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Rockwall Woman Crowned Mrs. North America Universal 2019

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 16., 2019) In a pageant ceremony held…

Rockwall Resident Brings Unique Experience to Housing Authority Board

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 15, 2019) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt has…

Rockwall Noon Rotary Honors Paul Harris Fellow Award Recipient

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 15, 2019) Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized…

BAYSIDE UPDATE from the City of Rowlett

The following press release regarding the Bayside development was posted…

Rockwall Chamber Programs: A Year of Opportunity

(ROCKWALL, TX – January 1, 2018) Looking for more ways…

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: White Chicken Chili for Two by Christina Lane

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 3, 2019) With the New Year…

PCI Enterprises in Heath Brings Growth, Opportunity to Community

(HEATH, TX — December 31, 2018) When Rob Sellek and…

What are Your New Year’s Resolutions?

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 28, 2018) It’s almost time to…

Blue Ribbon News January 2019 Print Edition Hits Mailboxes Throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (December 26, 2018) Here’s a digital look at…

Snowy Range Alpacas Offers One-of-a-Kind Fun for All

(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 26, 2018) If you want a…

Rockwall Police Participate in No Refusal Program for New Year’s Holiday

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 21, 2018) The Rockwall Police Department, along…

City of Heath Honors Staff: Kevin Martin Named 2018 Citywide Employee of the Year

(HEATH, TX – Dec. 19, 2018) The City of Heath honored…

Good Business

Rockwall Republican Men’s Club Welcomes Rep. John Ratcliffe at Breakfast Meeting

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 16, 2019) The Rockwall Republican Men’s Club welcomed Congressman John Ratcliffe as a guest speaker during its breakfast meeting on Jan. 12. Ratcliffe spoke…

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Jim Pruitt Files For Final Full Term as Rockwall Mayor

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 16, 2019) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt has filed for his final full term as Mayor in the May city elections. The City of Rockwall…

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Hello Primo: Marco’s Pizza to Open Newest Location in Heath

Authentic Pizza Restaurant to Satisfy Cravings; Brings Italian Heritage and Primo Pizza to Heath (HEATH, TX – Jan. 16, 2019) One of the nation’s favorite pizza brands, Marco’s Pizza,…

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Rockwall City Councilmember Dana K Macalik Seeks Re-Election

Macalik enters campaign with sound record on infrastructure maintenance, improvements, safety and levelheaded approach to development and growth (ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 16, 2019) Rockwall City Councilmember Dana…

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Candidate Packets Available for Rockwall ISD School Board Election

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 16, 2019) The 2019 Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees election will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Three-year terms up for election are Place 4,…

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Rockwall Resident Brings Unique Experience to Housing Authority Board

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 15, 2019) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt has appointed decorated Vietnam War hero, Joseph P. Lynch, to the Housing Authority Board. The board oversees the dwellings…

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Rockwall Noon Rotary Welcomes Two New Members

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 15, 2019)The Rockwall Noon Rotary welcomed Richard Slutter and Stuart Smith as new members to the club during its meeting on Thursday, Jan. 10.…

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Good Times

Rockwall Woman Crowned Mrs. North America Universal 2019

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 16., 2019) In a pageant ceremony held in Lewisville, Texas, Kimberly Bader…

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Reading for Adults Literacy Center Celebrates 100th New Citizen

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 16, 2019)The Reading for Adults Literacy Center, a part of the…

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Rockwall Chamber to present ‘Greatest Chamber’ Annual Banquet 2019

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 10, 2019) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to…

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Love God Greatly Event to Welcome Best-Selling Authors, Night of Worship

(ROCKWALL ,TX — Jan. 11, 2019) After the crazy busyness of the holidays, enjoy an…

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World War II Veterans Celebrate New Year’s 2019 at Liberty Heights

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 11, 2019) Liberty Heights recently hosted a Happy New Year 2019…

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Rockwall County Library Offers Free Microsoft Classes

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 9, 2019) Rockwall County Library will be offering free Microsoft classes…

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Rowlett Chamber to Host 40th Annual Awards Banquet Jan. 26

(ROWLETT, TX — January 8, 2019) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce has announced that its…

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Lone Star CASA to Hold Volunteer Information Sessions Jan. 28 and Jan. 31

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 7, 2019) Interested in becoming a volunteer for Lone Star CASA?…

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Garland Civic Theatre Presents ‘The Buddy Holly Story’ Jan. 25 – Feb. 10

Garland Civic Theatre to Present The Buddy Holly Story During 60 Year Anniversary of Famed Musician’s Death…

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Noon Rotary Recognizes Student of Honor from Linda Lyon Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 15, 2019) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized its Student of Honor for the week of Jan. 7 from Linda Lyon Elementary School, 6th grader…

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Rockwall County Library Offers Free Microsoft Classes

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 9, 2019) Rockwall County Library will be offering free Microsoft classes this Spring. In addition to the usual lineup, Rockwall County Library will be…

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Royse City ISD Honors School Board for Advocating for Local Schoolchildren

(ROYSE CITY, TX — January 7, 2019) January is School Board Recognition Month, and Royse City ISD will join the Texas Association of School Boards and other districts…

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Pullen Elementary wins first place at Rockwall ISD Sculpture Show

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 17, 2018) Second graders at Pullen Elementary recently took first place at the Third Annual Rockwall ISD Sculpture Show with their Chihuly-style “sea form” sculpture.…

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Drug Take Back Saturday, Oct. 27

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Volunteer Leader Workshops for Chronic Disease, Diabetes Self-Management

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Love God Greatly Event to Welcome Best-Selling Authors, Night of Worship

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‘Be the Dad’ Six-Week Study Program Open to All Area Fathers

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Community welcome at Joy Lutheran Church Oktoberfest

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Rockwall man camps out on open barge on Lake Ray Hubbard until $2M raised for clean water

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Front Porch Ramblings by Scott Gill

Lessons Learned in ‘God’s Creation’

(ROCKWALL, TX — DECEMBER 31, 2018) Thanksgiving Day dinner consisted of a steaming bowl of Muesli cereal with cranberries and a cup of hot tea, and I…

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Patti Richter: On Faith

Joining in the Esteem of Heaven

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Dec. 16, 2018) I fancied myself an actress after starring in my eighth grade play, but high school became more competitive. A girl named Mary…

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Cooking with Ease

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: White Chicken Chili for Two by Christina Lane

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 3, 2019) With the New Year upon us, many have made resolutions to improve their lives through better health, increased finances, deeper faith,…

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor from State Rep. Justin Holland (R-Rockwall)

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 6, 2017) Greetings! During the 85th Legislative Session, over 150 joint resolutions to amend our Texas Constitution were proposed. In order for any joint…

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