ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2015) The Rockwall-Heath High School Junior Varsity Starstepper Drill Team competed February 7, 2014 at the American Dance and Drill Team North Texas Regionals Contest. The Starsteppers swept their division winning Best In Class Junior Varsity Team. They also won Judges’ Awards for their pom, kick and jazz routines, along with […]
HEATH, TX (Feb. 9, 2015) The Heath Wrestling Team won the District 9-5A Championship this past Saturday, with six individual champions and 11 regional qualifiers. The team also won the District 9-5A Dual Championship this year, and the JV Team won their championship on Jan. 31. Final Team Results: Rockwall-Heath 237 Wylie 190 Wylie East […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 9, 2015) Hundreds of pink granite and bronze monuments were commissioned by the State of Texas to commemorate the 1936 Texas Centennial and placed across Texas. Rockwall’s monument had been in the same location for 79 years. Originally positioned along State Hwy. 66 (Bankhead Highway) between the current intersection of Caruth […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2015) Litzy Herrera, from Springer Elementary, placed first in the 3D division of the Arts and Humanities Young Artist Exhibit in Rowlett. This competition was open to all of Rockwall and Rowlett area schools. She will be presented for honors to the Rowlett City Council on March 3. Submitted by Jenny Kaup, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2015) It was a typical Sunday at the Commerce Animal Shelter. Even though a cleaning crew was spraying down everything in sight, most of the lights were off. Pam and I were there at the invitation of Monette Douglas of No Kill Hunt County in the hope that we could save […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8, 2015) Even though some prefer the single life, many are still looking for someone to share their lives with—someone to love and be loved by. But past experiences can color the way each person approaches dating. Those searching for love “the second time around” may find themselves love-struck by Cupid, sweetly […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8, 2015) I value my man-card, always have, and I’ve worked hard to keep it. Yet, there was a moment in my life over 20 years ago where it was nearly revoked. Now once I explain the situation, I’m sure you’ll pardon it, at least, I hope … So, here goes… CONFESSION: […]
(Feb. 8, 2015) 2015 brought 16 teams from nine countries – five from the United States – to compete in Breckenridge’s 25th annual Budweiser International Snow Sculpture competition. Teams of four artists create amazing, short-lived works of art. using only hand tools. No power tools, internal supports or colorants are allowed. Some teams lacking a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8, 2015) The Stingerette Dance team recently competed in their first regional competition of the year, winning Team Sweepstakes – meaning they scored above a 92 on all routines entered. They won the coveted Judges Award. They also won Best Overall Team Novelty, Best Team Lyrical, Best Team Modern. On the Team […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8, 2015) Dozens of women gathered recently at the newly opened Painting with a Twist location for a “Painting with a Purpose” event. Crystal White, Mrs. Texas United America, joined the event to benefit the local Women In Need organization, a non profit for victims of domestic violence.These generous ladies raised almost […]