Meet Frankie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Frankie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 21, 2016) Meet Frankie! This fun loving terrier mix is around 8 months old and just as happy as he can be. Frankie enjoys being around other dogs and takes pride in his speediness. He is an adorable, spunky, energetic boy that is sure to bring a smile to your face. […]

Rockwall-Heath Hawks Senior Varsity Cheerleader of the Week: Payton Shelton

Rockwall-Heath Hawks Senior Varsity Cheerleader of the Week: Payton Shelton

(HEATH, TX — Sept. 19, 2016) Payton is the daughter of Jeff Shelton and Brandi and Rick Ford, and  has been selected as the Head Cheerleader for the 2016-2017 cheer team. She is a 2016 All State Cheerleader as well as NCA All-American cheerleader with two additional nominations. She has also received the Chevron reward for academic achievement 3 […]

Black Star Sport Horses announces fall events

Black Star Sport Horses announces fall events

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 7, 2016) Premier dressage training, show, and sales facility Black Star Sport Horses has announced the schedule for the 2016 Fall Series and a few special events: two international breed judging event and the beloved Tejas Carriage Association Trials in November. The Fall Series of schooling shows allow horse-lovers to enjoy […]

Rockwall ISD honors first responders prior to football game Sept 9

Rockwall ISD honors first responders prior to football game Sept 9

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 16, 2016) To honor first responders everywhere, Rockwall ISD, along with Rest Haven Funeral Home, recognized first responders at a pre-game ceremony prior to the Rockwall High School versus Carroll High School football game on September 9. “Through this remembrance ceremony, we will send a message to the world,” said Dr. […]

College and Career Day brings opportunities to students at Quest Academy

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 16, 2016) Early release days across Rockwall ISD mean an afternoon of fun. However, early release days mean something special for Quest Academy students. On early release days, presenters come into the classrooms from various colleges and professions to share what opportunities are available upon graduation. “A lot of these kids […]

Rockwall High School student named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 16, 2016) Jamie Hall, a Rockwall High School Senior, was recently named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist. Approximately 1.6 million students across the country took the qualifying test and only 16,000 qualified for this high honor, placing Jamie in the top 1% of all students in the nation. “We are very proud […]

Rockwall Police Department, mayor extend gratitude to ‘Silent Partners’

Rockwall Police Department, mayor extend gratitude to ‘Silent Partners’

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 14, 2016) Rockwall police officers joined city officials in thanking a group of Rockwall residents making up the Silent Partners organization during a press conference on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the San Jacinto Music Plaza. Founded by a group of area entrepreneurs and businessmen, the Silent Partners organization recently provided a […]

Memorial ceremony honors victims of 9/11

Memorial ceremony honors victims of 9/11

WE REMEMBER (ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 11, 2016) Recordings of the chaos from the terrorist attacks on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 – the day that saw three hijacked planes crash into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon – rang out over the first responders, military members and others in uniform at Rest Haven […]

Donna Ross Memorial Regatta on Lake Ray Hubbard raises awareness about mental illness

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 15, 2016) “Let’s start the dialogue.” That was Dr. Rick Lucarelli’s challenge to skippers and participants at the Donna Ross Memorial Regatta held on September 10 and 11 at Lake Ray Hubbard. “Racing to Raise Mental Health Awareness” was the theme of this year’s regatta.  The DRMR was first held in […]