(ROCKWALL, TX – May 10, 2017) Women in Need has found a new home in Rockwall and on Tuesday, May 9, the nonprofit domestic violence agency invited the community to commemorate the occasion with a grand opening celebration. WIN was formerly operating out of the Soroptimist House on Washington Street, now home to the Children’s […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 10, 2017) The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2017 revealed their completed class project yesterday – an $89,000 state-of-the-art technology lab for kids served by the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Texas. The Texas Health Rockwall Technology Lab will provide kids served by the BGC much-needed after school access to computers, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2017) The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County invited folks to don their best blue jeans and jewels for the First Annual Go Blue for Kids Banquet held on Friday, April 28, at The Springs Event Venue in Terrell. The event included dinner and dancing, blue frosting cupcakes for dessert, […]
(WASHINGTON – May 4, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted Thursday for the American Health Care Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives to repeal Obamacare and implement conservative health care reforms in its place. He released the following statement following the bill’s passage: “Today I kept the promise I made to the people […]
(AUSTIN, TX — May 4, 2017) State Representative Justin Holland (R-Heath) recently passed House Bill 3784, relating to persons approved by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to administer online the classroom instruction part of the handgun proficiency course. HB 3784 allows for an approved online course provider to administer the classroom instruction part and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 4, 2017) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Jared Schweers owner of Key Element Media as its Ambassador of the Month for April 2017. Rockwall Chamber Ambassadors welcome new Chamber Partners and help them become involved and engaged. Ambassadors are the face of the Chamber and promote […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX — May 4, 2017) The Royse City Independent School District has announced the Teachers of the Year for 2017 along with support staff and departmental nominees from across the district. Each will be recognized at the annual RCISD Staff Appreciation Ceremony on May 19 after school. The winners of each category, including […]
(ROWLETT, TX – April 28, 2017) Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center-Lake Pointe turned the dirt for its new expansion and hospital tower during a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, April 27. Hospital leadership and Baylor, Scott & White Health management joined Rockwall and Rowlett city officials to celebrate the occasion in the parking lot of the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 28, 2017) The Chick-Fil-A cow stopped by with some yummy breakfast for special students at Jones Elementary! Every year, Jones participates in Chick-Fil-A’s Core Essential’s program. This program encourages students to be better citizens and friends by treating others right, making smart decisions, and maximizing their potential. Teachers each chose one […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 28, 2017) On Good Friday, my girlfriend Julie Anne and I went on the Easter egg hunt of our lives in the backyard of my parents’ house. Many of you might know Julie Anne White as our amazing reporter here at Blue Ribbon News. In fact, we met for the first […]