, earning a $1,500 scholarship. Cody has […]

Chambers Launch Association Health Plan with North Texas Chambers Made Possible by New Regulations

(ROWLETT, TX – Oct. 30, 2018) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce today announced new health insurance plan options for small business members.  This was made possible by Association Health Plan rules issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) in July 2018. The Chamber and our Affiliated partners have accomplished this in time for the effective […]

Rockwall ISD Education Foundation to host Trailblazer Benefit & Bonfire Saturday

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 30, 2018) Join the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation for their Trailblazer Benefit and Bonfire to celebrate 15 years of supporting RISD students and educators. The celebration is Saturday, November 3rd at Summerfield at Tate Farms beginning at 6:30 p.m. The first-ever “Trailblazer Award” will be presented to a community member who exemplifies […]

Join the City of Rockwall for the Mappiest Day of the Year

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 30, 2018) On Wednesday, November 14, the City of Rockwall’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will host its 5th Annual GIS Day event. GIS Day is an international event that showcases how GIS is used and what the technology offers. It also coincides with National Geography Awareness Week, a geographic literacy initiative sponsored […]

Remembrance Day Ceremony in Terrell Honors RAF Cadets Killed During World War II

(TERRELL, TX – Oct. 29, 2018) – The No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony is set for 3 pm Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Oakland Memorial Park, 117 Bradshaw Street, followed by a Heritage Tea at the Museum, 119 Silent Wings Boulevard. The Remembrance Day ceremony honors 20 British cadets […]

Rockwall ISD Holds Dedication Ceremony for Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 30, 2013) Rockwall ISD recently held a dedication ceremony for the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy, attended by students, parents, staff, alumni, Rockwall ISD namesakes, government officials and community members. It is a 151,460 square foot facility that houses 11 career & technical programs and more than 5,000 students walk […]

Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band Heading to State Contest

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 30, 2018) The Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band qualified for the UIL State Marching Contest after two spectacular performances in prelims and finals at the Area C Marching Contest. The group will travel to San Antonio this Sunday and perform in prelims at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Monday, […]