Would you like a side of adventure with that? ROCKWALL, TX (March 31, 2023) In 2017, Lynn Fate, then owner of the much beloved Roma’s Books, had an idea. She knew senior adults could benefit from reading – she just needed a way to get more books directly to them. Through her inspiration, and after […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 13, 2023) Calling all Red Raiders – alumni and future Red Raiders – join us as we come together to enjoy some FUN, network and take photos with TTU’s Centennial Mobile and score some TTU Centennial Swag! This is a fun family event, so bring the children! Standard Service has a huge outdoor area with […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 9, 2023) Multiple deputy registrars will be on hand at Chamberlanin Crossing Clubhouse, 160 Chamberlain Drive in Fate, to get folks registered to vote, or update your address if you were previously registered outside of Rockwall County in Texas. Qualifications You Must Have: • Register to vote in the county in which […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 6, 2023) Information provided by Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging. The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging serves adults age 60 and older and their family caregivers who live in Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, […]
HEATH, TX (Feb. 25, 2023) Heath City Manager Aretha Adams and her staff team want to connect with the community to share important information regarding City activities, initiatives and issues. To make it easy for you to keep up to date, the City is launching a new monthly City Manager Chat podcast on March 30. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 27, 2023) Once, while living in Germany many years ago, we entered into the gray sky season where we did not see the sun for over three months. Seasonal depression ran rampant and my husband and I, me from sunny Southern California and him raised in and under the warm skies of […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 8, 2023) Each year for Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples to share stories of how they met. Their tales of true love are often sweet, funny, and sometimes quirky – but always a big hit among readers. This year’s submissions are featured in our latest print edition which […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8, 2023) The Rockwall City Council recognized some local first responders with Lifesaving Awards at their regular meeting last night. Thanks to the heroes’ swift teamwork, their patient is on the mend, and here to tell the tale. First on the scene at the Ralph Hall Airport to help an unresponsive Michael […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 6, 2023) Want to help your community in times of need? EastTex Regional CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is looking for new members who want to make a difference. CERT is an organization through FEMA to help train and organize communities at the local level to help during disasters. We are sponsored […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 3, 2023) Last year up to 18,000 children and teens were killed or wounded by a gun in the U.S. Safely storing and locking firearms when not in use is the best way to prevent accidents. Rockwall County Library has collaborated with Project ChildSafe and Rockwall County’s Sheriff Department to help spread […]