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Rockwall Jackets Jaxon Smith Named Texas Football Gatorade Player of the Year

(CHICAGO, Dec. 5, 2019) – In its 35th year of…

‘Morgan’s Wonderland’ Architect Aims to Bring All-Inclusive Park to Heath

(HEATH, TX — Dec. 6, 2019) Terry Park in Heath…

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall breaks ground on $90M expansion

(ROCKWALL, TX – Texas Health Hospital Rockwall broke ground today on…

Christmas Lighted Boat Parade on Lake Ray Hubbard Dec 14

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 2, 2019) Enjoy the Christmas lighted…

Rockwall-Heath student’s ornament to represent District 33 on Texas Capitol Christmas tree

(HEATH, TX – Nov. 27, 2019) Each year, members of…

Tickets, sponsorships available for ‘Go Blue for Kids’ Gala April 25

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 2, 2019) Save the date – Saturday,…

Pet Supplies Plus donates $50,000 to Rockwall’s Patriot Paws

America’s Favorite Neighborhood Pet Store Partners with Natural Balance® and…

Tyler’s Toyz: Local boy’s legacy lives on through donations of stuffed animals

(ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX – Nov. 25, 2019) Donations of new stuffed…

Hope for the Holidays: Fourth graders encourage 3-year-old cancer patient

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 25, 2019) Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School…

Rockwall Police to host Santa Cops 4 Kids 5K, 1-Mile Run

Rockwall ISD Celebrates Successful Year of Fostering Relationships, Innovation and Excellence

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 20, 2019) During the Rockwall Chamber…

Rockwall Community Rallies Behind Beloved Nurse After Tragic Car Accident

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 20, 2019) For years, Rockwall nurse…

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‘Morgan’s Wonderland’ Architect Aims to Bring All-Inclusive Park to Heath

(HEATH, TX — Dec. 6, 2019) Terry Park in Heath will be the site of a proposed all-inclusive park designed to ensure that every person, with or without…

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Texas Health Hospital Rockwall breaks ground on $90M expansion

(ROCKWALL, TX – Texas Health Hospital Rockwall broke ground today on a much anticipated, $91 Million expansion project that will add two floors to the patient tower and effectively…

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Official Release: Update on yesterday’s incident at Rockwall County Courthouse

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 6, 2019) Following reports and some misinformation being shared on social media yesterday, the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Department released this official press release regarding…

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Dunkin Donuts in Rockwall Gives Back to Those Who Serve the Community

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 3, 2019) In the spirit of the holiday season, Dunkin Donuts in Rockwall is giving back to those who proudly serve their community on…

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City of Heath launches Parks And Trails of Heath (PATH) Fundraising Program

(HEATH, TX – Nov. 25, 2019) The City of Heath today launched Parks And Trails Of Heath, a new fundraising program that gives citizens and local businesses the opportunity…

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Texas Municipal Police Association endorses Justin Holland for House District 33

(AUSTIN, TX – Dec. 3, 2019) Today, the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA) proudly endorses Justin Holland for House District 33. “Justin Holland is a sixth-generation Rockwall County resident…

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Terry Garrett announces run for Rockwall County Sheriff

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 4, 2019) Rockwall County Citizens: As most are already aware, Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson has announced that he will retire at the end of…

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Christmas Lighted Boat Parade on Lake Ray Hubbard Dec 14

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 2, 2019) Enjoy the Christmas lighted boat parade on Lake Ray…

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Rockwall-Heath student’s ornament to represent District 33 on Texas Capitol Christmas tree

(HEATH, TX – Nov. 27, 2019) Each year, members of the Texas House of Representatives…

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Tickets, sponsorships available for ‘Go Blue for Kids’ Gala April 25

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 2, 2019) Save the date – Saturday, April 25, 2020 – and…

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Hometown Christmas Lights Up Iris Memory Center in Rowlett

(ROWLETT, TX — Dec. 2, 2019) Come and enjoy a free and open to the…

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Black Star Sport Horses to Host Freestyle Showdown Benefitting Patriot PAWS

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 26, 2019) Premier dressage training, show, and sales facility Black Star…

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Festival of Trees Celebrates 10 Years of Helping Neighbors in Need

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 26, 2019) The community celebrated a festive time of shopping, food,…

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Pet Supplies Plus donates $50,000 to Rockwall’s Patriot Paws

America’s Favorite Neighborhood Pet Store Partners with Natural Balance® and Rachael RayTM Nutrish®; Donates An…

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Community welcome at Classic Christmas Annual Open House at Flower Box

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 25, 2019) Everyone is welcome to stop by the come-and-go Classic…

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Rockwall Police to host Santa Cops 4 Kids 5K, 1-Mile Run

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Jones Elementary third graders explore Dallas Arboretum

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 4, 2019) Third-grade students at Jones Elementary recently visited the Dallas Arboretum for a day of explorations and learning. The students attended a presentation called…

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Rockwall ISD, Education Foundation host 4th Annual District VEX IQ Robotics Tournament

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Dec 3, 2019) Rockwall ISD, along with the Rockwall Education Foundation, recently hosted its 4th Annual District VEX IQ Robotics Tournament. It was held at the Gene…

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College & Career Academy dental students complete observation hours

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 3, 2019) Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy recently launched a Dental Program where students who complete two years will graduate with a Dental…

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Hope for the Holidays: Fourth graders encourage 3-year-old cancer patient

