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NBC5-TV News. Rockwall High School works to stop a nasty stomach bug from spreading after reporting about 16 percent of its student body absent. MORE

October 21 2010 | Posted in Video News | Read More »

How Rockwall beat Heath, 52-51

By J.J. Smith. Last Friday the Rockwall High Yellow Jackets roared back in the second half to nip their cross-town rival Heath Hawks, 52-51, in one of the most exciting games ever played in Rockwall. The Jackets had fallen behind 21-0 and 37-14 at the half. Rockwall quarterback Alan Reed passed and ran for seven [...]

October 21 2010 | Posted in Video News | Read More »

“God Blessed Texas” band to appear at Rockwall music fest Oct. 23

“God Blessed Texas” band to appear at Rockwall music fest Oct. 23

By J. J. Smith. The country rock band made famous with their number one hit “God Blessed Texas” will appear at the third annual all-day musical festival called Rockin’ On The Docks, this Saturday at The Harbor, beginning at 11 am. “Little Texas,” with three Number One Hits and 15 Top Ten Hits – including [...]

October 21 2010 | Posted in Entertainment, Featured | Read More »

Nearly 400 Rockwall High students sick, absent Monday

Nearly 400 Rockwall High students sick, absent Monday

By J.J. Smith. Also see video news report below. Nearly 400 Rockwall High students were absent from school Monday and over 200 Tuesday as a result of a fast-moving stomach virus. According to RISD Communications Director Sheri Fowler, the 24-hour bug caused over 16 percent of students to miss school Monday, compared to the normal [...]

October 21 2010 | Posted in Education, Latest News | Read More »

Nearly 400 Rockwall High students absent Monday

By J.J. Smith. Nearly 400 Rockwall High students were absent from school Monday and over 200 Tuesday as a result of a fast-moving stomach virus. According to RISD Communications Director Sheri Fowler, the 24-hour bug caused over 16 percent of students to miss school Monday, compared to the normal four to five percent. She said [...]

October 21 2010 | Posted in Video News | Read More »

Say goodbye to traditional free checking

Say goodbye to traditional free checking

NEW YORK (AP) — Free checking as we know it is ending. The days when you could walk into a bank branch and open an account with no charges and no strings attached appear to be over. Now you have to jump through some hoops — keep a high balance, use direct deposit or swipe [...]

October 20 2010 | Posted in Business, Latest News | Read More »

State Sen. Bob Deuell makes campaign stop in Rowlett

By J.J. Smith. GOP State Senator Bob Deuell made a campaign appearance at the Rowlett home of Rowlett Mayor John and Debra Harper recently. Several dozen guests attended.

October 20 2010 | Posted in Video News | Read More »

Offensive player of the week: Rockwall’s Alan Reed

Offensive player of the week: Rockwall’s Alan Reed

Dallas Morning News. What he did: In Rockwall’s 52-51 comeback victory against Rockwall-Heath, Reed had a hand in every yard gained by the team, rushing and passing for a combined 571 yards. Who he is: A 5-11 ½ , 185-pound senior quarterback More

October 18 2010 | Posted in Featured, Sports | Read More »

Oldest congressman from Rockwall runs competitive race on ballot, track

Oldest congressman from Rockwall runs competitive race on ballot, track

Ft. Worth Star-Telegram. At 87, Rep. Ralph Hall, R-Rockwall, is the oldest member of the House and Senate — and proud of it. It’s a title he earned after the death of Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., 92, in June. Not that Hall got much deferential treatment this year. He had to take down five challengers [...]

October 18 2010 | Posted in Government, Latest News | Read More »

Rockwall HCA routs Harvest Christian, 48-0

Rockwall HCA routs Harvest Christian, 48-0

By Jeff Mateer. Rockwall’s Heritage Christian Academy Eagles defeated Watauga’s Harvest Christian Academy 48-0 Saturday, with the game ending at halfway through the 4th Quarter due to six-man football’s 45-point “Mercy Rule.” HCA’s defense dominated the game, limiting Harvest to only 30 yards total offense and just one first down (gained on a penalty). HCA [...]

October 18 2010 | Posted in Latest News, Sports | Read More »