Williams Middle School Symphony Full Orchestra finishes 7th at State Honor Orchestra Competition

ROCKWALL, TX (August 12, 2014) Congratulations to the Williams Middle School Symphony Full Orchestra, directed by Shari Allison and Steve Sauerwein, for finishing 7th in the Texas Music Educators Association Texas State Honor Full Orchestra Competition. Full orchestras ranging from grades 7-9 from all over the state submitted recordings and were then judged by a […]

‘Anything Goes’ at Rockwall Summer Musicals

‘Anything Goes’ at Rockwall Summer Musicals

Opens Thursday, August 14 ROCKWALL, TX (July 23, 2014) Rockwall Summer Musicals will present Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes.” Opening night is this Thursday, August 14 and performances will continue through August 17 at the Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the final show on Sunday will begin […]

Applications being accepted for Rockwall Citizens Police Academy

ROCKWALL, TX (August 11, 2014) The Rockwall Citizens Police Academy is accepting applications for the fall 2014 session. Classes are expected to fill quickly. Submit applications online at rockwall.com/police or contact:  at (972) 771-7765 or Officer Phillip Young at (972) 772-6781. The Citizens Police Academy is a 30 hour block of comprehensive instruction that allows citizens to […]

New members welcome at Rockwall Democratic Party meeting Aug 16th

ROCKWALL, TC. (August 11, 2014) The Rockwall Democrats will meet Saturday, August 16th  at Harry Myers Community Center beginning at 9 am. 815 E. The meeting will include a Battleground Texas-Team Rockwall report on the ongoing phone banks and block walks.  There will also be a discussion on the proposed Blackland Corridor Toll Road through Rockwall […]

Meet Paul, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (August 11, 2014) Ready for some fun and games? Paul is a happy young pup who loves to play. He’s especially good at brain teasers, because he’s eager to show his intelligence. But his specialty is showing off his good looks. Take one good look at Paul, and you’ll see everything you need […]

WFAA Athlete of the Week from Rockwall High

ROCKWALL, TX (August 11, 2014) Congratulations to Chris Poncinie! The Rockwall High School soccer star has been selected as Athlete of the Week by WFAA Channel 8. Chris was 1st team all-district and the Team Defensive Player-of-the-Year. He filmed his spot this week and it will air September 14 at 10:35 pm. Submitted by Shawn […]

Rockwall ISD receives high marks in latest school ratings

ROCKWALL, TX (August 8, 2014) Rockwall ISD and all campuses achieved the highest rating possible on the 2014 STAAR Accountability system, Met Standard. Rockwall ISD students also continued to score well above the state average in all content areas. In addition, the District received a Superior rating, the highest possible, on the Financial Integrity Rating […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes newest member Integrus Electric

ROWLETT,TX. (August 8, 2014) On August 7, 2014 the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed their newest member Integrus Electric, LTD owner Tammy and David Fudge with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Chamber building. Integrus Electric offers their customers the highest quality electrical service in the industry by employing the most knowledgeable, professional and […]

Rockwall-Heath Highstepper camp awards

HEATH, TX. (August 8, 2014) The Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers attended Crowd Pleasers Line Camp from August 1st-3rd in Grapevine. Several members recieved individual awards as well as team awards. Kick Master awards were given to Brooke Resseguie, Sarah Schneider and Allison Strother.  Star Dancer awards were given to Shawnee Gillham and Audrey Lawrence. The Highsteppers performed a […]