Senior Spotlight: Dakota Britt, Rockwall-Heath High School

Senior Spotlight: Dakota Britt, Rockwall-Heath High School

Dakota Britt is a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School. He will head to the University of New Mexico next year to play baseball and further his academics. Submitted by Melissa Britt. Help us shine the spotlight on senior students who are missing their end-of-high-school experience. Not only are they creative, courageous, innovative, diverse, and a […]

Governor Abbott launches Small Business Webinar Series

Governor Abbott launches Small Business Webinar Series

(April 16, 2020) Governor Greg Abbott’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism yesterday launched the Governor’s Small Business Webinar Series to provide Texas small business owners and entrepreneurs with timely, relevant, and actionable information on COVID-19 recovery resources. The first webinar, specifically tailored to Central Texas, was attended by over 3,000 Texans. The Webinar Series […]

The Fate Girls: A History of Fate Texas Video Premiere set for Friday

The Fate Girls: A History of Fate Texas Video Premiere set for Friday

(FATE, TX – April 16, 2020) The City of Fate has completed a video that encapsulates the history of Fate’s past. Plans are set for Friday, April 17 at 6 PM to premiere the video on its Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CityOfFate) As a way of bringing the community together, part of the #FateStrong movement, Fate is encouraging […]

Senior Spotlight: Dylan Potts, Rockwall-Heath High School

Senior Spotlight: Dylan Potts, Rockwall-Heath High School

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2020) Senior Dylan Potts of Rockwall-Heath High School will attend Texas A&M University in College Station in the fall. He plans to study Biology and go to medical school. He is also going to join the Corp while at A&M. Submitted by Stefani Woodward.  Help us shine the spotlight on […]

Senior Spotlight: Madeleine Anne Angel, Rockwall-Heath High School

Senior Spotlight: Madeleine Anne Angel, Rockwall-Heath High School

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2020) Senior Madeleine Anne Angel of Rockwall-Heath High School plays in the Varsity Orchestra and has competed at the State level for Cello. She is part of the International Baccalaureate Program and is active in the National Charity League LoneStar Chapter. Maddie plans to attend Baylor University in the Fall of 2020 to major in […]

Front Steps Project: local photographer, families take steps to raise funds for Rockwall County Meals on Wheels 

Front Steps Project: local photographer, families take steps to raise funds for Rockwall County Meals on Wheels 

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 15, 2020) With social distancing in place due to COVID-19,  local photographer Destiny Wanamaker has found a creative way to help some of the most vulnerable members of our community while virtually connecting friends and neighbors through photos. Wanamaker is offering five-minute family portrait sessions of residents on their front porches, […]

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas launches fundraising campaign for COVID-19 Relief Fund

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas launches fundraising campaign for COVID-19 Relief Fund

Raising funds to do Whatever It Takes for youth, families, and communities (ROCKWALL, TX – April 15, 2020)  Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas announced today a fundraising campaign aimed at supporting COVID-19 relief efforts in the Commerce, Greenville, and Rockwall areas. In times of tragedy and crisis, Boys & Girls Clubs have stepped up […]