(WASHINGTON – Sept. 24, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted this week to permanently prohibit the U.S. from making ransom payments or cash payments to Iran. The Prohibiting Future Ransom Payments to Iran Act (H.R. 5931), which passed in the House, clearly establishes that the Obama administration violated U.S. policy by paying ransom in exchange […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 24, 2016) Congratulations to the following 8th graders who were recently elected as William Middle School’s Student Council Officers: (From left) Hayley Dopkins – 8th Grade Representative; Sarenity Smith – Treasurer; Ryne Walsh – President; Jade McNabb – Secretary; and Zach Flowers – Vice-President. Submitted by Stacey Hatten. Your #1 source […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 24, 2016) Every morning, the Stallion TV crew at Springer Elementary School is dedicated to arriving early to operate the video equipment, prepare information and graphic images for featured stories, create a script and sequence of events, and involve other students and staff for highlighted events. This experience prepares them for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 24, 2016) Rockwall-Heath High School Mighty Hawk Band member Dawson Ward won first chair trombone at the TMEA Region 25 All Region Jazz auditions at McKinney North High School this past Wednesday, September 21st. Dawson also advanced to the TMEA Area recording audition which will be at McKinney North High School […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 22, 2016) Local youth are invited to witness a free BMX stunt show and strap on their helmets for a lesson or two in bike safety at the Bike Safety Saturday event at Billie Stevenson Elementary School on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The event will feature an […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 23, 2016) A glance at its progressive infrastructure and intrinsic land planning reveals why the charming city of Rockwall, Texas has fast become a land of economic growth and opportunity. This is due in part to the city’s distinct design plan, which highlights Rockwall’s unique amenities, such as Lake Ray Hubbard, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 23, 2016) It is frequently said “it’s the little things that count.” Or “big things come in small packages.” Sometimes you hear “bigger isn’t always better.” Each of these sayings is true, but perhaps the significance of the meaning varies with any given moment. The significance of a “small thing” can […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 23, 2016) Twenty years ago when the Rockwall School of Music began, it started with a vision of offering a variety of private and small group music lessons to the community. Through the years, under the leadership of owners Russ and Karen Porter, the school has grown to providing almost 400 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 22, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) selected 18 students from Rockwall County to participate in his newly launched Congressional Student Leadership Program (CSLP). The students join 86 total high schoolers from across the 18 counties in Texas’ 4th District who are participating in the CSLP for the 2016-2017 school year. The […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (Sept 22, 2016) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which has been delivered to more than 18,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath this week. To submit your good news and events, email . CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW: Our 24-page, full color, hyper-local print edition is published 8x/year (about […]