Utley Silver Pack Dancer named National Champion

(Rockwall ISD) Utley Middle School 8th grade Silver Pack Dancer, McKenzie Bryant, competed at the American Dance and Drill Team Nationals Competition in Denton on March 24. McKenzie bested the field of middle school soloists from across the county and was named National Champion of the middle school division. She was awarded an invitation to […]

Art’s a Blast painting party benefits Shoes for Kids

Art’s a Blast painting party benefits Shoes for Kids

[royalslider id=”5″] Art’s A Blast, a popular paint and party venue in Rockwall, hosted a fundraising event March 27, to help ensure that children in need have new shoes to wear for back-to-school. Sponsored by First United Methodist Church in Rockwall and organized by Amy Conner, the painting party was the first of several special […]

City of Heath honors local youth for quick action to prevent spread of fire

March 23, 2012 – Sean Gibson, Stuart Potter and Zach Niestockel were playing basketball on a carefree Spring Break evening when they noticed smoke at a neighbor’s home in the 600 block of Sorita Circle in Darr Estates. They investigated, saw flames and notified 9-1-1 immediately. The Heath Department of Public Safety arrived in time […]

Puppy promises and prayers

It poured rain on the spring Saturday that I drove across town on a mission of motherhood. But I was less than half-hearted to fulfill it. My more enthusiastic, 13-year-old son sat in the middle seat of our minivan as we plowed down a waterlogged road, looking for street signs. The small plastic bin next […]

Nebbie students win canned food drive design competition

‘It’s easy being green’  (Rockwall ISD) Elementary campuses throughout RISD held a canned food drive to benefit Helping Hands as part of the district’s Students Serving Others Day. Nebbie Williams Elementary students collected over 900 cans to benefit the organization. At SSO Day, March 24, elementary campuses created canned food designs and competed against each […]

Drumline, Percussion Ensembles give outstanding performances

Drumline, Percussion Ensembles give outstanding performances

(Rockwall ISD) Gaylord Texan Performance The Rockwall-Heath High School Drumline, under the direction of RHHS Cluster Percussion Director Zach Scheer, was recently invited to perform at the Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center in Grapevine. Students performed as entertainment for a crowd of nearly 1,000 convention attendees. After a riveting performance, they received a standing ovation […]

Support the Star Steppers, Mustang Dancers

Fantastic fundraising campaigns are underway to help the Rockwall-Heath JV Star Steppers and the Maurine Cain Middle School Mustang Dancers build funds for uniforms and competitions. To support these local drill teams, look the schools up at FundHub. Campaigns end April 16. Submitted by Kristina Johnson. To submit your news and events, email .

Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Dirty Deeds Maids

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Dirty Deeds Maids. They are fully bonded and insured, carefully screened, and drug-tested. Services include make ready’s, eviction cleanups, upholstery, grout cleaning, sterilazations, moving in/out cleaning, offices, apartments, houses, floor buffing, and more. “When nothing but the best and cheapest will do, call […]

Jones Elementary student earns Grand Champion awards

Congratulations to Ashlyn Stembridge of Jones Elementary School, who was awarded four buckles during the Rockwall Youth Fair held March 21-24. Ashlyn earned the following honors: Breeding Goat – Grand Champion Market goats – Grand Champion Market goats – Reserve Grand Champion Junior Showmanship Champion She also placed 5th out of 30 in livestock judging.   Submitted […]