Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Adriana Marquez

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Adriana Marquez

HEATH, TX (April 20, 2026) Adriana Marquez, a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School and the daughter of Chastity and Pablo Marquez, serves as Council President of the Heath Highsteppers drill team. Adriana has spent the past 11 years pursuing her passion for dance, training with Just for Kix and later performing as a member of […]

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Rachel Kapinskis

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Rachel Kapinskis

HEATH, TX (April 17, 2026) Rachel Kapinskis, a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School, is the daughter of Chris and Amber Shiflett and Kevin Kapinskis. She currently serves as a Line Officer for the Rockwall-Heath High School Highsteppers. Rachel has spent several years developing her love for dance, training at Royalty Dance Academy for four years […]

All-Star Effort: Students Shine at Rockwall ISD Special Olympics Track and Field

All-Star Effort: Students Shine at Rockwall ISD Special Olympics Track and Field

ROCKWALL, TX (April 13, 2026) Students showed their school spirit and gave it their all at the Rockwall ISD Special Olympics Track and Field event on April 2. Elementary and Secondary students came together at the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium to compete and cheer each other on. Students paraded around the track during the opening ceremonies, […]

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Charlotte Fieldsmith

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Charlotte Fieldsmith

HEATH, TX (April 13, 2026) Charlotte Fieldsmith is a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School and the daughter of Joey and Tammy Fieldsmith. She currently serves as the Line Major of the Rockwall-Heath High School Highsteppers. Charlotte began dancing at a young age, training with Stars of Tomorrow, Royalty Dance Academy, and MPact Dance Studio. Her […]

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Maddy Yocum

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Maddy Yocum

ROCKWALL, TX (April 9, 2026) Maddy Yocum is a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School and the daughter of Amy and Brad Yocum. She currently serves as the 1st Lieutenant of the Rockwall-Heath High School Highsteppers. Maddy began her dance journey in Pennsylvania at Dance Fusion, where she trained for six years before continuing her passion […]

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Maya Gulati

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Maya Gulati

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (April 8, 2026) As Captain of the Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers, Maya Gulati has spent her senior year leading with both skill and dedication. The Rockwall-Heath High School senior, daughter of Rainu and Ajay Gulati, has been passionate about dance for many years, dedicating herself to competitive dance from third through twelfth grade at Rockwall […]

Seven Rockwall Runners Ready for Boston Marathon

Seven Rockwall Runners Ready for Boston Marathon

(From left) Mary Courtin, Kathy Smith, Diana Sterling, Miranda Hyvl, Marni Sanders and Carrie Varner; not pictured, Jessica Carney. Submitted photo. ROCKWALL, TX (March 7, 2026) – At the starting line of the Boston Marathon on April 20, 2026, seven Rockwall area runners will join an elite field to compete in the world’s oldest, most […]

Royse City Police Department to host ‘Cops and Bobbers’ kids fishing event April 18

Royse City Police Department to host ‘Cops and Bobbers’ kids fishing event April 18

ROYSE CITY, TX (March 25, 2026) — The Royse City Police Department will host its “Cops and Bobbers” Kid Fish event on Saturday, April 18, inviting families out for a morning of fishing, community connection, and support for a meaningful cause. The free event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the […]