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 25, 2019) Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School teacher Sara Cranford and her fourth grade class are embracing the spirit of kindness this holiday season. Cranford’s…

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Blue Ribbon News 2019 Holiday Edition Hits Mailboxes Throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (Nov. 4, 2019) Here’s a digital look at our 2019 Holiday print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to…

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(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 18, 2019) Young single blind female…

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Meet Aida, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 30, 2019) I’m Aida, a fun…

Tickets, sponsorships available for ‘Go Blue for Kids’ Gala April 25

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 2, 2019) Save the date –…

Pet Supplies Plus donates $50,000 to Rockwall’s Patriot Paws

America’s Favorite Neighborhood Pet Store Partners with Natural Balance®…

Tyler’s Toyz: Local boy’s legacy lives on through donations of stuffed animals

(ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX – Nov. 25, 2019) Donations of new…

Drive-thru toy drive, family festivities at Texas Health Hospital Rockwall Dec 8

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 20, 2019) Texas Health Hospital…

Bless local families this season through Rockwall YMCA’s Angel Tree

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 20, 2019) The JER Chilton…

Wreaths Across America: Sponsor remembrance wreaths for veterans at Rest Haven Rockwall

REMEMBER the Fallen. HONOR those who Serve. TEACH children…

Jared’s Epic Nerf Garage Sale at Wells Cattle Co Saturday to benefit charity

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 19, 2019) Rockwall resident Jared…

Record-breaking 17 tons of donations ‘Pack the Pantry’ at Rockwall Helping Hands

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 14, 2019) A whopping 35,910…

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall breaks ground on $90M expansion

(ROCKWALL, TX – Texas Health Hospital Rockwall broke ground today…

November’s National Diabetes Month focuses on Heart Disease

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 6, 2019) November is National…

Lake Pointe Church to host Rockwall Community Blood Drive

Carter BloodCare is grateful for donations: blood shares life,…

Texas Health and City of Fate partner to present Stress Less Holiday Luncheon

Featuring Pilates in the Park (FATE, TX – Oct.…

Walking and Brain Health

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 14, 2019) One health fact that…

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension: Living With Asthma

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 29, 2019) According to the Center…

Community Kicks Off Easter at Fun & Fit in the Park, featuring Heart of Heath 5k and 1-Mile Family Run

(HEATH, TX – May 1, 2019) The sun was shining…

Texas Health Rockwall Announces Major Expansion

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) Texas Health Rockwall, a…

Bed, Bath, and Biscuits: A Dog’s Thanksgiving

“…wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying…

First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall Celebrates 165th Birthday

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 5, 2019) It was 165 years…

Black Holes and Other Scary Things to Ponder

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 9, 2019) Midway Island is home…

Fall-O-Ween Jesus Festival at First Baptist Church Heath

(HEATH, TX – Sept. 24, 2019) First Baptist Church…

Kindness vs. Meanness and the Boomerang Effect

So in everything, do to others what you would…

Celebration of Life: Lynne Boher Wall

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – July 1, 2019) On June 28, 2019,…

Job Connection Workshops, Networking Underway at Lake Pointe Church Rockwall

Job Connection Workshops Free and Open To All | Visit…

Job Connection Workshops, Networking at Lake Pointe Church

Job Program is Free and Open To All UPDATE…

After two decades with Lone Star CASA, Lucille Bell set to retire

Q&A with Lone Star CASA Executive Director (ROCKWALL, TX…

Veterans Day Salute: Celestino H. Rodriguez

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 4, 2019) My beloved father,…

Local Army Veteran Reflects on Recent Airshow Crash

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 3, 2019) When people thank me…

Memorial Garden to pay tribute to 98-year-old Rockwall resident Kathryn Hall at Reese Manor

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 24, 2019) The community is…

Rockwall cheerleader Tyra Winters honored as Whataburger Hometown Hero

(ROYSE CITY, TX – Oct. 23, 2019) The Rockwall…

Celebration of Life: Marion Albright

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 15, 2019) Marion Albright, 89, of…

Surprise for Riley: German Bone Marrow Donor Meets Young North Texas Recipient

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 1, 2019) When he was…

City of Rockwall Police Chief Kirk Riggs Set to Retire

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 23, 2019) Rockwall Police Chief Kirk…

Front Porch Ramblings by Scott Gill

Fishing for Sanity

(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 31, 2019) Social media rants where folks name and defame. Politicians attack, blame, call out, label, and ostracize. News channels drone everything as a…

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Patti Richter: On Faith

Peace on Earth — For Whom Exactly?

(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 2, 2019) The familiar melodies arrive around the same time as poinsettias. Like cough medicines and Menthol lozenges we purchase this time of…

December 2, 2019Comments Off on Peace on Earth — For Whom Exactly?

Cooking with Ease

Cooking with Ease: Holiday Treat Boxes & DIY Party

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2019) Growing up, I remember my mom making holiday treat boxes for all of our friends and family. Every year between Thanksgiving and…

November 20, 2019Comments Off on Cooking with Ease: Holiday Treat Boxes & DIY Party

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Rainbow Room of Rockwall County In Need of ‘Room’

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 3, 2019) We always say that everything we have ever done at the Rainbow Room has been because of the generosity of the community,…

July 3, 2019Comments Off on Letter to the Editor: Rainbow Room of Rockwall County In Need of ‘Room’

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