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Heath Department of Public Safety honored with FBI-LEEDA Agency Trilogy award

Heath Department of Public Safety honored with FBI-LEEDA Agency Trilogy award

The award is presented to public safety agencies for exceptional demonstration of leadership. HEATH, TX (October 17, 2024)- The FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) recently announced that the Heath Department of Public Safety was awarded the FBI-LEEDA…

Join Atmos Energy in preparing for winter

Join Atmos Energy in preparing for winter

Garland, Texas (October 17, 2024) – The transition from summer to cozy fall days is here. Atmos Energy remains focused on year-round preparations for the winter heating season. We also…

Meet Swift, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (October 15, 2024) – Swift is an 11-month old love bug! She is great with kittens, other dogs, and dog-savvy children. We haven’t had her long, but she…

Rockwall County Lakeside Leaders, leading by example

Rockwall County Lakeside Leaders, leading by example

Rockwall, TX (October 11, 2024) – Twice a year a group of community members devoted to helping people and organizations in the county gather for an hour of inspiration. The…

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Meet Swift, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (October 15, 2024) – Swift is an 11-month old love bug! She is great with kittens, other dogs, and dog-savvy children. We haven’t had her long, but she…

Ride Free to Vote with STAR Transit

Ride Free to Vote with STAR Transit

Terrell, TX (October 10, 2024) — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places for early and election day voting, encouraging all registered voters to participate. Free…

Rockwall retiree flies off with awards at State Fair of Texas

Rockwall retiree flies off with awards at State Fair of Texas

1st Place 2024 – Bob Minbiole – Carved Human/Animal/Caricatures Rockwall, TX (October 9, 2024) – Growing up in New Orleans, Bob Minbiole’s father introduced him to the art of woodcarving…

Soroptimist Club of Rockwall recognized by Rockwall County Commissioners

Soroptimist Club of Rockwall recognized by Rockwall County Commissioners

Soroptimist Club members Kami Webb, Mary Walsh, Farrah Brabson, Frances Roberts, Norma Morris (charter member), Charisa Hauser, Sue Reeves, Giovanna Psolka, Angela Furguson, Mary Grace Fraiser (charter member), and Holly…

The 12th Annual Pink Party Recap

The 12th Annual Pink Party Recap

Rockwall, TX (October 8, 2024) – The 12th Annual Pink Party, hosted by Willis Fine Jewelry and Helping Hands, was an evening to remember, filled with community spirit, generosity, and…

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HomeBank Texas welcomes new Business Development Officer

HomeBank Texas welcomes new Business Development Officer

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 4, 2024) HomeBank Texas, an independent, locally owned bank with branches in Rockwall, Seagoville, and Dallas, is pleased to announce the hire of Kyle Tatum…

Good Times

Step into a Christmas Movie: Rockwall’s Hometown Christmas

Step into a Christmas Movie: Rockwall’s Hometown Christmas

(ROCKWALL, TX) October 6, 2024 – Get into the holiday spirit at Rockwall’s Hometown Christmas event, happening all day Saturday, December 7, 2024. This festive celebration, presented by the City of…

Scare on the Square brings Halloween fun to Downtown Rockwall

Scare on the Square brings Halloween fun to Downtown Rockwall

Rockwall, TX (September 30, 2024) – The City of Rockwall invites the community to join in the spooky fun at the annual Scare on the Square event in Downtown Rockwall…

Good Thinking

Six Rockwall ISD students to display artwork at state conference

Six Rockwall ISD students to display artwork at state conference

Lucas Mcquade, Utley Middle School ROCKWALL, TX (Sept, 27, 2024) Six Rockwall ISD art students have been selected by the Texas Art Education Association to display their artwork…

Rockwall High School Theatre Department debuts The Outsiders

Rockwall High School Theatre Department debuts The Outsiders

ROCKWALL, Texas (September 25, 2024) – Rockwall High School Theatre announced the opening date of its latest production, The Outsiders, opening October 3. The program will showcase its…

Providence Academy breaks ground on new Legacy Campus in Rockwall County

Providence Academy breaks ground on new Legacy Campus in Rockwall County

Zach Hunt, Building Committee Chair; Rebecca Hunt, School Founder; Alissa Mauldin, Head of School; Bart Gardner, Gardner Construction;  Eric Stacey, HomeBank Texas. Rockwall County, TX (September 24, 2024)…

Two Rockwall ISD students named National Merit semifinalists

Two Rockwall ISD students named National Merit semifinalists

Rockwall, TX (September 20, 2024) – Two Rockwall ISD high school students have been named 2025 National Merit Semifinalists. Congratulations to Rockwall High School senior Angela Williams and…

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