(ROCKWALL, TX — October 10, 2019) In the spirit of the season, Soulman’s is giving away 18 Thanksgiving family meals to deserving North Texans. Each meal in the Fourth Annual Thanksgiveaway includes a bone-in hickory-smoked turkey, cornbread dressing, green beans, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, dinner rolls and cranberry sauce. Nomination forms will be available online […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 8, 2019) Steven Jackson, President of Toyota of Rockwall, presented a check of $1,000 to Rockwall County Friends of the Library on September 13 as an Event Sponsor for the 2019-2020 calendar year. Fundraising Co-Chairs Edie Zehr and Milly Cundy were on-hand to receive Mr. Jackson’s gift on behalf of the organization. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 8, 2019) On Tuesday October 8, 2019, a Rockwall County jury convicted Houston resident Richard Dick Joles, 61, of the third degree felony offense of Exploitation of an Elderly Individual. After the same jury heard additional punishment evidence, they sentenced the defendant to seven (7) years in prison. Jurors heard testimony that […]
Visit Tractor Supply in Royse City to participate in ‘Clover Campaign’ (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 7, 2019) Millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country are celebrating everything 4-H during National 4-H Week, October 6-12, 2019. 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization that cultivates confident kids who tackle the issues that matter […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 3, 2019) Spunky means courageous and determined. To be a woman in a male dominated industry you have to have a little bit of spunk, grit, and general bad assery. A woman brewer is referred to as a Brewster. There are several local women that are kicking butt and taking names in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 1, 2019) With Cracker Barrel expected to open in Rockwall in early December, the Corporate Communications Office informed Blue Ribbon News today that employment applications are now being accepted. They plan to hire 175 full and part-time employees – including all skill positions on both the restaurant and retail side – […]
(HEATH, TX — October 1, 2019) It was years in the making, and a celebration to remember. Tom Thumb officially opened in Heath last week to the reception of the Rockwall-Heath High School Mighty Hawk Band and drill team, city officals, Rowdy the Dallas Cowboys mascot, city officials, and lots of eager shoppers. The […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 30, 2019) Rest Haven Funeral Homes has graciously invested back into North Texas communities in order to promote the saving of lives. “We recognized a very unique opportunity to assist our local first responders through an ingenious marketing initiative. The Vital ICE app could help save valuable minutes when responders arrive on […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 26, 2019) Congratulations to Ray Fitzwater of the Rockwall Police Department, recently promoted to Lieutenant. Ray Fitzwater has worked for the City of Rockwall for 25 years and he has held various assignments in the Police Department including Patrol Officer, Motor Jock, Field Training Officer, Accident Reconstructionist, Patrol Sergeant, CID Sergeant, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 26, 2019) Willis Pink Party Benefiting Helping Hands‘ hopes to engage our community to give back by encouraging local businesses to fundraise as a friendly competition. Proceeds from the fundraiser competition will help to fund mammograms and women’s health through The Health Center of Helping Hands. The business fundraising competition will run thru […]