Black Hawk Robotics wins state championship

Black Hawk Robotics wins state championship

(HEATH, TX — June 1, 2017) The Rockwall-Heath robotics team “Black Hawk Robotics” recently competed at the Texas UIL Robotics State Championship where they won the tournament and were crowned state champions! The Black Hawks were also awarded the Robot Design award for the state of Texas. This season, 140 FIRST Robotics teams from Texas […]

Springer SAGE students Skype with expert video game designer

Springer SAGE students Skype with expert video game designer

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2016) Sixth grade SAGE students in Mrs. Kaup’s class at Springer Elementary skyped with a Video Game Designer in Salt Lake City, UT, arranged by Nepris, a company that specializes in connecting classrooms to experts.  The students were able to interview the professional and ask questions about how to pursue […]

Rockwall Soroptimist awards Memorial Scholarship to RHS senior

Rockwall Soroptimist awards Memorial Scholarship to RHS senior

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 26, 2017) The Rockwall Soroptimist presented a Susan Faulkner Memorial Scholarship to Rockwall High School senior, Sydney Chalk. Scholarship funds are raised at the Soroptimist annual Rockwall Country Fair which will be Saturday, June 10, at the Rockwall County Courthouse on Yellow Jacket Lane from 10AM-8PM. Pictured from left to right: Susan Reeves, Sydney Chalk […]

Play It Cool at the Pool

Play It Cool at the Pool

Put water safety first this summer (ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2017) With summer approaching, lots of folks will be looking to beat the Texas heat by partaking in a variety of fun water activities such as swimming and boating. But regardless whether you’re taking your child for a fun swim at the local community […]

Bike Rodeo draws crowd, promotes bike safety

Bike Rodeo draws crowd, promotes bike safety

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 24, 2017) Officer Curtis Bennet, the SRO officer for Nebbie Williams Elementary School, organized a Bike Rodeo to promote bike safety.  The event had nearly 40 students who came out with their parents. “The stunt show was the highlight, for sure,” says Officer Bennett.  “Bicycling is one of the top activities […]

Piano students excel in North Texas competitions

Piano students excel in North Texas competitions

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 23, 2017) Piano students of Michele McDonald have participated in a number of North Texas events the past few months.  Students competed in the Garland Music Teachers Sonata Competition, Texas A&M Commerce Sonata Competition and the Rockwall Music Teachers Spring Competition.  All received placements or were asked to play in the […]

Nebbie Williams 5th graders finish strong in regional Stock Market contest

Nebbie Williams 5th graders finish strong in regional Stock Market contest

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 23, 2017) Nebbie Williams Elementary School is proud to announce the third-place winners of the Dallas Stock Market Game. Fifth grade students Jashon Bell, Alex Fredieu, Hadley Roberts, Karsten Schaffhauser, Adele Roorda competed for 10 weeks in the annual competition, coached by S.A.G.E. teacher Heather Caldwell, and took third place in the […]

Heath native graduates from US Coast Guard Academy

Heath native graduates from US Coast Guard Academy

(HEATH, TX — May 22, 2017) Timothy Austin Duncan (Timbo) graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy on May 17, 2017 with a bachelor of science degree in Civil Engineering and a commission as an ensign. Ensign Duncan is assigned to the Coast Guard Cutter Mellon WHEC 717 as a Student Engineer in Seattle, Washington. […]

Local senior earns Chick-fil-A Leadership Scholarship

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2017) Ariana Campos, a home-schooled senior who is currently working as a manager at the Ridge Road Chick-fil-A in Rockwall, has earned a $2,500 Leadership Scholarship from Chick-fil-A. Ariana will graduate this month and plans to study political science and/or business. She is excited to have the opportunity to go […]

Y Rock Sprint Triathlon and 5k coming June 25

Y Rock Sprint Triathlon and 5k coming June 25

Six Week Training Program Available Starting May 15 (ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2017)The YRock Sprint Triathlon, presented by the Sports Medicine Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, is coming Sunday, June 25 to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Registration for the triathlon is underway at playtri.com/yrock. There is also a 5K and […]