Rockwall ISD Culinary Team takes first place in Texas Regional ProStart Competition with perfect score

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 15, 2018) The Rockwall ISD Culinary Team recently competed at the Texas Regional ProStart Competition at the University of Houston, winning first place and earning the first ever perfect score in the competition’s history. The team had 60 minutes and two portable burners to complete two, three-course meals. They were judged on […]

Six local students named National Merit Scholarship Finalists

(ROCKWALL, TX Feb. 15, 2018) Six students from Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School were recently named National Merit Scholarship finalists: Parker Bassett (RHS), Daria Coutch (RHHS), Kevin DeMars (RHS), Anna Evers (RHHS), Victoria Huang (RHHS) and Kyle Sherrod (RHHS). These students competed with 16,000 Semifinalists – placing them in the top 1% of all […]

Rockwall resident Patrick Trowbridge to run for Rockwall City Council – Place 6

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 14, 2018) Rockwall resident Patrick Trowbridge has announced and filed to run for Rockwall City Council – Place 6 in the upcoming May 5, 2018 election. Patrick and his wife, Elizabeth (Coach T to the families of Grace Hartman Elementary), have been Rockwall residents for over 16 years.  Patrick currently serves as […]

Sterling Tea Spot invites Rockwall to taste something new

Sterling Tea Spot invites Rockwall to taste something new

Tea Time (ROCKWALL, TX — February 13, 2018) Even if the Starbucks drive thru knows your vehicle by sight, you own the latest high-end espresso maker, or you’ve secretly googled the phrase “coffee IV” before, Stuart and Brenda Meyers believe there’s a tea out there for you. Their new business Sterling Tea Spot, located on […]

Rockwall Planning and Zoning Commission to hold public hearing on proposed Chick-fil-A

Rockwall Planning and Zoning Commission to hold public hearing on proposed Chick-fil-A

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 13, 2018) The Rockwall Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Feb. 13, regarding the requested approval of a Specific Use Permit for a proposed drive-thru-only Chick-fil-A at Yellow Jacket Lane and South Goliad Street. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at  Rockwall City Hall (385 S. […]

Meet Petunia, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 12, 2018) Hello, I’m glad you stopped by to visit me. I’m looking for a nice fur-ever home. My foster mom tells me I’m the cutest girl in all the land. I almost have the whole potty training thing down pat; I just need a little more time and patience. One of […]

A Good Word on Our Sojourn

A Good Word on Our Sojourn

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 12, 2018) What is a sojourn?  I know what a journey is.  It’s going from here to there, arriving.  Anticipation is involved; planning.  The journey may be difficult, but the goal is getting there, the destination you’ve dreamed about. A sojourn however is a temporary stay, a stop-over.  We, however, live […]

Voting goes digital in Rockwall County

Voting goes digital in Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 12, 2018) If you plan to vote in the upcoming elections, you’ll have to put away your pens and paper. Voting is now 100% digital in Rockwall County. Elections Administrator Chris Lynch said last year, the Rockwall County Commissioner’s Court voted to approve funds for brand new electronic voting machines. “This […]

Crime drama “Bomb City” releases to theaters

Crime drama “Bomb City” releases to theaters

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 7, 2018) The locally produced and directed crime drama “Bomb City” makes its premiere in select cities nationwide on Friday, Feb. 9. The film will also be available for download on iTunes, Amazon and everywhere On Demand. “Bomb City” tells the story of 19-year-old punk musician Brian Deneke, who was killed […]