Rockwall Meals on Wheels springs into season with full calendar of events, updates

Rockwall Meals on Wheels springs into season with full calendar of events, updates

ROCKWALL, TX (March 28, 2022) There’s never really a slow period for Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County; its staff, volunteers, and board members stay non-stop busy as the aging population increases and the need for services continues to grow. Spring is an especially active time – from the Annual March for Meals […]

Rockwall County businesses ‘Go Blue for Kids’ with special promotions

Rockwall County businesses ‘Go Blue for Kids’ with special promotions

ROCKWALL, TX (March 28, 2022) As the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County kicks off Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month this afternoon with a community event from 4 to 6 p.m. at Standard Service in Heath, Blue Ribbon News is highlighting several local businesses that are supporting the cause with special ‘Go Blue’ promotions […]

City of Rockwall announces Concert by the Lake music series line-up

City of Rockwall announces Concert by the Lake music series line-up

ROCKWALL, TX (March 24, 2022) The City of Rockwall is thrilled to announce the 2022 Concert by the Lake Series schedule. This summer, starting Thursday, May 12th, we welcome back the Concert by the Lake Series to the FREE Live Music Capital of North Texas and the Brad Griggs Amphitheater Stage at The Harbor! Concerts […]

Rockwall-Heath Art students advance to state VASE competition

Rockwall-Heath Art students advance to state VASE competition

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 22, 2022) Rockwall-Heath High School art students recently competed in Regional Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) where multiple students won medals and Hannah Herrera, Kayla Hutchens and Sailor Rengel students advanced to state. The following students received medals for their outstanding artwork: Adeline Huls Adelaide Smith Jenna Allen Lillian Chester Karly Merriott […]

Rockwall County jury sentences man to 35 years for Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine

Rockwall County jury sentences man to 35 years for Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine

ROCKWALL, TX (March 16, 2022) On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, a Rockwall County jury convicted Kilgore resident, James Fears, 48, of the offense of Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine in an amount of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams. Less than 40 minutes after retiring to deliberate on punishment, the jury […]

Rockwall ISD Names 2022 Teacher of the Year Nominees

Rockwall ISD Names 2022 Teacher of the Year Nominees

ROCKWALL, TX (March 16, 2022) The Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce the 2022 Teacher of the Year nominees. Twenty-three teachers, one representing each campus, were selected by their peers and colleagues for the honor. The district elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year will be selected from the group and announced in […]

With help from local businesses, Rockwall Breakfast Rotary provides over 300 coats for local kids in need

With help from local businesses, Rockwall Breakfast Rotary provides over 300 coats for local kids in need

ROCKWALL, TX (March 11, 2022) Rockwall Breakfast Rotary would like to acknowledge and thank all the local businesses and their patrons who contributed to their 2021 Coats for Kids event. The dollars they contributed helped purchase more than 300 coats for elementary school children. Breakfast Rotary encourages you to support these businesses and thank them […]

Rockwall County unveils new 80,000-square-foot addition to the County Jail

Rockwall County unveils new 80,000-square-foot addition to the County Jail

ROCKWALL, TX – March 8, 2022 — Nearly four years ago on Nov. 6, 2018, Rockwall County voters approved $50 million in bonds to expand and renovate the county jail. Yesterday, the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office unveiled the jail’s massive new facility to the public. Jail staff welcomed Rockwall County Commissioners, representatives from project consultants […]

In memory of Zachary Wincent of Heath

In memory of Zachary Wincent of Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 7, 2022) Zachary Wincent, a Heath, TX resident, was given the gift of eternal life on January 24, 2022. He was born in Milwaukee WI on October 23, 1988. He is survived by his parents, Mark and Marget Wincent of Heath TX, sister Zoe Hengst (Brett) of San Marcos TX, Cole Wincent […]