ROCKWALL (February 28, 2014)The City of Rockwall hosted the 14th Annual Texas Youth Advisory Commission Summit on February 22-23, 2014 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. YAC programs are championed by the Texas Municipal League and provide cities with energetic volunteers for civic projects, give city leaders fresh perspectives on issues challenging cities, and create a […]
ROCKWALL (February 28, 2014) UPDATE: Chandlers Landing Yacht Club will meet at 3:30 p.m. at Allure on Sunday, March 2. All boaters – sailors or motor boaters – are welcome to attend and help as the club re-organizes. The club will be electing officers. Allure at Chandlers Landing is located at 501 Yacht Club Drive. RSVP HERE. […]
FREE program sponsored by Rowlett Senior Advisory Board ROWLETT (February 27, 2014) The Rowlett Fire Department will present a special program on ICE, “In Case of Emergency,” to help residents learn how to prepare for an unexpected crisis. If your house is on fire, or in a tornado or has a gas leak, would you […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (February 26, 2014) Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends will host their March Luncheon beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 13 at Occasions at Stone River in Royse City. The program will feature Margaret Duncan from the Dallas Arboretum speaking on the new Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. Order tickets by March 3 by […]
ROCKWALL (February 25, 2014) Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be inside of a burning building? What it takes to cut a person out of a car? What it is like to rappel from 75’ in the air? What its like to climb the 100’ ladder? What it feels like to wear fire […]
ROCKWALL (February 25, 2014) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary is dedicated to serving the community of Rockwall. Each year they provide coats for underprivileged kids, scholarships for high school students and encourage youth leadership in the Rotary Youth Leadership program. Grants are presented each year for local non-profit organizations that have included The Boys and Girls […]
ROCKWALL (February 24, 2014) On Wednesday, February 26, from approximately 1 to 5 p.m., Rockwall ISD will be participating in an emergency mock drill in conjunction with Public Safety Departments and governmental entities in Rockwall County. The full scale emergency exercise will take place at Utley Middle School. It will consist of a collective response […]
ROCKWALL / ROYSE CITY (February 21, 2014) Help support the C.F. Goodwin Public Library of Royse City during the Friends of the Friends of the Royse City Library benefit all day Thursday, February 27th at Carino’s in Rockwall. A percentage of your meal purchase goes to Friends of the Library with no additional fee to you. Just […]
ROCKWALL (February 20, 2014) House hunting? Don’t miss the OPEN HOUSE event at 2089 Belfry Court in Rockwall, from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 23rd. 3/2/2 2089 Belfry Court, Rockwall, Texas 75087 Only $249,000! Upon entering this magnificent 3/2/2 home, you are greeted by pristine, easy-to-care-for ceramic tile that carries through to the living […]
ROCKWALL (February 20, 2014) Ashleigh Brogdin was presented the Rockwall Student of Honor Award at the February 13th lunch meeting. Ashleigh attends Sharon Shannon Elementary School, and was recognized for her outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Principal Carla Bennett at Shannon presented the award. Photo by Greg Caffarel. To share your good news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com. Please click […]