Local high school theatre students volunteer to trick-or-treat because ‘hunger is a scary thing’

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 3, 2016) The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) and its student honorary organization, the International Thespian Society, are pleased to announce the participation of Rockwall-Heath High School’s Thespian troupe #7119 in Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat. Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat (TOTS EATS) is a national community service […]

War on the Shore Nov 12 at Rockwall Harbor

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 2, 2016) Help “Pin Cancer” as student athletes from Rockwall ISD wrestle for a cure during the WAR on the SHORE at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Rockwall Harbor, in the spray plaza area. The Rockwall High School Yellowjackets will take on the Lovejoy High School Leopards. All donations go to Pin […]

Royal Brunch honors Harvest Queens

Royal Brunch honors Harvest Queens

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 2, 2016) During the month of October, The Flower Box staff asked people in our community to nominate a woman in their lives who has been an inspiration and impacted their lives in special ways.  Each week, a deserving woman was chosen from the pool of nominees as Harvest Queen and […]

Springer Elementary announces Principal’s 200 Club winners for October

Springer Elementary announces Principal’s 200 Club winners for October

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 2, 2016) Ouida Springer Elementary School is excited to announce the Principal’s 200 Club Winners for October! The Principal’s 200 Club is a positive behavior support system that rewards students for exhibiting their BEST behavior. Students who are “caught” exhibiting their BEST behavior are given a golden ticket that is redeemed […]

Rockwall Mayor’s Message: Answers to FAQs about Planning and Zoning

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 2, 2016) Having served as your Mayor and City Councilmember, I’ve seen our City experience significant growth in new residential and commercial construction. That growth brings change that can be both exciting and challenging at the same time. Without a doubt, Rockwall has steadily attracted people to the area because of […]

Jones Elementary teachers give training sessions at TABE Conference

Jones Elementary teachers give training sessions at TABE Conference

(ROCKWALL, TX  — Nov. 2, 2016) Jones Elementary first grade teacher Anna Gil and kindergarten teacher Mynda Rivera were selected to present training sessions at the Texas Association for Bilingual Educators (TABE) annual conference in Galveston. Mrs. Rivera and Mrs. Gil presented to more than 100 teachers from different parts of the state and shared their knowledge and expertise. Mrs. Rivera presented […]

Tiger Scouts visit Rockwall Fire Department

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 1, 2016) Brand new Tiger Scouts from Hays and Stevenson elementary schools enjoyed a visit to Rockwall Fire Department​ Station No. 1. They provided goodies for the firefighters and toured the station to help earn their first badge. Thanks to Diana Newton for sharing these photos!  

Meet Abigail, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 1, 2016) Here’s Abigail! Abigail is a one-year-old, seven-pound Chihuahua mix looking for a forever family to love her! She is very cuddly and sweet, and has the cutest little underbite. She is up-to-date on vaccinations, spayed, microchipped and ready for her forever family. Email Rockwall Pets at  for more information […]

Watch out, Shark Tank!

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 1, 2016) Lance Carter, a seventh grader at Williams Middle School, showed October 13th at the State Fair Of Texas in the Ag Mechanics show.  For the second year in a row, Lance took first place honors and received another blue ribbon for his efforts. Last year’s project was an outdoor connect-four game […]