Home Care Assistance presents BINGO for Meals on Wheels

Home Care Assistance presents BINGO for Meals on Wheels

(ROCKWALL, TX—November 9, 2017) On Thursday, Nov. 16 Home Care Assistance will host a night of BINGO from 6-8 p.m. at the Rockwall Wedding Chapel. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. BINGO cards are $10 each (with 10 sheets per card), and raffle tickets are $5 […]

Local dentist to offer free dental day for veterans

Local dentist to offer free dental day for veterans

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 3, 2017) Congressman John Ratcliffe (R-Tx 4th Dist.) just concluded a surprise presentation of the Lone Star Award honoring Dr. Stan Lowrance’s charitable dental care provided to a veteran. The veteran’s dental problems were a side effect of VA-provided cancer treatment, but VA dental care is only available to those with […]

Rochell Elementary 6th grader recognized as Rotary Student of Honor

Rochell Elementary 6th grader recognized as Rotary Student of Honor

(ROCKWALL, TX – November 3, 2017) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Leila Mendiola, a 6th grader at Rochell Elementary School, as the Rotary Student of Honor this week. Rotarian David Sweet presented Mendiola with the award at the Noon Rotary’s meeting on Thursday, Nov. 2. Rochell Elementary School Principal Kelli Crossland shared a few words […]

Blue Ribbon News November print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News November print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (Nov. 2, 2017) Here’s a digital look at our November print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath.  Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library and various local businesses. Meals on Wheels […]

New Advocates for Lone Star CASA

New Advocates for Lone Star CASA

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 30, 2017) Ten new CASA volunteers were sworn in on October 30th by Judge Brett Hall.  Pictured from left to right are:  Lyn Pesta, Lisa Webb, Mary Kay Thurlkill, JoJo Harkins, Danette McCracy, Judge Brett Hall, Christy Farnsworth, Becky Leaf, Mariah Rangel, Diane Lanzone and Marta Saucedo. These ladies completed 30 […]

Bras for the Cause: Rockwall Women’s League wins BRAniac award while raising cancer awareness, funds

Bras for the Cause: Rockwall Women’s League wins BRAniac award while raising cancer awareness, funds

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 30, 2017) The Rockwall Women’s League joined businesses and individuals from across Hunt County and surrounding communities Oct. 12th for the Ninth Annual Bras for the Cause event. This fundraiser, which includes organizations entering creative, decorative bras into a competition, raises money for the Hunt Regional Healthcare Foundation and helps raise awareness […]

Teen and mom fundraise for dysautonomia

Teen and mom fundraise for dysautonomia

(ROCKWALL, TX—October 26, 2017) Local Rockwall High School senior Regan Watson and her mom Nicole are making noise for turquoise during October, National Dysautonomia Awareness Month. On Tuesday, Oct. 24, they hosted a fundraiser at Joe Willy’s in Rockwall for Dysautonomia International, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about POTS and other similar conditions. After […]

Business leaders donate $11,000 to Meals on Wheels

Business leaders donate $11,000 to Meals on Wheels

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 26, 2017) 100 Business Leaders of Rockwall County delivered checks and cash donations totaling $11,000 to Meals on Wheels of Rockwall County on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The group brings together 100 or more business leaders several times per year to hear presentations from local nonprofits. After each pitch, the business leaders […]

Breakfast and Benefits to Honor the Brave

Breakfast and Benefits to Honor the Brave

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 18, 2017) Rest Haven Funeral Home & Memorial Park, located at 2500 East Highway 66 in Rockwall, welcomes veterans to a FREE Veteran’s Day Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. Enjoy a savory morning breakfast listening to music from the 40’s. Feel free to tour our new Field of Honor […]