(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 24, 2018) Mitch Jackson, a second-year piano student at Rockwall High School, will be competing at the state level of PTA Reflections for his original music composition. Sixty thousand students across the state of Texas participate and less than three percent advance to the state level. If Mitch advances beyond state, he […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 4, 2017) It’s a sign that summer is coming. Historic Downtown Rockwall is preparing for crowds of people to start gathering around the Square—with the kickoff of the San Jacinto Plaza Music Series and the Rockwall Farmers Market this weekend, starting tonight. But it’s not business as usual, there are a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 27, 2017) Does anyone alive still listen to CDs? It’s interesting, with all the apps out there like Spotify and Apple Music and Pandora I still run across people who say they don’t use those apps and will only listen to actual CDs. I myself stopped buying albums once I discovered […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 29, 2016) Brandon Jenkins has always been passionate about his music. But in recent years, his life has been inspired by a new passion that he says has utterly consumed and transformed him: his relationship with God. As a 12-year-old in Michigan, Jenkins was mesmerized the very first time he experienced […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX—June 22, 2016) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday, June 21 to recognize new members and announce future plans. Chamber Executive Director Julia Bryant welcomed Belinda Epps and Sandra Smith with Epps Reality and Jennifer Krolczyk with Farmers Insurance as the newest member of the chamber and presented each of them […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 17, 2016) Two up and coming young pianists were selected as winners of their respective divisions at the recent Texas A&M Commerce Sonata-Sonatina Competition. The event was held Saturday, March 5, 2016 in the concert hall of the university. Over 80 young pianists competed in 15 divisions of required repertoire. Winner […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 23, 2015) When listening to local musical talent Katie Stewart’s recently released first album, “High Tech World,” it becomes clear that the messages of her songs are just as unique as the music itself. “I think of myself as a songwriter/singer, not really a singer/songwriter,” Katie said. “The message to me […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (March 16, 2015) As the saying goes, everything’s bigger in Texas. And if there’s any place that exemplifies that phrase to a tee, it would have to be Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse. Located at 5574 Highway 276 in Royse City, Southern Junction offers the distinctive experience of a steakhouse serving up good […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (October 14, 2014) On Saturday, October 11, the Williams Middle School Orchestra students participated in the Middle School All Region Orchestra Auditions at Richardson High School. Out of hundreds of students that auditioned, Williams Middle School had 18 musicians selected to perform with the organization. Included in this honor were the following students: (front […]
Celebrate freedom at the Royse City 4th Fest 2012. Festivities begin begin at 7 p.m. Friday, June 29 at the Royse City High School, located on FM 2642 between Interstate 30 and FM 35. There will be live music, sponsored by Southern Junction, concessions, games, family entertainment and more. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. To submit your news […]