Lone Star Chapter of the National Charity League honors its graduates

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 2, 2018) On February 24, the Lone Star Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) honored the members of the graduating class of 2018 for their successful completion of the NCL experience and requirements along with their commitment to the organization and the community. Highlights of the celebratory formal event, which was […]

Fundraiser combines art and history

Fundraiser combines art and history

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 28, 2018) Local artists of all skill levels are invited to create their own masterpiece on canvas and help preserve the past for the future during the Rockwall County Historical Foundation’s new annual art auction fundraiser, “American Gothic,” on Sunday, May 6. Held at the picturesque Summerfield at Tate Farms (12992 […]

Cleared to Land charity golf tourney raises funds for Patriots Paws

Cleared to Land charity golf tourney raises funds for Patriots Paws

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 7, 2018) Business Jet Center hosted its 5th Annual, Cleared to Land on the Green Charity Golf Tournament on November 10, 2017. A record breaking $45,000 was raised on a picture-perfect day and donated to Folds of Honor and Patriot Paws Service Dogs. Both charities assist families of military veterans by […]

Lone Star CASA: ‘Every child deserves a loving home this Valentine’s Day’

CASA volunteer training begins May 1 (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 24, 2018) 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. When children are removed from their homes due to evidence of abuse or neglect and placed […]

Meet Khloe, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 15, 2018) Hello, I’m Khloe and I know I look a little banged up but I am still a sweet girl looking for love. I enjoy all humans, even the ones still growing. My favorite things are giving kisses and getting hugs. I’m not a fan of the feline variety, but I […]

Royse City Police and Fire to host blood drive with Carter BloodCare

Try blood donation for 2018 life-changing habit (ROYSE CITY, TX – Jan. 5, 2018) Less than four percent of eligible donors give blood, according to Carter BloodCare. In the winter months, it is especially challenging to encourage folks to take time for blood donation. And the request for blood products by hospitals, for their patients, does […]

Meet Gracie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 2, 2018) Say hello to Gracie. She is a beautiful girl who would love to find her forever family. Gracie loves attention from her human and does well with the other dogs in her foster home. She has been spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated. The adoption fee to make Gracie part […]

DWI ‘No Refusal’ program in effect for Rockwall County during New Year’s holiday

FROM THE ROCKWALL COUNTY CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Dec. 27, 2017) Law enforcement agencies from across Rockwall County will conduct a DWI “No Refusal Program” during the New Years’ Day holiday.  This is a program whereby a warrant will be sought to draw an individual’s blood for analysis if an officer has […]