(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 3, 2018) Twelve-year-old Cody Conner of Rockwall, an Utley Middle School student, recently competed in the Fiddle Contest at the 28th Annual Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing Festival Oct. 26-28 at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Cody won first place for his age division, earning a $1,500 scholarship. Cody has […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 31, 2018) On Friday mornings before school, Pullen Elementary students and their parents pack the track for some fitness, friendship and family fun with the Pullen Panthers Running Club. For the 2018-2019 school year, Pullen Elementary received a $3,500 grant from Marathon Kids and Nike to help create a Running Club […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 31, 2018) The Rockwall Police Department celebrated the retirement of the longest tenured officer in its history with a ceremony at the Center yesterday. The event marked the official retirement of Sergeant Jeff Welch, who spent 35 years on the force in Rockwall. “Being a part of the police department family […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 29, 2018) A local chapter of national nonprofit Project Linus is offering the community a chance to make a difference in a child’s life through the art of quilting. Since 2007, Project Linus and a group of local quilters known as Community Quilters have teamed up to provide 500 handmade blankets […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 30, 2013) Rockwall ISD recently held a dedication ceremony for the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy, attended by students, parents, staff, alumni, Rockwall ISD namesakes, government officials and community members. It is a 151,460 square foot facility that houses 11 career & technical programs and more than 5,000 students walk […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 30, 2018) The Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band qualified for the UIL State Marching Contest after two spectacular performances in prelims and finals at the Area C Marching Contest. The group will travel to San Antonio this Sunday and perform in prelims at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Monday, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 29, 2018) If you’re looking to get creative and have some fun with the family, head to the Rockwall County Library. The library offers tons of free programs featuring interactive storytime, crafts, music and adventures the whole family can enjoy together. Pajama Storytime (English and Spanish) What could be better than […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 29, 2018) On Oct. 12, I had the exciting opportunity to be Principal for a Day at Billie Stevenson Elementary School. And I have to say, I couldn’t have been more honored to get to shadow Principal Mike Pitcher for the day! Mike showed me the ins and outs of what […]
(HEATH, TX – Oct. 29, 2018) Get ready for another spectacular City of Heath Holiday in the Park to be hosted in Towne Center Park on Friday, November 30 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Festivities will include: *Count down with the crowd as the City “flips the switch” on its beautiful Christmas Tree at 6:30 p.m. The program […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 23, 2018) “We provided free dental services to 58 very deserving Rockwall County veterans last year; let’s see if we can up our game this year,” said Dr. Stan Lowrance in kicking off the 2018 D-Day for V-Day event. D-Day (Dental Day) for V-Day (Veterans Day) provides a free exam and either a […]