(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 25, 2016) The road to becoming 2016-17 state champions may seem like a long and difficult one, but that’s not swaying the optimism of Rockwall Yellowjackets Head Coach Rodney Webb and Rockwall-Heath Hawks Head Coach Mickey Moss. The Rockwall Rotary Club welcomed Coach Webb and Coach Moss at its noon meeting […]
(ROWLETT, TX — Aug. 24, 2016) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member First Choice Emergency Room with a ribbon cutting on Friday, Aug. 19. First Choice Emergency Room, located at 3301 Lakeview Pkwy, is the nation’s leading network of independent freestanding emergency rooms; it is both the largest and the oldest. First Choice […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 24, 2016) Parents of the Rockwall-Heath Early Childhood PTA treated their little ones to a morning of splashing, bouncing and bubbles during its Round Up 2016 event held at the Harry Myers Splash Park. Check out the photos of this morning’s excitement captured by Blue Ribbon News Editor Austin Wells! About […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 23, 2016) A sizeable crowd of residents packed the Rockwall District Office of John Ratcliffe during an Open House event hosted by the Congressman on Wednesday, Aug. 23. Residents were invited to come shake hands and hold one-on-one candid discussions with Rep. Ratcliffe concerning issues facing our country and its government. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 23, 2016) Local youth are invited to witness a free BMX stunt show and strap on their helmets for a lesson or two in bike safety at the Bike Safety Saturday event at Billie Stevenson Elementary School on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The event will feature an […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 17, 2016) Local board-certified music therapist Jenny Attardi knows the valuable impact music can have on the lives of special needs youth. However, she’s also aware that opportunities for those with special needs to play and learn the music they love within a social environment come few and far between. This […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 19, 2016) Rockwall County Helping Hands recently received sponsorships from American National Bank for their Ambassadors Golf Tournament and Festival of Trees fundraising events. There is a strong partnership between American National Bank and this community and they have continually supported Helping Hands through events and other programs over the years. […]
(GARLAND, TX — Aug. 19, 2016) When Garland ISD’s new fiscal year starts Sept. 1, district employees will see an increase on their paychecks. The GISD Board of Trustees approved a 2.25-percent raise for all full-time staff Tuesday evening. This decision marks the eighth salary increase for employees since 2008 and allows the district to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 19, 2016) The Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends Club recently elected officers for 2016-2017. Officers, pictured above, include Deanna Allison, President; Lisa Paul, First Vice President/Programs; Barbara Bowman, Second Vice President/Membership; Karen Nelson, Secretary; and Audrey Baxley, Treasurer. The group is an organization that provides a social outlet for women who […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 19, 2016) The Rockwall-Heath Cheerleaders attended National Cheerleaders Association Speed Camp at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine in July. This is an intense three-day camp focused on stunts, tumbling, baskets, and jumps. Many squad members earned All-American honors based during the tryout process. In addition to All-American, Madeline Clark earned Top Gun […]