Public meetings set for proposed improvements to SH 205 from Hwy 80 to SH 78

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 17, 2016) The Texas Department of Transportation will conduct two public meetings to discuss the proposed improvements to SH205 from US80 to SH78 in Kaufman, Rockwall, and Collin Counties and receive public comment. The first meeting will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Herman E. Utley Middle […]

Thirteen Rockwall-Heath football seniors awarded memorial scholarships

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 16, 2016) The Hawk Huddle football boosters, Heath Hawks Community Athletics (HHCA) and the Moran family awarded scholarships from the Ethan Moran Memorial Scholarship Fund to 13 graduating football seniors from Rockwall-Heath High School on June 3. There were multiple fundraising opportunities throughout the year to raise the money that was awarded, […]

Justin Holland resigns Place 2; Council appoints John Main to fill vacancy until General Election

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 15, 2016) The City of Heath congratulated Councilmember Justin Holland at a reception following his resignation from Place 2 on the Council at the June 14 meeting. On May 24, Holland secured the Republican nomination for Texas House of Representatives in House District #33, where he would serve the citizens of […]

Hawaiian Falls to host Champions Day for special needs families June 18, August 13

Hawaiian Falls to host Champions Day for special needs families June 18, August 13

(GARLAND, TX — June 15, 2016) Hawaiian Falls will host Champions Day June 18 and again August 13 at the Garland, Mansfield, The Colony, Pflugerville and Waco waterparks to bless families of individuals with special needs.  There was a scheduling conflict June 18 in Roanoke, so this park will only host Champions Day August 13. […]

City of Rowlett hosting “Fireworks on Main” July 4

City of Rowlett hosting “Fireworks on Main” July 4

(ROWLETT, TX — June 14, 2016) Friends and neighbors are invited for “Fireworks on Main” located at 5300 Main Street in Rowlett on Monday, July 4, from 6 – 10 p.m. to celebrate freedom with live music, festival-style foods, children’s activities and the largest fireworks display in Rowlett! There is no admission charge for entry […]

Lone Star CASA swears in record number of volunteers

Lone Star CASA swears in record number of volunteers

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 14, 2016) Thirteen new CASA volunteers were sworn in on Monday, June 13, setting a record for new volunteers!  Pictured from left to right are: Jim Craig, April Smigielski, Jessica Milton, Debbie Seese, Shelley Hays, Jodi Pendarvis, Judge Brett Hall, Robin Cruz, Greg Smith, Katrina Johnson, Chris Cameron, Mel Fox, Toni […]

Rockwall Rotary honors RISD students

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 13, 2016) The Rockwall Rotary Club’s Students of Honor program has been rewarding hardworking Rockwall ISD students for years. This year’s program director Tim Hartley, who was recently elected Rotary Club President for 2017, said the idea behind Students of Honor is to let diligent students know that they are appreciated. […]

Heath Highsteppers earn multiple honors at Crowd Pleaser Officer Camp

Heath Highsteppers earn multiple honors at Crowd Pleaser Officer Camp

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX — June 13, 2016) RHHS Highstepper Officers participated in an intense Crowd Pleaser Officer Camp held at The Hyatt Regency DFW Hotel. The enthusiastic officers started off their week with the traditional home routine. They won the coveted Superior Award! This reflected the results of the rest of the week where the girls […]