Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor

(ROCKWALL – October 22, 2013) Frankie Gonzalez was presented the Rockwall Student of Honor at the Rockwall Rotary Club’s October 17th lunch meeting. Frankie attends Rochell Elementary, and was honored for his outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Jeff Shell, Vocational Services Chairman, presented the award. Photos by Greg Caffarel. Please click here to LIKE our […]

Rockwall Habitat for Humanity thanks supporters, volunteers

Rockwall Habitat for Humanity thanks supporters, volunteers

302 Ross St. is dedicated to Villalobos family with an unprecedented event (ROCKWALL – October 22, 2013) Rockwall Habitat for Humanity would like to give a big thank you to the Rockwall Fire Department, (Chief Mark Poindexter) and Station #1 on Boydstun Ave for providing them with ice each Saturday at their latest worksite. RHFH […]

Everyone plays in Plano YMCA’s youth basketball program

(PLANO – October 22, 2013) The Plano Family YMCA youth basketball league has no tryouts; kids participate in every game and receive equal playing time regardless of skill level. Registration is open until November 10th for PreK/Kindergarten through sixth grade.  Practices begin the week of November 17th. Season begins December 7th and consists of 8 […]

Rockwall FFA named Grand Champion at State Fair of Texas Agriculture Mechanics Show

Rockwall FFA named Grand Champion at State Fair of Texas Agriculture Mechanics Show

(ROCKWALL – October 21, 2013) Rockwall FFA was awarded Grand Champion of the 2013 State Fair of Texas Agriculture Mechanics Show with a 36′ hydraulic dove tail deck over float with air ride suspension trailer. The trailer was constructed by Rockwall-Heath High School 2013 graduate Tucker Doughty and Rockwall High School Junior Zach Thomasson. Will […]

Rowlett Chamber’s Taste & Trade Wednesday

(ROWLETT – October 21, 2013) Rowlett’s 8th Annual Chamber of Commerce sponsored Taste and Trade will be 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 23rd at Rowlett High School, 4700 George Bush Highway. Butler Plumbing is the Trade Title Sponsor. The Taste & Trade will showcase some of the community’s finest businesses.  There will be 27 non-food vendors and 15 food […]

Heath couple raises six sons, six Eagle Scouts

Heath couple raises six sons, six Eagle Scouts

(HEATH – October 21, 2013) Six sons. Six Eagle Scouts. And all are enjoying successful, service-oriented careers or are on their way to establishing one. That’s the legacy that Heath residents Ed and Debbie Thatcher have created as they raised their sons with a life centered around the activities and core values of the Boy […]

Rockwall City Council approves Meals on Wheels contract

Rockwall City Council approves Meals on Wheels contract

(ROCKWALL – October 21, 2013) The Rockwall City Council recently approved a contract with Rockwall County Committee on Aging to help fund the Meals on Wheels program and other senior services, including nutritional programs for the elderly and disabled in the city. MayorDavid Sweet said Meals on Wheels is a vital service to the community.  […]

Rockwall Pumpkin Patch closes after 25 years

Rockwall Pumpkin Patch closes after 25 years

Student volunteers help make Rockwall tradition a success PRINT & BRING COUPON BELOW TO RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON A SINGLE PURCHASE UP TO $50! (ROCKWALL – October 20, 2013) The first truckload of pumpkins arrived two days before the Grand Opening of Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch. The large tent was set up and the […]

Enter our Blue Ribbon News weekly drawing

Enter our Blue Ribbon News weekly drawing

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