Flower Box seeks nominations for ‘Harvest Queens’ in Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 28, 2016) The Flower Box, located at 2500 Highway 66 in Rockwall, invites everyone to participate in a contest in which four “Harvest Queens” will be selected from among special ladies nominated from within the community and crowned during the month of October. Has there been a teacher, neighbor, family member […]

Rockwall’s Great Escape

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 26, 2016) Recently I spent an evening locked in an old professor’s office with six of my good friends for a little over an hour, trying desperately to hunt down a key that would allow me to escape. I didn’t have my cell phone on me, so I was armed only […]

Rockwall Jazz Band members win chairs in All Region Jazz Band

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 26, 2016) Seven members of the Rockwall High School Jazz Band won chairs in the Region 25 All Region Jazz Auditions at McKinney North High School on Wednesday, September 21. Riley Stewart, Nick Messick, Aren Moore, Alex King, Ryan Rohde, James Matthews, and Trey Efeney won seven of the 21 chairs […]

Meet Ziggy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 26, 2016) Here’s Ziggy! Are you a renegade? Do you like to stand out from the crowd? Here’s the perfect companion for the unique individual. Ziggy is a one-of-a-kind dog. He’s a happy boy who’s a mix of everything from Basset Hound and Shepherd to Rottweiler and everything in between. One […]

Introducing the 2016-17 Williams Middle School Student Council Officers

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 24, 2016) Congratulations to the following 8th graders who were recently elected as William Middle School’s Student Council Officers:  (From left) Hayley Dopkins – 8th Grade Representative; Sarenity Smith – Treasurer; Ryne Walsh – President; Jade McNabb – Secretary; and  Zach Flowers – Vice-President. Submitted by Stacey Hatten.  Your #1 source […]

Stallion TV Crew: Lights, Camera, Action!

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 24, 2016) Every morning, the Stallion TV crew at Springer Elementary School is dedicated to arriving early to operate the video equipment, prepare information and graphic images for featured stories, create a script and sequence of events, and involve other students and staff for highlighted events. This experience prepares them for […]

Rockwall-Heath Mighty Hawk band member wins First Chair Trombone at All Region

Rockwall-Heath Mighty Hawk band member wins First Chair Trombone at All Region

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 24, 2016) Rockwall-Heath High School Mighty Hawk Band member Dawson Ward won first chair trombone at the TMEA Region 25 All Region Jazz auditions at McKinney North High School this past Wednesday, September 21st. Dawson also advanced to the TMEA Area recording audition which will be at McKinney North High School […]

Free BMX stunt show, Bike Safety Rally Saturday

(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 22, 2016) Local youth are invited to witness a free BMX stunt show and strap on their helmets for a lesson or two in bike safety at the Bike Safety Saturday event at Billie Stevenson Elementary School on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The event will feature an […]

Rockwall: It’s Just Better Here

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 23, 2016) A glance at its progressive infrastructure and intrinsic land planning reveals why the charming city of Rockwall, Texas has fast become a land of economic growth and opportunity. This is due in part to the city’s distinct design plan, which highlights Rockwall’s unique amenities, such as Lake Ray Hubbard, […]

Local author highlights women’s extraordinary influence

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Sept. 23, 2016) She’s a homeschooling mom of four with plenty of other roles, including: wife, soccer mom, symphony violinist, and writer. The latter title allows her readers to see how women can sift through the mundane and sometimes inglorious stuff of life to discover opportunities of influence. Lea Ann Garfias, of […]