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 […]

Meet Bud, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Need a bud? This happy young dog is ready to be your best friend. Since he’s still young, Bud loves his exercise. But he probably wants to tire himself out, so he can snuggle up next to you for the rest of the day. He’s very intelligent, friendly and lovable. Bud is waiting to be […]

Dobbs’ students ‘leave their mark’

 (Rockwall ISD) Dobbs Elementary third graders Ruston Whitus and Coree Clement proudly place their fingerprints on the school’s “Leave Your Mark” banner. They were “caught” by their teacher for doing good deeds and, as a result, earned the right to add their names to the banner which highlights acts of kindness and compassion. “Leave Your […]

Friday Study Club learns about glass sculptures coming to Arboretum

Rockwall’s oldest women’s club, Friday Study Club, organized in 1919, met recently in the home of Carolyn Duckworth. The program was presented by Margaret Duncan, a volunteer at the Dallas Arboretum since 2004.  Duncan shared detailed information about glass artist, Chihuly, who will fill the 66 acre garden at the Arboretum with his iconic sculptures […]

Rockwall Youth Fair underway

Celebrating Time Treasured Opportunities for Youth March 21-24 marks the 59th Annual Rockwall Youth Fair at the RISD Agriculture Complex located on Riding Club Road. The purpose of the Rockwall Youth Fair is to promote the education, constructive talents and leadership skills of the youth of the community by conducting clinics, training demonstrations, shows and […]