2023 Heart of Heath 5k/Family Run Draws Record Participation

2023 Heart of Heath 5k/Family Run Draws Record Participation

  Heath, Texas (April 18, 2023) – A record number of runners, walkers and their supporting family and friends turned out for the 2023 Heart of Heath 5k and One-Mile Family Run. There were 391 registrants, including Joseph Uc of Rockwall, who took 1st Place in the 5k with a 16:37 time. The 1st Place […]

Rockwall High School Stingerette Showcase 2023: Gracie Wood

Rockwall High School Stingerette Showcase 2023: Gracie Wood

Rockwall, TX (April 20, 2023) – Meet Gracie Wood! Gracie is the daughter of Heather and Jake Wood and has danced with the Rockwall High School Stingerettes all three years as well as with the JV Jacket Babes her Freshman year. Gracie was awarded “Miss Star Dancer” and “Stingerette of the Week” in 2023. In […]

Easy Peasy, Lemon Squeezy: Young Entrepreneurs Take a Stand

Easy Peasy, Lemon Squeezy: Young Entrepreneurs Take a Stand

Rockwall, TX (April 20, 2023) – Lemonade Day is fast approaching! No, this isn’t a Tik Tok trend or the latest reality show. Lemonade Day is a program with the goal of launching 50 new Rockwall area businesses in one day! To achieve this goal the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce secured support from local […]

Meet Molly May, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Molly May, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (April 18, 2023) – This girl checks all the boxes! Meet Molly May – a 3 year old loving and calm girl. She is a true gentle giant and needs a home that will help her gain some weight. Treats and yummy food requested. Molly May loves to find a comfy place to […]

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Some Things Should Never be Forgotten.

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Some Things Should Never be Forgotten.

Rockwall, TX (April 18, 2023) – A couple of stories from long ago that should never go away and never be forgotten. In November of 1965, a US Army Battalion of about 450 Soldiers were dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the La Trang Valley of South Vietnam. They were immediately surrounded by […]

Newly Remodeled Rockwall Walmart Neighborhood Market Re-Opens with Customer-Centric Features, Community Mural, Innovative Offerings

Newly Remodeled Rockwall Walmart Neighborhood Market Re-Opens with Customer-Centric Features, Community Mural, Innovative Offerings

ROCKWALL, TX (April 17, 2023) – Walmart customers in Rockwall were welcomed inside the newly transformed Neighborhood Market at 850 Rusk Ave., as the much-anticipated remodel project is now complete. The store’s associates marked the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony, community celebration, and grant presentations. Choir members from Bobby Summers Middle School and Virginia […]

Rockwall ISD Update: Board of Trustees April 17, 2023 Meeting

Rockwall ISD Update: Board of Trustees April 17, 2023 Meeting

Rockwall, TX (April 18, 2023) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. For more information on every agenda item presented, visit www.rockwallisd.com Board of Trustees Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized and congratulated these outstanding individuals and groups for the following accomplishments: Elementary UIL Winners for 2022-2023 – In the spring of 2023, […]

Royse City High School Student Council Receives Top National Award

Royse City High School Student Council Receives Top National Award

Royse City, TX (April 17, 2023) – For its exemplary record of leadership, service and activities that improve the school and community, the Royse City High School Student Council has been recognized as a 2023 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Student Council (NatStuCo). The NatStuCo program is supported by its parent organization, […]

Rockwall High School Stingerette Showcase 2023: Riley Smith

Rockwall High School Stingerette Showcase 2023: Riley Smith

Rockwall, TX (April 17, 2023) – Our 2023 Stingerette Senior Showcase begins with Riley Smith.  Riley is the daughter of Ian and Buffy Smith and is a two year member of the team. Riley was on the Hip Hop team for the 2021-2022 year and also danced with this year’s ADTS National Champion Super Team. […]

Mobile Food Pantry Returns to Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Rockwall

Mobile Food Pantry Returns to Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Rockwall

Know a family in need? Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has a Catholic Charities Dallas mobile community food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.m. The next date for the mobile pantry at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is Tuesday, April 18.  Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food […]