Criminal Interdiction Unit combats drug smuggling, human trafficking on North Texas roadways

Criminal Interdiction Unit combats drug smuggling, human trafficking on North Texas roadways

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 27, 2018) The team of deputies making up the North Texas Criminal Interdiction Unit are showing they’re a force to be reckoned with for those smuggling drugs and human cargo across the region’s major highways. In December 2017, Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner, Grayson County Sheriff Tom Watt, Hunt County Sheriff […]

Blue Ribbon News July 2018 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News July 2018 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (June 25, 2018) Here’s a digital look at our July print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, and various local […]

Rockwall residents give back to community heroes

Rockwall residents give back to community heroes

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2018) Local banker Jennifer Ott and realtor Delena Radney have joined forces to give back to their community’s heroes in need through the Homes for Heroes program. Through the program, Ott and Radney assist firefighters, law enforcement, military (active, reserves and veterans), healthcare workers, EMS and teachers with finding and […]

STAR Transit offers free rides to voters

STAR Transit offers free rides to voters

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2018) STAR Transit is offering free round-trip rides to local polling places so you can cast your vote. Free round-trip service will be offered Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm. These complimentary trips apply to all fixed routes operated by STAR Transit as well as the […]

Rockwall Republicans celebrate Reagan Day 2018

Rockwall Republicans celebrate Reagan Day 2018

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 7, 2017) Area Republicans joined the Rockwall County Republican Party on March 3 for their biggest fundraiser of the year during Reagan Day 2018 at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, located on the Southern Methodist University campus. VIP guests enjoyed a tour of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and […]

Crime drama “Bomb City” releases to theaters

Crime drama “Bomb City” releases to theaters

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 7, 2018) The locally produced and directed crime drama “Bomb City” makes its premiere in select cities nationwide on Friday, Feb. 9. The film will also be available for download on iTunes, Amazon and everywhere On Demand. “Bomb City” tells the story of 19-year-old punk musician Brian Deneke, who was killed […]

Frisco YMCA jump starts Annual Campaign at local raceway

Frisco YMCA jump starts Annual Campaign at local raceway

A little over half way to go to the finish line! (FRISCO, TX — February 6, 2018) The Frisco Family YMCA kicked off its Annual Campaign at The Pole Position Indoor Go Karting Raceway on January 25, 2018, announcing its fundraising goal of $139,000. As part of its promise to put Christian values into practice […]

Stan’s Chili Cook-Off produces ‘hearty’ results

Stan’s Chili Cook-Off produces ‘hearty’ results

Seventh annual event raises record funds for Dallas charity (DALLAS, TX – January 31, 2018) Stan’s Blue Note on Lower Greenville hosted its 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off Saturday, Jan. 27, drawing a crowd and raising $1,100 for charity. This year, the money raised will benefit Children’s Medical Center and Scottish Rite Hospital through the Heart […]

STAR Transit announces limited schedule for the holidays

STAR Transit announces limited schedule for the holidays

(ROCKWALL, TX–December 22, 2017) STAR Transit announces limited schedule for the holidays.   STAR Transit’s offices will be closed Friday, 12/22 (In observance of Christmas Eve), Monday, 12/25 (Christmas Day) and Monday, 1/1 (New Year’s Day).  This includes On Demand Service, the Kaufman Trolley, The Link and Terrell Fixed Routes 803 and 804.   STAR […]

Charity Bake Sale for In-Sync Exotics aims for $200,000

Charity Bake Sale for In-Sync Exotics aims for $200,000

(DALLAS, TX — December 6, 2017) The 10th Charity Bake Sale benefiting In-Sync Exotics is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 11, in the lobby of the Premier Place (Merrill Lynch) building from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm or sell-out, whichever comes first. 100% of the proceeds will go to In-Sync Exotics of Wylie, Texas. The previous […]

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