Rockwall County Alliance for the Arts to host reception for new director

(ROCKWALL COUNTY-April 21, 2013) Community members are invited to join the Rockwall County Alliance for the Arts Board of Directors as they welcome Lisa E. Campbell, the RCAA’s newly hired Executive Director. The “Spring Into the Arts” Reception is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at Art’s a Blast!, 2845 Ridge Rd, #D209 in Rockwall. Entertainment […]

Luncheon honors Meals on Wheels Senior Services volunteers

(ROCKWALL-April 19, 2013) A luncheon honoring volunteer drivers who deliver meals to homebound seniors and disabled clients of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County was held on Friday, April 12. There were 67 honorees in attendance at the luncheon, which was provided by and held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints […]

Blue Ribbon News fans win free ‘Sail with Scott’ cruise on Lake Ray Hubbard

Blue Ribbon News fans win free ‘Sail with Scott’ cruise on Lake Ray Hubbard

DRAWING EVERY FRIDAY Congrats to our Week 5 Winner: Victoria Gallenberg Warner of Rowlett! Congrats to our Week 4 Winners  (YES, WE HAVE TWO WINNERS THIS WEEK!) Sherry Eveland Talent of Rowlett (from our Facebook LIKE contest)  AND Rhody Lynn Kennedy of Rockwall (from our Taste of Rockwall & Business Expo drawing!) Congrats to our Week […]

Hazardous Waste Collection in Rockwall April 20

(ROCKWALL-April 18, 2013) The 13th Annual City of Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 pm at the 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. Rockwall County […]

YMCA forms community partnerships to address obesity

(ROCKWALL-April 18, 2013) Our nation and our state have a growing obesity problem in adults and in our children.  27% of adults in Rockwall County are obese, 29% in Texas overall.  This compares to the national average of 25%, which is a horrendous fact in itself.  We also have a very serious problem with youth […]

Yard Sale at First Baptist Wylie to help fund mission trips

(WYLIE-April 17, 2013) First Baptist Church in Wylie will host its 3rd Annual “All Mission Trips Yard Sale” from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4. All proceeds from the yard sale will benefit FBW Mission Trips, which includes two England trips, three Ecuador trips, two New York trips, Alaska, Rwanda and Israel. Come […]

Tri County Choral Society to host spring concert April 27

(April 15, 2013) The Tri County Choral Society will host its spring concert, “Rockin’ Good Times,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the Royse City High School Auditorium. The Tri County Choral Society is a community choir made of up members from Rockwall, Collin and Hunt Counties. Their goal is to help promote the […]

‘Communities Matter’ at Rowlett Public Library

Celebrate National Library Week April 14-20 (ROWLETT-April 13, 2013) This week, the Rowlett Public Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating National Library Week, a time to highlight the value of libraries, librarians and library workers. Libraries today are more than repositories for books and other resources. Often the heart of […]

Rockwall Soroptimists induct new members

(ROCKWALL-April 13, 2013) Soroptimist International of Rockwall recently inducted Ariana Hargrove, Rockwall County Fire Marshall, and Liz Jones, Membership and Wellness Director at the JER Chilton YMCA, into their organization. From left are Brenda Cross, Ariana Hargrove, Liz Jones and Madelyn Hill, Soroptimist President. Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization for business and professional women who […]

Community support, donations needed as Scouts work toward Bronze Award

Rowlett Scouts to build wheelchair accessible flowerbeds for Coventry Reserve in Wylie (ROWLETT/WYLIE-April 13, 2013) Members of Girl Scout Troop 334, Service Unit 14, are reaching out to the local community to gain support for their Bronze Award project. The nine troop members are building two wheelchair accessible flower beds for Coventry Reserve in Wylie, a […]