Helping Hands honors volunteers, presents awards at annual board meeting

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 27, 2016) Rockwall County Helping Hands honored several of its volunteers, welcomed its new Board members for 2016, and celebrated a successful 2015 during its annual meeting on Monday, Jan. 25 at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. The following individuals were recognized for their outstanding commitment, dedication and service to […]

Rockwall College Signing Day 2016

Rockwall College Signing Day 2016

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 3, 2016) Congrats to the Rockwall High School Class of 2016 for continuing their education and athletic career at the college level! Track Rose Njoku- Texas Tech University Baseball Nick Colacecchi- Howard College Matt Baker- Grayson University Mason Best- Hardin Simmons University Eric Wimpee- University of Texas at Tyler Girls Soccer […]

Rockwall-Heath College Signing Day 2016

Rockwall-Heath College Signing Day 2016

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Feb. 3, 2016) Congrats to the Rockwall-Heath High School Class of 2016 for continuing their education and athletic career at the college level! Football Tyler McCalister- Midwestern State University Cory Wilkerson- Southwestern Oklahoma State University Girls Soccer Jayden Wheeler- Northwestern State University of Louisiana Source: Rockwallisd.com The Blue Ribbon News print edition […]

Rockwall Jacket Backers name Athletes of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 2, 2016) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers ecently selected Adam Alford as the February Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month, and Katie Givens  as the February Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month. Alford, a 12th grade member of the Varsity Gymnastics Team, was nominated by Coach Cameron Sweny and chosen by the […]

Rockwall City Council Election set for May 7

 Voters head to the ballot box to elect three City Council Members (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 2, 2016) The City of Rockwall will hold an election on May 7, 2016, for three City Council seats, Places 2, 4 and 6. Rockwall City Council Member terms last two years. All three incumbents, including John Hohenshelt (Place […]

Rockwall City Council denies support for NuRock Housing Plan Grant

Council votes unanimously to deny developer’s affordable housing grant request. (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 2, 2016) The Rockwall City Council voted last night to deny support for an affordable multi-family housing development proposed by NuRock Companies. At the developer’s request, the item was placed on the agenda for consideration after a public hearing about the […]

Lone Star CASA seeks volunteers to advocate for children in foster care in Kaufman and Rockwall counties

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Feb. 2, 2016) While many children eagerly await candy and cards this Valentine’s Day, children in the child welfare system wait for something much more permanent – a loving home. Last year, more than 17,000 children were removed from their homes due to evidence of abuse or neglect and placed in […]

Rockwall to celebrate National Pancake Day March 8

Enjoy FREE pancakes at Rockwall IHOP and donate to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 2, 2016) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt has issued a proclamation making March 8, 2016 “National Pancake Day” for the City of Rockwall. For the last 10 years, the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children have partnered with the IHOP in […]

Lake Ray Hubbard kicks off chapter of Over 40 Females

Inaugural event at The Castle in Rockwall on Feb 4 (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 2, 2016) Lake Ray Hubbard is launching a chapter of the nationally acclaimed Over 40 Females organization.  This chapter will be led by Bethany Williams.  Bethany is a powerhouse speaker, best-selling author, fortune 500 strategist, executive, talk show host and mother […]