Rockwall LULAC to welcome Director of Dallas’ Office of Welcoming Communities & Immigrant Affairs

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 22, 2018) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) will hold its May meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 24 at Arboledas Mexican Grill, 1103 Ridge Road, Suite A in Rockwall. This month’s guest speaker is Liz Cedillo-Pereira, the Director of the City of Dallas’ Office of Welcoming Communities and Immigrant […]

Meet Casper, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 22, 2018) Roll out the red carpet, because this handsome boy is coming through. Casper’s beautiful white coat and friendly personality are just a few of his great traits. He has a lot of brains to match his good looks. And his happy personality puts everyone around him in a good mood. […]

Rockwall Summer Musicals presents Into the Woods June 22-July 1

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 22, 2018) Rockwall Summer Musicals will present Stephen Sondheim’s fairytale mashup Into the Woods June 22 – July 1, 2018 at the Rockwall Performing Arts Center (1201 T L Townsend Drive, Rockwall, TX 75087). Tickets cost between $18-$22 and can be purchased at the Box Office or online at rockwallsummermusicals.org. Memberships and season tickets […]

Janice Longino chosen as 2018 President of Texas Association of Health, Physical Education and Dance

Janice Longino chosen as 2018 President of Texas Association of Health, Physical Education and Dance

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 16, 2018) Janice Longino, Amy Parks-Heath Elementary PE Teacher, was recently chosen to be the 2018 President of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education and Dance (TAHPERD). “Janice Longino is a long-time educator who continues to strive for excellence each day. She continuously brings enthusiasm and challenges herself by seeking […]

Rockwall-Heath students win multiple awards at National Leadership Conference

Rockwall-Heath students win multiple awards at National Leadership Conference

(HEATH, TX — May 16, 2018) Students from Rockwall-Heath High School recently attended the Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference, where they won multiple awards, producing 16 national qualifiers and nine national champions in three major events. Rockwall-Heath Hawk chapter members joined more than 5,500 other conference delegates from across the nation to […]

Royse City American Legion selects Law Officer/Firefighter First Responder of the Year

Royse City American Legion selects Law Officer/Firefighter First Responder of the Year

(ROYSE CITY, TX — May 16, 2018) A police officer from the Dallas Police Department has been selected as the 2018 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by The American Legion Post 100 in Royse City. Officer Rogelio Santander was honored not only for his overall performance as a police officer in the community, but […]

Rockwall High School Jacket Backers names April Athletes of the Month

Rockwall High School Jacket Backers names April Athletes of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 16, 2018) Congratulations to Rockwall High School Jacket Backers April Athletes of the Month ​​Chika Iwuamadi and Austin Shumake. Listed below are all of the outstanding accomplishments made by these athletes during the month of April.​​ Chika Iwuamadi, Senior – Track and Field: Chika was a key member of the varsity girls 3rd District Championship in four years. […]

Rockwall High School sophomore to compete in Football University Texas Showdown

Rockwall High School sophomore to compete in Football University Texas Showdown

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 16, 2018) Rockwall High School sophomore middle linebacker James Strohmeyer was selected to compete for a top position against the best linebackers in the state on May 26 and 27 in Austin, Texas. To earn his invite, Strohmeyer competed in a recent FBU Camp held in North Dallas that showcased athletes […]