Adventures with the Editor: Pumpkin Nights

Adventures with the Editor: Pumpkin Nights

ROCKWALL, TX – October 11, 2021 — Recently, my wife Julie and I were invited to explore the fantastical lands featuring over 5,000 hand carved real and artificial pumpkins at Pumpkin Nights in Dallas/Fort Worth. The experience set at Howell Family Farms in Arlington (4016 W Division St, Arlington, TX 76012) lets folks walk through […]

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2022 leaps into retreat weekend

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2022 leaps into retreat weekend

ROCKWALL, TX – October 11, 2021 — The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2022 trekked to Denton to take part in a two-day teambuilding exercise at the beautiful Stony Ranch. The group cooperatively scaled a 12-foot vertical wall, ziplined more than 300 yards from a height of 40 feet, climbed a 25-foot telephone pole, and finished […]

Royse City Chamber FunFest to bring carnival games, pumpkin patch and more to Main Street Oct. 16

Royse City Chamber FunFest to bring carnival games, pumpkin patch and more to Main Street Oct. 16

ROYSE CITY, TX – August 11, 2021 — The Royse City Chamber FunFest event featuring carnival games, live music, vendors and more makes a return for its 31st year on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Main Street in Downtown Royse City. The Royse City Chamber and event Title Sponsor Everflow […]

Rockwall High School Cheerleader Spotlight: Grace Sutherland

Rockwall High School Cheerleader Spotlight: Grace Sutherland

ROCKWALL, TX – October 7, 2021 — Grace Sutherland is a senior at Rockwall High School.  She is the daughter of Jory and Amanda Sutherland and has a brother, Garrett, who also attended RHS.  She has been a cheerleader for six years and is a 3-time NCA All- American. During her time with Rockwall cheer, she has […]

Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust: Rockwall resident achieves her Disney Dinner dreams

Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust: Rockwall resident achieves her Disney Dinner dreams

  ROCKWALL, TX – October 5, 2021 — Walt Disney once said, “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” And his wise words have certainly proven true for Rockwall resident Katie-Rose Watson, hostess of the popular online Disney Dinners series. Watson has hosted 20 dinner parties themed after […]

Rockwall County Clerk’s office to provide free Property Fraud Alert software for residents

Rockwall County Clerk’s office to provide free Property Fraud Alert software for residents

ROCKWALL, TX – October 5, 2021 — The Rockwall County Commissioners Court recently approved a proposal from Fidlar Technologies for the County Clerk’s office to provide Property Fraud Alert software and support for citizens. Property Fraud Alert is a program that is free of charge to the citizens of Rockwall County. The Court approved the […]

Rockwall ISD Board announces Williams Middle School principal

ROCKWALL, TX – October 5, 2021 — At their Oct. 4th meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Ms. Christina Bradford as principal of J.W. Williams Middle School. Ms. Bradford comes to J. W. Williams Middle School with 16 years of experience in public education, most recently as principal of Quest Academy. Ms. […]

Rockwall ISD Cancer Awareness Night Oct. 8 to honor survivors

Rockwall ISD Cancer Awareness Night Oct. 8 to honor survivors

ROCKWALL, TX – October 4, 2021 — Rockwall ISD and Rockwall Ford are honored to host Cancer Awareness Night at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium Friday, October 8 at 6:45 p.m.  The event will be followed by the North Mesquite vs. Rockwall-Heath HS football game at 7:00 p.m.  Cancer survivors will be welcomed on the field at […]

Royse City ISD to hold groundbreaking for new Ruth Cherry Elementary School Oct. 29

Royse City ISD to hold groundbreaking for new Ruth Cherry Elementary School Oct. 29

ROYSE CITY, TX – October 4, 2021 — Royse City ISD invites the community to a special groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the new Ruth Cherry Elementary School in the Verandah Estates Community. The event takes place on Friday, October 29 at 10:30 a.m. at 1450 Verandah Blvd in Royse City, Texas. The construction […]

Rockwall Robotics Half Metal Jackets team partners with Empower 7 to give back to teens in need

Rockwall Robotics Half Metal Jackets team partners with Empower 7 to give back to teens in need

ROCKWALL, TX – October 4, 2021 — FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team Half Metal Jackets (HMJ) are partnering with Empower 7 in their Project Self-Esteem drive to collect items for teens in need. Half Metal Jackets are the 1st & only FTC team in Rockwall County. Our team is made up of 7th and 8th […]