Faith Knoff is active in Girl Scouts, finishing 12 years and achieving her Gold Award. She attends Rockwall High School. She loves to read, spend time with friends, and help others through volunteering with youth activities. Faith plans on attending Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska in the fall and majoring in Elementary Education. Submitted […]
Rylie Dorrough is a four-year long member of the Orange Wave Band and was Drum Major this past year. She plays piccolo and flute in the Symphonic Band. She is going to UT at Dallas next year to get her degree in Computer Science. Help us shine the spotlight on senior students who are […]
Allyson McCutcheon is a four-year varsity member of the Rockwall High School Cross Country and Track Team. She will be attending Stephen F. Austin in the fall to major in Global Studies and continue her running career. Submitted by Sarah McCutcheon. Help us shine the spotlight on senior students who are missing their end-of-high-school experience. […]
Gracee Drake is a Senior at Heritage Christian Academy in Rockwall. She is a member of National Honor Society, National Charity League and was selected as a delegate of Texas Girls State, where she learned the inner workings of our government. Gracee has a passion for photography and is the recipient of several State awards […]
Kaylee Dickison is a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School. She is Line Major and Miss Jump Split on the Highsteppers. She is attending Texas Tech University in the fall studying Biology. Submitted by Jennifer Dickison. Help us shine the spotlight on senior students who are missing their end-of-high-school experience. Not only are they creative, courageous, […]
Nicholas Coulombe has been a member of the Mighty Hawk Band for four years. He is currently a section leader for the trombone section. He played for the Hawks football team for three years. He will be attending Texas Tech university in the fall majoring in Engineering. Submitted by Jennifer Coulombe. Help us shine the […]
Here’s a digital look at our April “Go Blue” 2020 print edition. Our print publication delivers 8x/year to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are usually available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, Samee’s Pizza Getti, Tea […]
In a recent interview with Blue Ribbon News, State Representative Justin Holland discussed COVID-19 testing and the importance of adhering to the Shelter In Place order for Rockwall County in order to flatten the curve. Holland said the biggest thing for people to realize is that there are many people who don’t need to be […]
AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the State Capitol where he issued an Executive Order mandating a self-quarantine of 14 days for individuals traveling to Texas as their final destination through an airport from the Tri-State Area of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut as well as the city […]
McLendon-Chisholm Mayor Keith Short issued the following amended Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency for the City of McLendon-Chisholm on March 24, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: Submitted by the City of McLendon-Chisholm. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share your good […]