Meet Dmitri, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Dmitri, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 12, 2018) Dmitri is an energetic bundle of love and joy. He is on an adventure to find his new fur-ever home. He has been neutered, microchipped, and he is up-to-date on shots. Dmitri’s adoption donation is $200. If you have any questions or would like to meet him, send an […]

Rockwall Robotics’ Hannah Cowgill wins the FIRST Dean’s List Finalist Award

Rockwall Robotics’ Hannah Cowgill wins the FIRST Dean’s List Finalist Award

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 12, 2018) Hannah Cowgill, Rockwall HS Full Metal Jackets team member, recently won the FIRST Dean’s List Finalist Award at the Dallas Regional.  This prestigious award was submitted by her team mentors for someone who demonstrates leadership and commitment to FIRST. Hannah will advance to the next level of competition at […]

Jacket Backers February Athletes of the Month

Jacket Backers February Athletes of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 12, 2018) Congratulations to Jacket Backer February Athletes of the Month Justin Childers, Gloria Drewery, Alana Wickham, and Sean DelMonte. Listed below are all of the outstanding accomplishments made by these athletes during the month of February.​​ Justin Childers – Senior, Baseball Justin hit .333 with 2HR and 9 RBI in the Georgetown tourney, […]

Seized white tigers given clean bill of health

Seized white tigers given clean bill of health

(Wylie, TX — March 12, 2018) A white tiger and snow white tiger, seized in January in a joint operation by In-Sync Exotics, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and the local county Sheriff’s office, have been treated, given a clean bill of health, and released from quarantine. The animals were seized from people who did not have proper […]

Nat’l Sheriffs’ Association meets with President Trump

Nat’l Sheriffs’ Association meets with President Trump

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 7, 2018) Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson and other representatives from the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) were invited to the White House on Feb. 13 to meet with President Donald Trump. Eavenson, who currently serves as the President of NSA, commended Trump for his support of sheriffs across the country in […]

Rockwall Republicans celebrate Reagan Day 2018

Rockwall Republicans celebrate Reagan Day 2018

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 7, 2017) Area Republicans joined the Rockwall County Republican Party on March 3 for their biggest fundraiser of the year during Reagan Day 2018 at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, located on the Southern Methodist University campus. VIP guests enjoyed a tour of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and […]

Primary Election Results

Primary Election Results

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 7, 2018) The results from the Republican and Democratic primary elections are in, with the majority of Rockwall voters supporting Republican incumbents. A total of 10,078 ballots were cast out of 60,000 registered voters in the Republican primary, while 2,481 total ballots were cast out of 60,400 registered voters in the […]

Rockwall ISD culinary students to be featured in cookbook

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 6, 2018) The Rockwall-Heath High School and Rockwall High School Intro to Culinary Arts students recently demonstrated four healthy snacks to Rockwall ISD elementary students. The snacks had to meet specific nutrition requirements – be kid friendly, include apricot or jicama, and be themed around the State Fair of Texas. The winning […]