Rockwall-Heath percussionists earn first place at competition

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 23, 2022) The Mighty Hawk Band Percussionists recently competed in the WGI Dallas Percussion Regional Competition where they earned 1st place at both the Prelims and Finals performances. The RHHS Percussion Ensemble will compete again at Lewisville High School Saturday, April 2 and NTCA Championships at Burleson Centennial High School Saturday, April […]

Rockwall ISD to hold dedication ceremony for Lupe Garcia Elementary School

Rockwall ISD to hold dedication ceremony for Lupe Garcia Elementary School

ROCKWALL, TX (March 23, 2022) Rockwall ISD will hold a dedication ceremony for Lupe Garcia Elementary School Sunday, April 24 at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to join. Garcia Elementary is located at 310 Williamsburg Parkway, Fate, Texas. A campus open house and reception will follow the ceremony. For more information on Garcia Elementary, […]

Rockwall ISD receives Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting

Rockwall ISD receives Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting

ROCKWALL, TX (March 23, 2022) The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) recently awarded Rockwall ISD the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE). ASBO International’s COE recognizes districts that have met the program’s high standards for financial reporting and transparency. The school district earned the Certificate of Excellence for its Annual Comprehensive Financial […]

Rockwall-Heath Art students advance to state VASE competition

Rockwall-Heath Art students advance to state VASE competition

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 22, 2022) Rockwall-Heath High School art students recently competed in Regional Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) where multiple students won medals and Hannah Herrera, Kayla Hutchens and Sailor Rengel students advanced to state. The following students received medals for their outstanding artwork: Adeline Huls Adelaide Smith Jenna Allen Lillian Chester Karly Merriott […]

Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers win Grand Champion at HTE Hill Country Regionals

Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers win Grand Champion at HTE Hill Country Regionals

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 22, 2022) The  Rockwall-Heath High School Highsteppers Drill Team competed at the HTE Hill Country Regionals in New Braunfels, Texas where they received Grand Champion and many honors. The Highsteppers were also invited to be in the Emmy award winning Holiday Adolphus Parade this year. The parade is nationally broadcasted from Dallas […]

Rockwall area cheerleading programs team up to benefit Women In Need

Rockwall area cheerleading programs team up to benefit Women In Need

ROCKWALL, TX – March 22, 2022 — On March 19, the Rockwall Texans Youth Sports Cheerleading Program teamed up with the Rockwall-Heath High School Cheerleaders to offer a free Mini-Cheer Camp that also doubled as a clothing drive to benefit Women In Need. Through the help of camp participants, the cheerleading program collected several hundreds […]

Rockwall Art League presents Watercolor Workshop March 25

Rockwall Art League presents Watercolor Workshop March 25

ROCKWALL, TX – March 21, 2022 — The Rockwall Art League invites the community for a fun one-day Watercolor Workshop presented by the talented Bev Boren on Thursday, March 25. The workshop goes from 10am – 4pm and will be hosted at the Harry Myers Park Community Center, 815 E Washington St. in Rockwall. The […]

Rockwall-Heath JV Starsteppers shine bright at Regionals, Championship

Rockwall-Heath JV Starsteppers shine bright at Regionals, Championship

ROCKWALL, TX – March 18, 2022 — The Rockwall-Heath HS JV Starsteppers recently competed at ADTS North Texas Regionals at Heath High School on Feb. 5th and HTE Hill Country Championship in New Braunfels on Feb. 19th where both the team and officers won many awards. ADTS AWARDS 2/5: JV Officers: Sweepstakes Award Gussie Nell […]

Rockwall County jury sentences man to 35 years for Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine

Rockwall County jury sentences man to 35 years for Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine

ROCKWALL, TX (March 16, 2022) On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, a Rockwall County jury convicted Kilgore resident, James Fears, 48, of the offense of Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine in an amount of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams. Less than 40 minutes after retiring to deliberate on punishment, the jury […]

Rockwall School of Music offers FREE introductory lessons during International Teach Music Week

Rockwall School of Music offers FREE introductory lessons during International Teach Music Week

Open House March 21-27 ROCKWALL, TX – March 16, 2022 — Keep Music Alive is excited to announce the 8th Annual Teach Music Week being celebrated Monday, March 21 through Sunday, March 27. This annual seven-day event encourages professional music schools, such as the Rockwall School of Music, to find ways to introduce people to […]