Heath cheerleaders start school year with spirit – and awards

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 27, 2015) The Rockwall-Heath High School cheerleaders are full of back-to-school spirit after winning many awards at the National Cheerleader Association Camp this summer at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine. Rockwall-Heath Cheer Program:  Top- Sofia Angelo, Kate Welch, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Logan Davis, Emma Hightower, Alexis Bobst, Breann Brown, Johnathan Smith, Caleb […]

Artists Reception at Uptown Downtown Gallery Saturday

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 27, 2015) The Uptown Downtown Art Gallery & Studio, located at 301 N. San Jacinto in downtown Rockwall, will host an Artists Reception from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Saturday, August 29 for three new artists – Jill Farrer, Pam Griffin and Ed Alexander. Also, back by popular demand is Rockwall’s Renaissance […]

Fulton serves up top honors at volleyball tournament, prepares for Fulton Frenzy

(ROCKWALL, HEATH, TX – August 26, 2015) The Fulton School’s volleyball team represented Heath/Rockwall well and brought home a championship win in the StoneGate Third Invitational Volleyball Tournament in Arlington last weekend. Players Merritt Mitchell and Reese Brown had great serving runs, and Jordan Ritter and Tami Price hit some scorchers.  Also representing Fulton were […]

Teachers, staff welcomed at Rockwall ISD New Employee Breakfast

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 14, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, area businesses and members of the community came together to celebrate Rockwall ISD’s new teachers and staff at a welcome breakfast in the Rockwall High School cafeteria this morning. The Chamber teamed up with Waffle House to provide the free breakfast, which was […]

Fulton School welcomes students with back-to-school picnic

Fulton School welcomes students with back-to-school picnic

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – August 26, 2015) The Fulton School of Heath, a college prep school for PK3 through 12th grade, hosted a back-to-school picnic on August 15th for students and their families. The Fulton campus was filled with students, parents, staff, guests and board members out for a great evening. Fulton entertained the crowd with […]

Nothing builds confidence like success

(ROCKWALL, HEATH, TX – August 22, 2015) In the 1970’s sitcom Good Times, James Carter “Jimmy” Walker’s character frequently let out a big “Dyn-o-mite” during the show. This popular catch phrase was born out of his character’s outgoing personality. Because we are drawn to people who are confident and have a positive attitude, it was […]

Rockwall family relies on faith, community ~ and unconventional treatment

Rockwall family relies on faith, community ~ and unconventional treatment

God’s the hero of this story (ROCKWALL, TX – August 22, 2015) When Rockwall resident Meredith Fox became pregnant with her daughter Pierson nearly five years ago, she was overjoyed with the prospect of being a new mom. She never imagined not being able to read with, play with, or individually care for her little […]

Jones Elementary students ‘meet the teacher’

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 22, 2015) Friday night, Jones Elementary students headed back to school for Meet the Teacher night! It was a huge success. Students dropped off supplies, had some fun in photo booth, and got to meet their teachers. Pictured from left are Brynlee, Cale, Hallie, and Sadie Simms. Submitted by Jennifer Holton, […]

Stephen Ministry: Lay Care-giving to Hurting People

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 22, 2015) “The sun is going to keep coming up.” That’s a healthy perspective shared by Carolyn K. these days. The RockwallCounty resident wasn’t always so sure. She experienced a series of sad events that began around 15 years ago with the death of her mother. On the heels of this first […]

Chance to win $10,000 at Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta

Hanby Insurance gives back to 13th ‘Unlucky Lucky Duck’ (ROCKWALL, TX – August 6, 2015) Erin Atkins , owner of Hanby Insurance in Rockwall, strives to continuously develop relationships with her clients and give back to the community that gives to her business. She dedicates her time to leading non-profits, such as Soroptimist and Meals on Wheels […]