City of Rockwall hires new Fire Chief

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2017) Kenneth Cullins has been selected as the new Chief of the City of Rockwall Fire Department. Chief Cullins has been with the City of Dallas Fire & Rescue Department since 1995 and is currently a Deputy Chief commanding 250 personnel. He began his career with the City of Dallas […]

Meet Hunter, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 31, 2017) Here’s Hunter! Hunter is a sweet 3-year-old boy. He is about 43 pounds and full of life and energy. He gets along well with other dogs as well as cats. He’s still uncertain about walking on a leash and new situations make him a little shy. You might say he’s an introvert […]

Eclipse over Rockwall: Viewing event Aug 21

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 16, 2017) Astrodad (that’s me) is proud to announce that on Monday, August 21, the Rockwall County Library and I will present  a local event of the 2017 Eclipse Across America. Thanks to excellent support from NASA, I’ve got a great “eclipse kit” with safety glasses and information on the event. […]

Ventriloquist from Rockwall vies for Miss America

Ventriloquist from Rockwall vies for Miss America

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 28, 2017) Rockwall native Laryssa Bonacquisti is used to taking the stage as a long-time ventriloquist. But this September, the whole country will be her audience as she competes for the crown in Miss America 2017. Bonacquisti’s first introduction to the Miss America Organization was through her mother Lynette, who won Miss […]

Meet Casper, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 27, 2017) Here’s Casper! Casper is a very friendly and lovable little guy who has never met a stranger. He loves to cuddle and snuggle and is a perfect gentleman. He weighs 9 lbs and is around 8 years old. He’s playful, loves everyone and gets along with other dogs. He is […]

Rockwall Chamber’s Darby Burkey completes first year of IOM, leadership program

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 23, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Darby Burkey, Vice President of Partner Engagement of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed her first year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit […]

Laramore-Osborne American Legion Post Royse City installs officers, presents awards

(ROYSE CITY, TX – July 23, 2017) The Laramore-Osborne American Legion Post in Royse City held its first ever Officer Installation and Awards Ceremony Friday.  David Harvey, Past 1st Division Commander and past 4th District Commander conducted the ceremony and 4th District Commander Gene Toohey was also present. Steven Lowes and Jason Castleberry presented certificates […]

Rockwall’s ‘Soda-Pop McBob’ crowned Best in Clown

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 21, 2017) Matthew Spraggins of Rockwall, aka Soda-Pop McBop, earned ‘Best In Clown’ at the recent Clowns of America International Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. He won first place in parade competition and People’s Choice for parade competition, too, performing as a blind referee calling penalties. He received third place in […]

Meet Tipper, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 16, 2017) Tipper needs a hero.  If there was a picture next to the word defeated in the dictionary, it would be Tipper’s shelter picture.  She had just given up, and to make matters worse she is heartworm positive, as if she didn’t have enough problems. I have had her for […]