ROWLETT (November 11, 2013) Herfurth Elementary School will host a Fall Carnival from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, November 15. Parents and students have come together to create one-of-a-kind sculptures, paintings and clay pieces to be bid on in a silent auction. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the rebuilding of Kid’s […]
Amazing, superhero finish for young runners ROCKWALL (November 11, 2013) On Saturday, November 2nd, members of the Nebbie Williams Elementary School Running Club participated in the Lone Star CASA Superhero 5K. Sarah Trahan, a 4th grader, placed 3rd in females 14 and under and Sam Favre, also a 4th grader, placed 6th in males 14 and under. Both of these children were competing against […]
ROCKWALL (November 5, 2013) Dobbs Elementary kindergarten teachers celebrated the 50th day of school with their students. Teachers and students dressed in fifties attire; students wore headbands that said, “I am 50 days smarter!” The students’ day centered around exploring the number 50. Photo submitted by Ruth Johnson. Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, […]
ROCKWALL-HEATH (November 5, 2013) The Rockwall-Heath High School Mighty Hawk Marching Band just completed a highly successful competitive marching season. The band earned 2nd Place in the 5A division at the Mesquite Marching Band Festival and Best in Class Colorguard on October 5th preceding their UIL experience. On Saturday October 12th the Mighty Hawk Band […]
ROCKWALL (November 5, 2013) Rockwall High School student and Boy Scout Troop 646 Star Scout Brandon Hamann, second from right, helped present the United States flag during the National Anthem at the NASCAR Sprint Cup AAA Texas 500 race Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway. Rockwall’s Amber Carrington, The Voice semi-finalist, also sang the National Anthem at the […]
ROCKWALL ISD (November 4, 2013) These students from Reinhardt Elementary are learning about orienteering at Camp Grady Spruce. Fifth graders attended science camp for the week. From left are Jadyn Ellis, Nikya Stevens, Trey Wheeler and Jordan Norwood. Photo submitted by Patricia Corwin. Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so we can reach […]
(HEATH – November 4, 2013) The City of Heath reminds residents to gather those items you need to get rid of at the Free Electronic Waste Collection event next Saturday, November 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Rockwall-Heath High School parking lot. Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so we can reach […]
ROCKWALL (November 4, 2013) The Rockwall High School Orange Wave Marching Band earned Superior ratings from all three judges at the Region III UIL Marching Contest on Wednesday, October 23rd with their contest show, Love and War. The work was written by Daniel Montoya and Rod Kosterman and features the music of Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Barber, the […]
ROCKWALL (November 3, 2013) Celia Straight was presented the Rockwall Student of Honor at the Rockwall Rotary Club’s October 31st lunch meeting. Celia attends Dobbs Elementary, and was honored for her outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Ruth Johnson, Principal at Dobbs, presented the award. Photos by Greg Caffarel. Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, […]
ROCKWALL (November 1, 2013) Rockwall High School Cross Country Teams dominated the District 12-5A meet held at the University of Texas at Tyler campus on Oct. 26th. The Rockwall JV boys and girls won 1st place team trophies as well. The top 10 individual runners and top three teams advance to Regionals. Both boys and girls varsity […]