ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 2, 2022) — Tammy Dana-Bashian is relocating to a different state and has therefore formally resigned her position as Mayor of Rowlett, effective February 28, 2022. Watch her announcement at the end of last night’s City Council Meeting here: https://rowletttx.new.swagit.com/videos/153862 (at the 58:50 mark in the meeting recording video). Mayor Pro Tem […]
DALLAS – Feb. 1, 2022 – Bitterly cold temperatures are settling for the next several days, and Atmos Energy is closely monitoring the weather and staging its employees across the system. Atmos Energy reminds customers to stay alert to changing weather conditions in their area, while following a few easy tips to conserve energy, keep […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 1, 2022) Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas for the most magical fundraising event of the season, a Mardi Gras Masquerade benefiting the Rockwall clubs. The event begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. The Dallas Blues Orchestra will bring the rhythm of New […]
HEATH, TX (Feb. 1, 2022) The Fulton School, located at 1626 Smirl Drive in Heath, will host an Open House from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 with refreshments and door prizes. The Fulton School is a TAAPS Accredited Private STEM Academy that specializes in individualized and accelerated learning to help students prepare to […]
Rowlett, TX (Feb. 1, 2022) – The Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center’s 43rd Annual Awards Banquet presented by Tucker Roofing Systems was held Saturday, January 29th. The theme this year was “Wish Upon a Star” and was selected to recognize the Chamber’s 4-Star Accreditation they Chamber was awarded in November 2021. The accreditation puts the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 1, 2022) Early voting will be Feb. 14 through Feb. 25 for the Rockwall County Primary Election. The schedule below shows early voting times and locations, as well as for Election Day on March 1, 2022. For more information, visit rockwallvotes.com. Our print edition delivers free to ~15,500 homes and businesses throughout […]
Big wins for WIN ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 1, 2022) With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, many in our community are busy making plans for Chocolate Indulgence, Women in Need’s largest annual fundraising event benefiting individuals and families affected by domestic violence. WIN’s signature soiree is known for its decadent chocolate, fine dining, dancing, and live and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 1, 2022) The Rockwall High School Orchestra will host a pre-UIL Concert on Monday, February 7 at Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center, 1201 TL Townsend Drive. The schedule will be: 6 p.m. Varsity Full Orchestra; 6:30 p.m. String Orchestra; 7 p.m. Concert Orchestra; 7:30 p.m. JV Orchestra; and 8 p.m. Varsity […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 31, 2022) Each year for Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples to share stories of how they met. Their tales of true love are often sweet, funny, and sometimes quirky – but always a big hit among readers. This year we received a record number of submissions. Although we could […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 31, 2022) Dana Cullins Macalik, a native of Rockwall County, a Rockwall City Councilmember and former President/CEO with the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the largest real estate company in Rockwall, is an excellent choice to succeed me as County Commissioner- Precinct 2. I confidently recommend Dana Macalik. Dana has a clear […]