Rockwall on path to earn ‘Music Friendly Community’ certification

Rockwall on path to earn ‘Music Friendly Community’ certification

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 1, 2021) Rockwall is already known as the Free Live Music Capital of North Texas, but soon it may be dubbed a “Music Friendly Community,” thanks to a program offered through the Texas Music Office (TMO). Yesterday, Visit Rockwall welcomed several community leaders, musicians, restaurateurs, and venue owners to a workshop at […]

Local family launches Rockwall Christmas Company to deliver holiday magic by the crate

Local family launches Rockwall Christmas Company to deliver holiday magic by the crate

ROCKWALL, TX (August 31, 2021) It has been said that people who put up their Christmas decorations early are happier. The Rockwall Christmas Company, a family owned and operated business specializing in high-end Christmas decorations, wants to spark that happiness with families everywhere and is excited to announce the official launch of its business for […]

Rowlett Chamber honors ‘Hometown Heroes’ at Awards Banquet

Rowlett Chamber honors ‘Hometown Heroes’ at Awards Banquet

  ROWLETT, TX (August 30, 2021) – The Hometown Heroes Awards Banquet hosted by the Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center (presented by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe), was held on Friday, August 27, 2021. The event theme was Rowlett has Super Heroes and included guest appearances by Captain America and […]

Sparks Clinic celebrates 75 years serving Rockwall community

Sparks Clinic celebrates 75 years serving Rockwall community

ROCKWALL, TX (August 28, 2021) The Sparks Clinic, located at 103. N. 1st Street in Rockwall, celebrated its 75th anniversary on Friday, Aug. 27. In 1946, Dr. Sherman Sparks founded the Rockwall family health center on the second floor above the Cunningham Drugstore, where Zanata’s is located today. A fire caused the clinic to begin […]

City of Heath Board/Commission Update: Long-term volunteers honored, new members appointed

City of Heath Board/Commission Update: Long-term volunteers honored, new members appointed

HEATH, TX (August 26, 2021) Heath Mayor Kelson Elam and the Council honored long-time volunteers (from left to right) Mark King, Park Board Chairman, Vicki Wallace, HEDC/HMBC Vice President, and Clinton Howie, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman, upon the conclusion of their tenures of service to the City. Each leader was presented with a proclamation […]

30 days to go: State Fair of Texas releases health and safety guidelines

30 days to go: State Fair of Texas releases health and safety guidelines

DALLAS, TX (August 25, 2021) Today marks 30 days until Opening Day and the State Fair of Texas team continues to work hard to ensure a safe environment for everyone during the Fair this year. Big Tex needs every fairgoer to do their part and most of all, be respectful of others and do the […]

The Basketball League awards Rockwall its own professional basketball team

The Basketball League awards Rockwall its own professional basketball team

ROCKWALL, TX – August 18, 2021 — Heads up, hoops fans: Rockwall will soon be home to its own professional basketball team! The Rockwall 7ers join the pool of teams making up The Basketball League (TBL), which provides communities across the country with a professional basketball team that gives an affordable and quality family entertainment […]

Blue Ribbon News August/September 2021 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News August/September 2021 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL, TX – August 16, 2021 — Below is a digital look at our August/September 2021 print edition. Our print publication delivers 8x/year to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are usually available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall […]

Rockwall YMCA lifeguards recognized for saving life of drowning boy

Rockwall YMCA lifeguards recognized for saving life of drowning boy

ROCKWALL, TX – August 12, 2021 — Three lifeguards with the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Aquatics program were recognized today for their quick actions in saving the life of a young boy who nearly drowned. Berkley Brown, Tatum Yoes and Elijah Markarian received Citizen Lifesaving Awards from the Rockwall Fire Department for their efforts […]