ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 4, 2022) – Thanks to the swift action of the Rockwall Fire Department this morning, a condominium fire was contained and no one was injured. A little after 7 a.m. today, the call came in about a structure fire at the Bent Creek Condominiums located at 213 Lake Meadows Drive. Upon arrival, firefighters […]
ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 3, 2022) Annually, the Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commission awards financial grants to Rowlett arts groups who apply by clearly stating their need and how the funding would be used to further the arts here in Rowlett. The 2022 grant applications have been reviewed and the commission is pleased to announce two […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 3, 2022) Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Join Family Caregivers Online to learn to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 2, 2022) The Rockwall Art League is excited to spotlight award-winning, Dallas based portraitist Amy Werntz as their Demo Artist of the Month. Join RAL for an evening of inspiration on February 23rd from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. The meeting will be held at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington St., Rockwall, […]
DALLAS – Feb. 1, 2022 – Bitterly cold temperatures are settling for the next several days, and Atmos Energy is closely monitoring the weather and staging its employees across the system. Atmos Energy reminds customers to stay alert to changing weather conditions in their area, while following a few easy tips to conserve energy, keep […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 31, 2022) 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 we received a record number of submissions. Although we could […]
AUSTIN— Across the state, 4,440 Texans laced up their hiking shoes and hit the trail on New Year’s Day for a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park. They hiked, biked and paddled 8,764 miles to commemorate the start of 2022. Throughout the day, 69 Texas State Parks hosted 128 self-guided and guided hikes. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 17, 2022 — On December 12th, 127 kids and adults gathered at First United Methodist Church of Rockwall to give back at Christmas to children far from Rockwall. They packaged vitamin-fortified Kids Against Hunger food bags to be sent to Puerto Lempira Honduras, which is on the remote eastern side of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 16, 2022) Members of the Rockwall Triathlon Club, a local group comprising more than 100 endurance athletes, gathered this morning at the Rockwall Harbor lighthouse to take a Polar Plunge into the chilly waters of Lake Ray Hubbard. With temperatures in the low 30s and a north wind, the “feels like temp” […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 16, 2022) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center, located at 3430 Skyview Drive in Wylie, will host a Valentine’s Pancake Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, featuring coffee, juice, fruit, and all-you-can-eat pancakes. Afterward, guests are invited to take a self-guided tour around the sanctuary. The suggested […]