Rockwall, TX (July 30, 2024) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Discussion of Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE), Tax Rate Implications, and Priorities, Including Providing Competitive Compensation for Teachers and Staff, Staffing for Student Growth, and Funding […]
Garland, TX (July 29, 2024) – Garland Independent School District announced its policy for serving meals to children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2024-2025 school year. Fifty-five sites (listed below) qualify to operate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024-2025 school year. CEP allows for all […]
Rockwall, TX (July 29, 2024) – On June 19th, 2024, the Center for Missing and Exploited Children sent a tip to the Rockwall Police Department regarding multiple pictures and videos of possible child pornography being sent from an IP address in the City of Rockwall. Detectives investigated the tip and found probable cause to believe […]
Rockwall, TX (July 29, 2024) – Meet Apollo Creed! This 4-month old puppy has the most adorable ears! He is very sweet and plays well with other dogs and people of all sizes. Apollo Creed is crate-trained and walks well on a leash. He’s only had a couple of short walks since his leg amputation […]
Heath, TX (July 29, 2024) – The City of Heath boil notice has been lifted AND watering restrictions have returned to the Conservation Schedule, allowing watering 2x per week per the posted schedule: https://www.heathtx.com/water-wise/ Submitted by Suzanne Brooke, City of Heath. Edited for publication in Blue Ribbon News. Courtesy graphic.
From left: Chief Kenneth Cullins, Driver Engineer Erick Sotelo, Driver Engineer Michael Sauder and Assistant Chief Brett Merritt. Rockwall, TX (July 26, 2024) – On July 19, 2024 The City of Rockwall Fire Department celebrated the promotion of Driver Engineers Michael Sauder and Erick Sotelo to their new roles. We offer our sincerest congratulations to both […]
Fate, TX (July 26, 2024) – I am drinking coffee from my Finnish cup. Espresso really, with a thick mound of foamed half and half crowning the hot, strong brew. Just one cup. This is not an indication of any resolute self-discipline, it’s just that the double shot satisfies me for the day. This cup […]
Rockwall, TX (July 28, 2024) – Levi Ryan Seals, son of Drs. Scott and Shanna Seals, of Rockwall recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, NY. Seals earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the U. S. armed forces. He also earned a Merchant Marine officer […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 24, 2024) – Contessa Barron of Rockwall is one of 100 high school seniors selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls Nation July 20-27 in Washington, D.C. The weeklong program, founded in 1947, has provided exceptional civic education to thousands of students, teaching them about how the federal government works. Barron […]
Rockwall, TX (July 24, 2024) – Gloria Williams Park and Pool, located at 801 Davy Crockett Dr, have undergone significant upgrades following damage sustained last year. The renovation projects, initiated due to a motor vehicle accident and necessary waterline work under the playground, have revitalized the park and pool over the past 12 months. The […]