Utley, Cain Middle School band students prep for All-District Honor Band audition

Utley, Cain Middle School band students prep for All-District Honor Band audition

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 13, 2016) Nearly 100 band students from both Utley and Cain Middle Schools came together to learn from professional performers and teachers this past Saturday in preparation for the upcoming Rockwall ISD Middle School All-District Honor Band audition in November. “Can you sing the tune?” asked trumpet master class teacher Keith […]

Rockwall JP Mark Russo seeks second term in November election

Rockwall JP Mark Russo seeks second term in November election

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 13, 2016) Rockwall County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Mark Russo is on the Republican ballot for the Nov. 8 election. “It’s my goal to continue to run a consistent court while utilizing cost effective emerging technologies and by allowing for more court access online,” said the 40-year-old Russo. “It has […]

Springer Elementary receives makeover with “Lowe’s Hero” project

Springer Elementary receives makeover with “Lowe’s Hero” project

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 13, 2016)  Several volunteers from Lowe’s worked over the weekend to give Springer Elementary a face lift.  Springer was chosen for a “Lowe’s Hero” project, and Lowe’s employees volunteered on Saturday to help improve the lounge and outside garden area.  Ben Hardwick, parent of Caleb, Matthew and William, and husband of […]

Women In Need vigil recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Rockwall

Women In Need vigil recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 11, 2016) While pink apparel can be seen almost everywhere this month in recognition of breast cancer awareness, Women In Need (WIN) invited everyone last week to don another color for another important cause. On an early rainy Friday morning, WIN handed out purple ribbons and recognized Domestic Violence Awareness Month in […]

RHS cross country teams win big at annual Sting meet

RHS cross country teams win big at annual Sting meet

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 11, 2016) Rockwall High School saw its varsity boys and girls teams earn first place in the annual Sting meet on Saturday, Oct. 8. Eight schools participated in the meet, which included about 250 runners. Leading off  for varsity girls was Kaitlyn Stark in 1st place with a time of 20:42, […]

In The Pink Luncheon shares powerful stories about breast cancer

In The Pink Luncheon shares powerful stories about breast cancer

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 10, 2016) Baylor, Scott and White-Lake Pointe welcomed Surgical Breast Specialist Dr. Amy Eastman and Business Coach Trey Finley as guest speakers at the 7th Annual In The Pink Luncheon recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. Trey Finley – president and head coach […]

Rockwall Old Town Shoppes to host 2nd Farm to Feast event

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 8, 2016) Dine under the stars in Rockwall’s San Jacinto Plaza during the 2nd Hometown Farm to Feast event on Sunday, Oct. 23, hosted by the Rockwall Old Town Shoppes. Produce will be provided by Farmers Market vendors and prepared by talented chefs of Rockwall’s local downtown restaurants. The menu will […]

Springer Elementary student earns Reserve Grand Champion honors at State Fair livestock show

Springer Elementary student earns Reserve Grand Champion honors at State Fair livestock show

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 7, 2016) Reid Watson, a fourth grader at Springer Elementary and a member of Rockwall County 4H, won Reserve Grand Champion, Saanen Junior Doe in the Pan-American Livestock Show with his Saanen doe Lady Frances at the State Fair of Texas! This was Reid’s first State Fair of Texas show and his […]

Diamond Rio concert at Southern Junction to benefit military families

Diamond Rio concert at Southern Junction to benefit military families

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 7, 2016) Spend an evening with Diamond Rio at Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse, Sunday, Nov. 6, during a special fundraising event benefiting military families. Everyone is invited to enjoy live music, a live auction and raffle in support of TheHealingRoad.org, a locally based foundation that provides life-changing outdoor experiences for […]