Meet Ziggy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 26, 2016) Here’s Ziggy! Are you a renegade? Do you like to stand out from the crowd? Here’s the perfect companion for the unique individual. Ziggy is a one-of-a-kind dog. He’s a happy boy who’s a mix of everything from Basset Hound and Shepherd to Rottweiler and everything in between. One […]

Rockwall Art League’s Fine Art Show & Sale Oct 14-16

Show includes expanded categories, artwork of students with special needs (ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 6, 2016) Record crowds are expected at Rockwall Art League’s Annual Fine Art Show & Sale, now in its 16th year at Rockwall Rotary Hall, 408 S. Goliad St. Open to the public, this FREE event runs Friday, Oct. 14 through […]

Ratcliffe votes to halt the president’s ransom payments to Iran

(WASHINGTON – Sept. 24, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted this week to permanently prohibit the U.S. from making ransom payments or cash payments to Iran. The Prohibiting Future Ransom Payments to Iran Act (H.R. 5931), which passed in the House, clearly establishes that the Obama administration violated U.S. policy by paying ransom in exchange […]

Introducing the 2016-17 Williams Middle School Student Council Officers

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 24, 2016) Congratulations to the following 8th graders who were recently elected as William Middle School’s Student Council Officers:  (From left) Hayley Dopkins – 8th Grade Representative; Sarenity Smith – Treasurer; Ryne Walsh – President; Jade McNabb – Secretary; and  Zach Flowers – Vice-President. Submitted by Stacey Hatten.  Your #1 source […]

Stallion TV Crew: Lights, Camera, Action!

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 24, 2016) Every morning, the Stallion TV crew at Springer Elementary School is dedicated to arriving early to operate the video equipment, prepare information and graphic images for featured stories, create a script and sequence of events, and involve other students and staff for highlighted events. This experience prepares them for […]

Rockwall-Heath Mighty Hawk band member wins First Chair Trombone at All Region

Rockwall-Heath Mighty Hawk band member wins First Chair Trombone at All Region

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 24, 2016) Rockwall-Heath High School Mighty Hawk Band member Dawson Ward won first chair trombone at the TMEA Region 25 All Region Jazz auditions at McKinney North High School this past Wednesday, September 21st. Dawson also advanced to the TMEA Area recording audition which will be at McKinney North High School […]

Free BMX stunt show, Bike Safety Rally Saturday

(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 22, 2016) Local youth are invited to witness a free BMX stunt show and strap on their helmets for a lesson or two in bike safety at the Bike Safety Saturday event at Billie Stevenson Elementary School on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The event will feature an […]

Rockwall: It’s Just Better Here

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 23, 2016) A glance at its progressive infrastructure and intrinsic land planning reveals why the charming city of Rockwall, Texas has fast become a land of economic growth and opportunity. This is due in part to the city’s distinct design plan, which highlights Rockwall’s unique amenities, such as Lake Ray Hubbard, […]

Local author highlights women’s extraordinary influence

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Sept. 23, 2016) She’s a homeschooling mom of four with plenty of other roles, including: wife, soccer mom, symphony violinist, and writer. The latter title allows her readers to see how women can sift through the mundane and sometimes inglorious stuff of life to discover opportunities of influence. Lea Ann Garfias, of […]