Firefighters Ball in Rockwall to Benefit Firefighter Diagnosed with Advanced Cancer

Firefighters Ball in Rockwall to Benefit Firefighter Diagnosed with Advanced Cancer

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 1, 2019) An epic night of fundraising, dinner and dancing awaits North Texas firefighters and their families during the sold out 6th Annual Firefighters Ball on Oct. 12 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. Hosted by local nonprofit The Colbert Project, the black tie event will bring together local fire communities for cocktails, […]

Heath Highsteppers earn National Championship honors – again!

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 24, 2015) The Rockwall-Heath High School Highsteppers competed in the highly competitive American Dance and Drill Team National Championships in Denton this past weekend and earned the title of National Champions for the second year in a row! Once again the Highstepper team scored higher than every team in every high school division […]

Rockwall swimmers rise to the top in Lifeguard Games

Rockwall swimmers rise to the top in Lifeguard Games

ROCKWALL, TX (July 7, 2014) On Saturday, June 28th, a few Rockwall area swimmers participated in the North Texas Lifeguard games held in Denton. Two teams from Rockwall entered – the Sea Dragons with Ruth Huffman, Sammy Mears, Amelia Warren and Nicole Bruner, and the Krazy Krakens, with Forrest Harbin, Jack Conner, Janelle Hummingbird and […]

Local author’s first novel, BLOOD PROFIT$, just released

(May 1, 2014) When the safety and soul of the United States are threatened, three once-naive  Americans risk the ultimate sacrifice to uncover and expose a global conspiracy to defraud the nation of trillions of dollars in an operation funded by Washington war profiteering and illegal drug sales. The despicable activities are sanctioned by the CIA, […]

Old Irish B&B Alpaca Ranch hosts grand opening celebration

(Denton) August 18, 2013 – Old Irish Bed & Breakfast at Patricks’ Pastures Alpaca Ranch in Denton hosted a gala grand-opening celebration Aug. 10 for both its Isle of the Heart and its Hudson Courtyard. The gazebo and courtyard are available for small parties, especially weddings. More than 30 people attended the party, which was […]

Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers win honors at Duncanville High Hat competition

(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) The Rockwall-Heath High School Highsteppers attended the Duncanville High Hat Competition on Saturday February 9, 2012. The Highsteppers represented Rockwall I.S.D. very well, winning several honors. The team was awarded the following awards:  Sweepstakes, Gussie Nell Davis Award of Excellence, Judges Award in Kick, Judges Award in Pom, Judges Award in Contemporary, […]

125-Mile Visual Arts Exhibition opens Feb 3

125-Mile Visual Arts Exhibition opens Feb 3

Visual Arts Society of Texas Juried Art Show presents recently-produced works by area artists (GRAPEVINE-January 25, 2013) The Grapevine Convention & Visitor’s Bureau welcomes the 7th Annual 125-Mile Visual Arts Exhibition to the Grapevine Tower Gallery, 636 S. Main Street, Grapevine, February 3 – 28. The show is free and open to the public. Coordinated by […]

Pet an alpaca and enjoy a bit of country life, Irish charm

(DENTON-December 27, 2012) For those wanting a bit of country life without venturing too far from Dallas, Patricks’ Pastures Alpaca Ranch in Denton now offers bed and breakfast accommodations. The Old Irish Bed & Breakfast at Patricks’ Pastures Alpaca Ranch welcomes guests Thursdays through Sundays, as well as by special arrangement on other days. Old […]

Utley Silver Pack Dancer named National Champion

(Rockwall ISD) Utley Middle School 8th grade Silver Pack Dancer, McKenzie Bryant, competed at the American Dance and Drill Team Nationals Competition in Denton on March 24. McKenzie bested the field of middle school soloists from across the county and was named National Champion of the middle school division. She was awarded an invitation to […]

Congressman Burgess to address health care act, 2012 election

Burgess to speak at Frisco Area Republican Women’s luncheon (Frisco) Congressman Michael Burgess will be the keynote speaker for the Frisco Area Republican Women’s March luncheon, speaking about the Affordable Care Act and specifically how it will affect North Texans, according to a spokesperson from Burgess’ Washington D.C. office. The Frisco Area Republican Women’s meeting […]