New boardwalk trail through Scenic Point Park to be completed by summer

New boardwalk trail through Scenic Point Park to be completed by summer

ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX (March 18, 2015) Those who love taking a nice walk through Scenic Point Park will soon have a brand new walking trail to stroll down – and just in time for the summer, no less! The new ¼ -mile boardwalk trail will take visitors into the park and then loop back around. Walkers […]

The season springs forth with surprises

ROCKWALL, TX (March 16, 2015) I’ve had a quest: to provide more honest food for our table—food I’ve caught, killed, or grown. There’s something pure about it, wholesome, and when you’ve been involved from field to feast, a deeper appreciation brews and wasting is sacrilege. A couple of years ago, I heard of the white […]

Heath Highsteppers win State Championship Title – again!

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 16, 2015) The Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers recently competed at the HTE State Drill Team Competition in Justin, where the Highstepper’s Team, Officers, and Elite Teams were the top scoring teams  – winning the State Championship Title for the second year in a row. The Highsteppers are now preparing to compete in the ADTS National Competition on March […]

Rockwall ISD to host Job Fair on April 18

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 16, 2015) Rockwall ISD is hosting a job fair from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18 at Rockwall High School, 901 Yellowjacket Lane, Rockwall, TX 75087. Stop by and meet with campus administrators and program directors to find out more information about job opportunities for the 2015-2016 school year. No need to […]

Rockwall business receives visit from Congressman Ratcliffe

ROCKWALL, TX (March 15, 2015) Congressman John Ratcliffe  (TX-04) made a special visit to MidSouth Bank in Rockwall last week, shaking hands and talking with employees and customers. “I can’t represent 700,000 Texans, unless I know and appreciate the concerns of as many of them as possible,” Congressman Ratcliffe said. “Community banks are an important part […]

New incentive for Rockwall’s Night Owl shoppers

ROCKWALL, TX (March 14, 2015) Since the fall of 2013 when “Night Owls” was first introduced by Rockwall Old Town Shoppes, busy shoppers have been taking advantage of downtown retail stores remaining open until 8 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of each month. During these Night Owl events, many shops offer refreshments, door prizes and special […]

Rockwall Democratic Party welcomes local attorney speaking on Voting Rights Act

ROCKWALL, TX (March 15, 2015) The Rockwall Democratic Party will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 21 at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington St.  The guest speaker will be attorney Sol Villasana.  Sol is well known in Dallas and Rockwall as an advocate for citizens rights.  He recently addressed the Rockwall City Council and the […]