(ESPN High School Report) ROCKWALL – Highland Park defensive back Mark Gottsacker knew things would be OK, even after Rockwall-Heath receiver Amaris Fields burned him for a score a 43-yard, game-tying touchdown near the end of the fourth quarter and drew a taunting penalty by waving a finger in Gottsacker’s face. With just over a [...]

MCKINNEY – McKinney North (5-4, 3-3 in District 104A) defensive back Grant Michalak had three interceptions and broke up a last -second Rockwall (3-6, 2-4) touchdown attempt in a 22-14 win Friday that kept the Bulldogs in full control of their playoff fate. Beat Wylie next week and North will be guaranteed its first postseason [...]

ROCKWALL – Long-time Heath resident and Rockwall area realtor Lance Holland passed away Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. According to his sister-in-law, Dana Cullins Macali, the new Rockwall Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, the 48-year-old co-owner of Regal Realtors passed away due to “complications from cancer.” Survivors include his wife, Saundra, and Heath [...]

NEW YORK CITY – The liberal political magazine Salon published an article today describing Rockwall County as one of five counties across the US which are flourishing economically thanks largely to government funding but where many residents believe their success has little to do with government. “In so many ways, we all pay for America’s [...]

(ESPN High School Report) – No. 1 HIGHLAND PARK (8-0, 5-0 10-4A) at No. 7 ROCKWALL-HEATH (8-0, 5-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday at Rockwall’s Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium When we saw them last: Highland Park took care of McKinney North 31-0 thanks to a three-touchdown effort from running back Preston Miller. Rockwall-Heath edged Wylie, 26-21. Receiver Amaris Fields [...]

(NBC5TV News) ROCKWALL – The way people vote in Rockwall County could be changing as the county looks to advance with technology. Right now, half of the county still uses paper ballots as their preferred method of voting, but the county has assembled a committee to explore the possibility of going all electronic. “It’s about [...]

ROCKWALL – Early voting began Monday and is now ongoing across Rockwall County on 10 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. It will continue through Nov. 4, from 8 am – 5 pm, at polling locations in Rockwall, Heath, Royse City and Rowlett. To see a summary of the amendments provided by State Rep. Jodie [...]

ROCKWALL – The long-awaited IN-N-OUT Burger opened today in Rockwall. We interviewed restaurant manager Robert Rios and some customers to see how they were enjoying the food. By J.J. Smith, Publisher

ROCKWALL – Breaking news just in…IN-N-OUT Burger will open in Rockwall Oct. 20 at 10:30 am at 1106 E. I-30, in front of Costco. After months of waiting, those many Rockwall County residents who have been so excited about the opening will soon be able to fill their mouths with IN-N-OUT’s  famous, 100 percent pure [...]

GARLAND – The general public is invited to come meet State Rep. Cindy Burkett and other local candidates at the new Lake Ray Hubbard Pachyderm Club luncheon meeting, Oct. 20 at noon at the Texas Land & Cattle Steak House, 4881 Bass Pro Dr. Garland 75043 (on I-30 next to Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World). [...]