City of Heath’s Fourth of July VIDEO: The City of Heath celebrated the Fourth of July with its annual Independence Day Parade and Popsicles in the Park. Enjoy our photo gallery below, and the VIDEO from the City of Heath above. Send us your Fourth photos and we’ll share them at Blue Ribbon News! Click […]
ROCKWALL, TX. (July 5, 2014) 4th grader at Nebbie Williams, Lake Bennett, came back from 5 strokes down to win the Taylormade Junior Championship, sponsored by PGA Superstores of America. The tournament took place at TPC Craig Ranch on June 23 & 24. This was a two day 36 hole event with over 150 competitors in age groups […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 5, 2014) The Rockwall County Democratic Party will host a Breakfast Meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 19 at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington in Rockwall. There will be a recap of Democratic State Convention with a presentation by Marie-Anne Schiffman and members of the delegation. Nell Welborn will speak at […]
UPDATE (August 5, 2014) LOCATION CHANGE! We just word that the Conference on Water Solutions described below has been moved to the County Extension Office, 915 Whitmore Ste. B, Rockwall, TX 75087. A conference on water solutions ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX. (July 3, 2014) On Saturday August 9 from 10 – 1 pm the Rockwall County Master […]
“9-1-1, What’s your emergency?” Thanks to the North Texas Council of Governments Regional 9-1-1 Program and software developed by Verizon Wireless, Rockwall residents can now text 9-1-1 in an emergency situation. National Emergency Number Association President Christy Williams held an informational meeting at the courthouse Monday to explain the new service to residents and demonstrate […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (July 1, 2014) Angel Camp is in full swing at the JER Chilton YMCA. For the sixth year in a row, campers with special needs have the opportunity to participate in all kinds of outdoor activities, such as canoeing, swimming, riflery, archery, horse back riding, and more. Camp Program Coordinator Lauren Atkins said the […]
ROCKWALL, TX. (July 1, 2014) First Christian Church is inviting you to join the Community Picnic benefiting Helping Hands, Saturday July 12 from 4-7 PM on the church lawn. There will be hot dogs and drinks as well as games and fun for all ages! Bring a blanket and some lawn chairs to sit on. […]
Lake Pointe Medical Center Shares Fireworks Safety Tips for July Fourth ROCKWALL,TX. (June 30, 2014) As the weather heats up and families migrate outdoors, winter toys are traded in for sunscreen and sand pails. The summer months promise warm days and one of the most anticipated night: the Fourth of July. While fireworks are beautiful […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 30, 2014) The Newcomers & Friends Club reached their goal for 2013-14 with the membership of Barbara Bowman, a new resident of Rockwall. The Rockwall Newcomers Club & Friends is a social organization and is open to all members of Rockwall County. If you are new to the county or a long […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 30, 2014) The Rockwall Square Dance Club will present another series of square dance lessons this fall. Lessons will be held on Tuesdays beginning August 5 from 7:45 to 9:30 p.m. at the Center, 108 E. Washington and will continue through December 16. Lessons are $49 for city residents and $75 for […]