Rockwall ISD holds dedication ceremony for Lupe Garcia Elementary School

Rockwall ISD holds dedication ceremony for Lupe Garcia Elementary School

FATE, TX (April 25, 2022) Rockwall ISD recently hosted a dedication ceremony for Lupe Garcia Elementary School in Fate. Lupe Garcia is an educator with a distinguished 41-year teaching career with 40 years in Rockwall ISD serving the students and families at Dobbs Elementary and Rochell Elementary School. She grew up in Fate and graduated […]

Good Neighbor: We can learn a lot from Lance

Good Neighbor: We can learn a lot from Lance

ROCKWALL, TX (April 25, 2022) Meet 7th generation Rockwall resident Robert Lance Miller – called Lance, after his great uncle, Lance Holland. He captured the attention of Blue Ribbon News when his mom, Katy Miller, shared the photo above on Facebook after he announced, “Guys, I’m going to do a little light reading before dinner.” […]

College bound? Rockwall area graduating seniors can win big prizes in nursing home giveaway

College bound? Rockwall area graduating seniors can win big prizes in nursing home giveaway

ROCKWALL, TX (April 25, 2022) Highland Meadows Health & Rehab, a skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center located at 1870 S. John King in Rockwall, is celebrating seniors – both young and old – with its annual ‘Seniors Supporting Seniors’ program and giveaway. Now in its third year, the program connects college bound students with […]

Blue Ribbon News ‘Summer Camp Spotlight’ print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall County

Blue Ribbon News ‘Summer Camp Spotlight’ print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall County

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 22, 2022 — Below is a digital look at our Summer Camp Spotlight 2022 print edition. Our print publication delivers to about 16,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County. Extra copies are available for pick up (while supplies last) at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, […]

Heath Highsteppers dominate at Hill Country Regionals

Heath Highsteppers dominate at Hill Country Regionals

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (April 22, 2022) The Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers and Starsteppers dominated the HTE Hill Country Regionals in San Marcos in February, with the following awards: Varsity Team Awards  Open Division Champions Pom Division Champions Kick Division Champions Judges Award Technique Judges Award Showmanship Judges Award Entertainment Judges Award Precision Judges Award Choreography Super Sweepstakes Division […]

Tin Cup Golf Tourney benefiting Meals on Wheels set for May 20

Tin Cup Golf Tourney benefiting Meals on Wheels set for May 20

ROCKWALL, TX (April 19, 2022) 4ORE!!! Heads up, golfers! The Tin Cup Tournament benefitting Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County tees off at the Buffalo Creek Golf Club on Friday, May 20! Grab your clubs for a fun tournament on one of the most beautiful courses in Rockwall County. The tourney begins with […]

Community kicks off Easter with the return of Heart of Heath 5k and 1-Mile Family Run

Community kicks off Easter with the return of Heart of Heath 5k and 1-Mile Family Run

HEATH, TX (April 19, 2022) Spirits were high and rain showers held off as the Heath community gathered for the return of the Heart of Heath 5k and One-Mile Family Run. There were 314 runners and walkers, including Johnny Biffar of Plano, who took 1st Place in the 5k with a 17:25 time. The 1st […]

Rockwall ISD releases video explaining school finance basics

Rockwall ISD releases video explaining school finance basics

ROCKWALL, TX (April 19, 2022) Rockwall ISD has recently prepared and released a video, School Finance 101, that explains the Texas Education Agency‘s state funding system for all Texas public schools. “Rockwall ISD takes our fiscal responsibility to our taxpayers very seriously,” said Chief Financial Officer and video narrator David Carter. “Our goal is to […]