(ROCKWALL, TX – March 22, 2016) C-SPAN (Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network) brought its 45-foot customized bus to Rockwall High School on Tuesday, March 22, in recognition of Rockwall High School senior Peyton Young and his documentary on public education reform, which won third place in C-SPAN’s nationwide StudentCam competition. StudentCam encourages middle and high school students […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 25, 2016) The City of Rockwall will hold its annual Memorial Day Concert on Friday, May 27, at 7 p.m. at The Harbor Amphitheater. The community is invited to this free event featuring music representing wars throughout the history of the U.S. and honoring veterans who served in those wars. “Our […]
(DALLAS, TX – March 24, 2016) The Dallas Police Association (DPA) today announced their endorsement of conservative businessman Justin Holland in the Republican primary runoff for Texas House, District 33. Due to the importance of public safety, the DPA endorsement is one of the most sought-after endorsements in Texas. Founded in 1959, the Dallas Police […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 25, 2016) Several Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary students and their families joined the Cullins Elementary PTA for a night of family fun and hands-on science during Perot Science Night for the CLP families. The Perot Museum came to Cullins and brought several hands-on stations focused on nano-science. The stations focused on family […]
(HEATH, TX — March 25, 2016) The Rockwall-Heath Highstepper Officers were named Best of the Best of all the officer teams that competed at the American Dance/Drill Team National/International Competition in Denton last weekend (March 18-19). They were also named International and National Kick Champions, 1st Runner Up National Champions, National Champions in the Open and Contemporary categories and […]
4-H Beef Club grows, family traditions continue (ROCKWALL, TX – March 24, 2016) While other families headed to the beach or went skiing, eight Rockwall County 4-H Beef Club members recently spent their Spring Break at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. One member, Trevor Rowe, exhibited a heifer that he purchased with the $1,750 […]
(HEATH, TX — March 24, 2016) The Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers were invited to perform at Walt Disney World on Monday, March 7. They performed at the Disney Springs Amphitheater for a standing-room only crowd. The 20 minute show included kick routines to “God Blessed Texas” and an American tribute, a pom routine, and performances by the Dreamettes (1st year members), […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 22, 2016) After meeting its cookie sales goal, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Troop 7780 enjoyed a fun and educational tour of the vast Black Star Sport Horses equestrian facility (5565 FM 549) on Tuesday, March 22. The girls delighted in learning all about caring for horses on the sprawling 250+ […]
This good news just in: After a successful run with Rockwall Community Playhouse’s production of “You Can’t Take It With You,” I’ve managed to nab another role in RCP’s next play opening the end of March! The play is called “Love, Sex and the I.R.S.” by Bill Van Zandt and Jane Millmore, and is a […]
(HEATH, TX — March 23, 2016) Rockwall-Heath Starsteppers JV Officers brought home many awards from a state competition in February and in the Denton National Champions this past weekend. In the state competition on Feb. 20, the Heath Starsteppers JV officers earned a number of awards, including Texas State Champion JV Officers, Texas State Super Sweepstakes, Texas State […]