LOS ANGELES – In a highly dramatic moment at the end of last night’s “The Voice” singing competition TV show, Rockwall’s Amber Carrington was finally selected as the seventh contestant in the final...

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LOS ANGELES – Rockwall’s 19-year-old Amber Carrington delivered a powerful live performance of Kelly Clarkson’s hit song “Breakaway” last night on NBC-TV’s The Voice singing competition. Click here to watch her performance. Carrington’s...

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ROCKWALL – Rest Haven Funeral Home and Memorial Park will host its 39th annual Memorial Day patriotic tribute and celebration for the area residents Monday, May 27, under the big tent at Rest...

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ROCKWALL – Family members and friends celebrated 17-term Congressman Ralph Hall’s 90th birthday May 3 at the Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club in The Shores subdivision, the first of several birthday parties planned...

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FT. BENNING GA – Rockwall-Heath High School 2010 graduate Aaron Gladney graduated from basic paratrooper training April 12 at the U. S. Army Airborne School in Ft. Benning GA – “Jump School” –...

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ROCKWALL – Hundreds of candles were lit, dozens of balloons were launched, prayers were offered and music filled the air last night at Harry Myers Park amphitheater as about 200 grieving students, family...

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5 Rockwall non-profits receive $2,500 each from City Bank contest »

5 Rockwall non-profits receive $2,500 each from City Bank contest FORNEY – The Forney branch of City Bank Texas “rewarded” five local charities from Rockwall and five from Forney May 6 with $2,500 each for rallying their friends...

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Distraught mother of Utley student struggling to understand why her daughter would commit suicide »

Distraught mother of Utley student struggling to understand why her daughter would commit suicide

ROCKWALL – The distraught mother of the Utley Middle School student who Rockwall police confirmed yesterday appears...

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Utley Middle School student committed suicide yesterday »

Utley Middle School student committed suicide yesterday

ROCKWALL – A 14-year-old Utley Middle School student committed suicide yesterday at her home in Rockwall. Brianna...

May 23 2013 / 21 comments / Read More »

Amber Carrington: Adam Levine is funny, doesn’t sugar-coat anything »

Amber Carrington: Adam Levine is funny, doesn’t sugar-coat anything

LOS ANGELES – After her dramatic last-minute selection Tuesday night as one of the final 8 contestants...

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72-Hour Basic Disaster Supplies Kit recommended by FEMA »

72-Hour Basic Disaster Supplies Kit recommended by FEMA

WASHINGTON D.C. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends that all U.S. citizens become prepared for...

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How you can donate for Oklahoma tornado relief via Red Cross »

How you can donate for Oklahoma tornado relief via Red Cross

MOORE OK (Left Photo: Paul Hellstern/AP photo) – If you’d like to donate to help survivors after...

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Play sand volleyball for good cause in Jessica Shaw Memorial Tourney June 1 »

Play sand volleyball for good cause in Jessica Shaw Memorial Tourney June 1

ROCKWALL – Want to have fun playing sand volleyball to help raise funds for a good cause?...

May 20 2013 / No comment / Read More »
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Distraught mother of Utley student struggling to understand why her daughter would commit suicide »

ROCKWALL – The distraught mother of the Utley Middle School student who Rockwall police confirmed yesterday appears to have committed suicide says she has “no idea” why her daughter would do so and is struggling to understand. In tears, Rockwall resident Christina Harrison (who provided the photo) told TheRockwallNews.com yesterday that there was no note...

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Distraught mother of Utley student struggling to understand why her daughter would commit suicide

Rockwall County News Publisher Wes Burnett passes away suddenly »

ROCKWALL – The publisher and owner of the Rockwall County News, Wesley Burnett, passed away suddenly from a stroke March 28. He was 72 years old. Mr. Burnett was the publisher of the Post Dispatch in Post TX from 1982 to 2008, when he moved to Rockwall and purchased the Rockwall County News. According to...

April 4 2013 / No comment / Read More »
Rockwall County News Publisher Wes Burnett passes away suddenly

Elementary school release delayed due to Severe Thunderstorm Warning »

ROCKWALL – Rockwall ISD elementary schools will be delaying release of elementary schools today while high winds move through Rockwall County due to the Tornado Watch and Severe Thunderstorm Warning, which was just  issued by the National Weather Service for Rockwall County until 3:45 pm. According to RISD’s Facebook post, parents may pick up their...

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Elementary school release delayed due to Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Utley Middle School student committed suicide yesterday »

ROCKWALL – A 14-year-old Utley Middle School student committed suicide yesterday at her home in Rockwall. Brianna Raquell “Bre” Escobedo is the second Rockwall teen to commit suicide in less than 30 days. Fifteen-year-old Rockwall High School freshman Hanna Clark took her own life April 26 at her Rockwall home. According to the numerous parents...

May 23 2013 / 21 comments / Read More »
Utley Middle School student committed suicide yesterday

Son writes Father’s Day tribute for his father, “Voice of Rockwall” Gary Freedman »

Letter To The Editor:  More than “The Voice.” As we celebrate and spend time this Father’s Day with the Dads and Granddads in our lives, it’s important to give thanks and show them love.  Some of us are lucky for the chance to embrace our fathers this Sunday, while others are reminded of how their...

June 13 2012 / 1 comment / Read More »
Son writes Father’s Day tribute for his father, “Voice of Rockwall” Gary Freedman

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Strong defense backs Rockwall pitcher’s complete game in 2-1 win over Plano

Strong defense backs Rockwall pitcher’s complete game in 2-1 win over Plano »

(Dallas Morning News story/Sam Ballew photo) UNIVERSITY PARK — Rockwall got a complete game from senior right-hander Cason Adams in a 2-1 victory over Plano on Saturday in the decisive Game...

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Amber Carrington selected in final 8 on NBC-TV’s “The Voice” »

Amber Carrington selected in final 8 on NBC-TV’s “The Voice”

LOS ANGELES – In a highly dramatic moment at the end of last night’s “The Voice” singing competition TV show, Rockwall’s Amber...

May 22 2013 / 1 comment / Read More »

Amber Carrington delivers powerful “Breakaway” performance on NBC’s The Voice last night »

Amber Carrington delivers powerful “Breakaway” performance on NBC’s The Voice last night

LOS ANGELES – Rockwall’s 19-year-old Amber Carrington delivered a powerful live performance of Kelly Clarkson’s hit song “Breakaway” last night on NBC-TV’s...

May 21 2013 / No comment / Read More »
Amber Carrington: Adam Levine is funny, doesn’t sugar-coat anything

Amber Carrington: Adam Levine is funny, doesn’t sugar-coat anything »

LOS ANGELES – After her dramatic last-minute selection Tuesday night as one of the final 8 contestants on NBC-TV’s The Voice singing competition, Rockwall’s Amber Carrington says she sends a...

May 23 2013 / No comment / Read More »

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