(ROCKWALL, TX – March 24, 2020) Elisabeth Hamann is a four-year member of the Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band, currently in the Wind Ensemble and on uniform crew. She is also a member of the symphony orchestra, National Honor Society, Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society, and Interact Club. She was also a member […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 24, 2020) Senior Jake Amundson plays trombone in the amazing Orange Wave Band at Rockwall High School. He has been accepted into the Honors College at University of North Texas and will be studying Biomedical Engineering. Jake was the trombone section leader this year! Help us shine the spotlight on senior […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 24, 2020) Meg McDonald is three year Varsity softball player who leads her team with the positive attitude that anything is possible. She’s an all around player of many positions, currently Center Field at Rockwall-Heath High School, along with three other seniors – Tristian Court, Shelby Curtis and Abby Lowry. During her […]
(ROWLETT, TX – March 23, 2020) Rowlett Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian amended the City’s Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency and has issued a Shelter in Place order. This order mirrors the order put in place by Dallas County and affects everyone in the City of Rowlett, whether in Dallas or Rockwall County. The […]
Meredith Hurst is a Rockwall High School senior and a member of First Baptist Church and youth group. Meredith has played on the soccer team all four years of high school. As a member of DECA, she made it to state competition. She is also a member of the Spanish Honor Society. Meredith has her […]
On March 11, members of the Rockwall County 4-H Beef Club attended the Rockwall Kiwanis meeting and donated the beef sticks they collected as a part of the 2020 Souper Bowl of Caring. The Souper Bowl of Caring is a youth-inspired, youth-led movement working with other groups across the nation including: schools, churches, local businesses, […]
Dallas COVID-19 testing sites change criteria Dallas, Texas – Starting at noon on Monday, March 23, the two COVID-19 testing sites in Dallas are updating criteria and lifting the age restriction to test more North Texans. Criteria for testing sites is as follows: Shortness of breath Cough Must show a temperature of 99.6 or higher […]
As a result of the current state of emergency, the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) has developed a dedicated COVID-19 mental health support line available to their system of care to provide trauma informed support and psychological first aid to those experiencing stress and anxiety during this time of crisis. This service will operate […]
Celia Straight is a senior at Rockwall High School where she is a Lady Jacket varsity basketball player and co-captain, a member of National Honor Society and National Charity League. Upon graduation, Celia will attend Texas A&M University where she has been accepted into the College of Engineering and plans to major in mechanical […]
Kelsie Brouillette is a Senior at Rockwall High School. She is the daughter of Paul and Nicole Brouillette. Kelsie is a member of National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Business Professionals of America and a two year member of the JV tennis team. Kelsie has won various art awards including two pieces going to […]