(ROCKWALL, TX) Students from Utley, Cain, and Williams Middle School Business Information Management (BIM) class recently participated in a job shadow day with some local employers, where they experienced some of those careers through hands on experiences, facility tours and industry professional speakers. Here are some photos from the day: Our print edition is delivered free […]
Last school year, Pullen Elementary student, Charlotte Fieldsmith, made a presentation to Dr. Tom Maglisceau, Chief Student Services Officer, as part of her SAGE project in which she recommended that Rockwall ISD create a week during the school year to celebrate district crossing guards. As she noted in her presentation, several campuses already recognize these terrific […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) Not one to rest on her laurels, this Hometown Hero will admittedly never slow down. She will always find some way to help make things better in our community. That unique brand of optimism, ingenuity and tenacity is exactly what Main Street Board member Claudette Hatfield has dedicated to Rockwall for nearly 45 […]
More to love! You don’t have to go to New Orleans to experience the flavor of the French Quarter. The award-winning, chef-inspired cuisine made famous at Dodie’s at The Rockwall Harbor is now being served up at The Cajun Place in Allen, along with a new name. That’s right, mudbug fans – The Cajun Place […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX) The Rockwall-Heath High School Swim and Dive team competed over the weekend at the UIL 6A State Championship. The Boys team finished a program high of 28th in the meet, and the Lady Hawks finished 18th! Here are the highlights from the weekend: Lady Hawks Our Lady Hawks Swim and Dive had a […]
Dr. Courtney Gober, candidate for Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees, Place 6, shared the following press release with Blue Ribbon News regarding his candidacy: Education: Dr. Courtney Gober earned a Bachelor of Art degree from Morehouse College (Atlanta, GA) in History and Sociology, a Master of Art degree from The University of Michigan in Education, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) This week’s Stingerette Senior Showcase is Miss Ally Hux. Ally is the daughter of Clyde and Lisa Hux. Ally is a three year member of the National Champion Stingerettes where she was named Spirit Girl this year. Ally was also lieutenant for the Jacket Babes Drill Team her freshman year. Ally serves the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary was pleased to have Ali Master as their speaker February 18. Ali is a former Shia Muslim from Pakistan and shared the understanding of America’s freedoms from a Muslim immigrant’s perspective. Ali came to America for an education and worked his way through the university as an employee of […]
Amy Hilton, a 14-year resident of Heath, has filed for the election of Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Place 6. Mrs. Hilton is a 1996 graduate of Texas A&M University with a BBA in Accounting and has been licensed as a Certified Public Accountant for over 20 years. Amy and her husband, Robert, have four […]
Keith Short files for re-election as Mayor, McLendon-Chisholm City Council (MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX) Mayor Keith Short has faithfully served the citizens of McLendon-Chisholm for the last two years and has filed for a second term. “The last two years we have been reestablishing the trust by our community and their city government,” Mayor Short said.“Now is […]