ROCKWALL, TX (June 5, 2014) Eight-year-old Emma Santoro of Rockwall, whose quick thinking and bravery helped save the life her 18-month-old-brother, was recently presented the Rockwall Fire Department’s Civilian Medal of Honor Life Saving Award. The second grader was recognized in a ceremony at Nebbie Williams Elementary School, and later awarded the medal during a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 4, 2014) The Rockwall County Democratic Party will host a meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 21 at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington, Rockwall. Participants will review results of the recent Primary and Primary Run Off Elections, the activities of Battleground Texas-Team Rockwall and the local Party needs going forward. Submitted […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 4, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Floor USA with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Locally owned and operated since 2005, Floor USA provides Rockwall and the surrounding communities with unsurpassed quality in service and products. They are located at 2845 Ridge Road, Suite 207. They specialize in residential and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 4, 2014) Join Yoga Instructor Rebecca Morton for Summer Solstice Yoga and Meditation at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 21 at Harry Myers Park, field east of the amphitheater. It will be a one-and-a-half hour mixed level yoga and meditation class. Set your intentions and celebrate the second half of the year as […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 4, 2014) Here’s some breaking news from the Blue Ribbon News Fashion Department: Red is all the rage this season. And here’s a simple fashion tip: You’ll be so in style with this handsome dog by your side. Red is the fashion accessory of the decade. With one ramble down the runway, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 2, 2014) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation recently launched a Shop Local program in the form of a mobile application called The Rockwall App. The program was designed to encourage residents to shop and support Rockwall businesses, strengthening the local revenue stream by keeping sales tax dollars in the area. The Rockwall App […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 31, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently named Aimee Blackburn as its Ambassador of the Month. Aimee serves the Rockwall area as a Mortgage Loan Originator for Guaranty Bond Bank. The bank’s 100 year heritage began in 1913. From its inception with an initial capital investment of $50,000 to the […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 31, 2014) While the temperatures climb and we head into the lazy days of summer, Rockwall County Helping Hands is busy making plans to help kids in struggling families get a good start into the new school year. Beginning June 1, Rockwall County Helping Hands and its Community Circle are undertaking […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 31, 2014) Rockwall Soroptimist and County Clerk Shelli Miller (left) and Susan Reeves, Soroptimist Scholarship Chair (right) presented a Susan Faulkner Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 to Caroline Marlett, who will be attending Stephen F. Austin University in the fall. Congratulations, Caroline! Submitted by Sue Reeves. To share your good […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 31, 2014) The City of Rockwall honored City Manager Rick Crowley with a resolution presented by Mayor David Sweet on May 19th, a day declared “Rick Crowley Happy 30th Anniversary Day.” It was a surprise ceremony forCrowley during the City Council meeting. Rick’s wife, Lauren, and their daughters, Rachel and Kayla, also […]