Rockwall County citizens reminded to be proactive to reduce West Nile exposure
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 6, 2015) Rockwall County is encouraging residents to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of contracting West Nile virus, a mosquito borne illness. Residents should use insect repellent when outdoors, especially at dusk and dawn. Humans can contract West Nile virus from a mosquito bite. Infected mosquitoes get the virus […]
Cub Scout Pack 2125 becomes part of the news
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2015) Blue Ribbon News staffers were invited to the home of Michael and Tania Favrot recently to speak to the young men in the Bear Den of Pack 2125, based out of Nebbie Williams Elementary School. The third graders posed many thoughtful questions as they learned about news gathering and […]
Head to Rockwall Technology Park for ‘Take A Walk in the Park Day’
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 27, 2015) In an effort to encourage health and wellness and the use of the sidewalk loop in the Rockwall Technology Park, the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation has extended an invitation to everyone to come “Take a Walk in the Park.” Did you know that to walk around Phase 1 of […]
East Trinity Masonic Lodge of Rockwall to host blood drive benefiting Scottish Rite Hospital
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 26, 2015) The East Trinity Masonic Lodge of Rockwall will host a blood drive benefiting the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4 at the lodge hall, 104 S. Goliad St., located on the SW corner of the Rockwall courthouse square. Appointments are […]
Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Day set for April 18
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 26, 2015) The 15th Annual City of Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Saturday, April 18th from 9am until 3pm at the Municipal Service Center, 1600 Airport Road – Rain or Shine. City of Rockwall residents must present a current utility bill or driver’s license for proof of residency. Household quantities […]
Free, live music all-day at Rockwall Founders Day Festival
ROCKWALL, TX (March 23, 2015) Bring the family to Harry Myers Park on Saturday, May 16 to enjoy a free, all-day live music festival – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Headlining Rockwall’s Founders Day Festival will be Sawyer Brown. There will be shopping in the marketplace, food trucks and vendors, as well as plenty of entertainment […]
New support group in Rockwall for families affected by ADHD
ROCKWALL, TX (March 23, 2015) A new support group for families affected by ADHD will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month, starting April 9, 2015, at the Rockwall County Library (Women’s League Room). The group is free of charge and open to the public. Meetings will be facilitated by […]
Eagle Scout project challenges mountain bikers at Squabble Creek Trail
ROCKWALL, TX (March 20, 2015) Austin Cory, 18, of Troop 690 recently completed his Eagle Scout Project – a 55-foot-long mountain bike obstacle course at Squabble Creek Trail in Rockwall which has positively turned into an exciting challenge for local mountain bikers frequenting the area. Austin, who attends Rockwall High School, worked together with his […]
New boardwalk trail through Scenic Point Park to be completed by summer
ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX (March 18, 2015) Those who love taking a nice walk through Scenic Point Park will soon have a brand new walking trail to stroll down – and just in time for the summer, no less! The new ¼ -mile boardwalk trail will take visitors into the park and then loop back around. Walkers […]