Words of Wisdom for the New Year

Words of Wisdom for the New Year

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 5, 2018) In the handful of days before New Year’s, I’ve written a novel, taken up fly-fishing, and I’m presently becoming an elk hunter. Yes, that’s a bit of exaggeration, but each of those bucket-listers started as a resolution. I’m a list-nerd, a goal-monger, a resolution-junkie, you could say. Each year […]

Blue Ribbon News January 2018 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News January 2018 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (December 26, 2017) Here’s a digital look at our first print edition of the new year! Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath.  Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library and various local […]

Rockwall Women’s League gives back

Rockwall Women’s League gives back

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 5, 2018) Since its humble beginnings in 1973 and its first ever fundraiser event in 1980, Rockwall Women’s League has spent decades providing community service and raising over $3 million for local charities. This past year alone, RWL granted more than $60,000 to 17 Rockwall County nonprofits, including Helping Hands, the […]

NYE Masquerade Gala honors Mac & Cheese and Pancakes, Shenaniganz

NYE Masquerade Gala honors Mac & Cheese and Pancakes, Shenaniganz

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 4, 2018) On December 31st, 2017, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas hosted their 3rd annual Masquerade Gala at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront, benefiting the Rockwall Club. The Rockwall Club serves over 500 youth per year and hosts up to 126 kids per day, providing a safe, productive place […]

Rockwall Heritage Christian Academy’s Rally the Eagle performs in Citrus Bowl

Rockwall Heritage Christian Academy’s Rally the Eagle performs in Citrus Bowl

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 4, 2018) Wyatt Ashlock, as Rally the Eagle from Rockwall Heritage Christian Academy, recently performed in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida on January 1, 2018. Wyatt was invited to perform in the pre-game performance as an All-American Mascot from the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) summer camp, under […]

Rep. Ratcliffe announces Lorie Grinnan’s completion of service

Rep. Ratcliffe announces Lorie Grinnan’s completion of service

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 3, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) announced today the completion of Regional Representative Lorie Grinnan’s service in his Rockwall district office. “Lorie is a recognized leader in the Rockwall community with nearly two decades of public service, and I’ve been incredibly grateful for her hard work and dedication as an invaluable […]

God’s Purpose in Dementia and Melancholia

God’s Purpose in Dementia and Melancholia

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 1, 2018) Mary, Joseph, and the Baby Jesus are all put away.  Even the Santa Clauses, snowmen, silk poinsettias and greenery are stowed ‘til after Thanksgiving ’18.  I get melancholy when I put all those things away.  Most of the doodahs (that’s what my family calls them.  They are sometimes referred […]

Royse City ISD Names New Chief Financial Officer

Royse City ISD Names New Chief Financial Officer

(ROYSE CITY, TX–December 22, 2017) The Royse City Independent School District is pleased to announce Byron Bryant as new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Bryant’s career in school finance spans ten years across Rockwall ISD, Red Oak ISD and Allen ISD where he currently serves as Executive Director of Finance. He holds a bachelor’s and […]