(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 19, 2016) At the moment of writing this, we are planning a blitzkrieg end-of-summer family trip to the hill country. Our plan is to rise at 4:30 a.m., hit the road at five, devour kolaches in West, TX, then head directly for Enchanted Rock State Park. When we arrive, we’ll hike […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 16, 2016) Every day, the deaf and hard-of-hearing struggle to break the barrier denying them total access to a full social and professional life. But local massage therapist Jeanna’ Meade, who’s been deaf since she was four years old, overcame that obstacle when she discovered a newly-developed mobile app called Ava. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 15, 2016) Texas has a reputation for embracing youth sports. We enjoy cheering from the sidelines for our young athletes and the team. We accept that injuries are possible but acknowledge them as part of the experience. However, if injuries do occur, the fun is replaced with worry – particularly the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 12, 2016) Internships and job shadowing offer an up-close look at the real world workplace and provide learning opportunities with real work experience. The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation was created 20 years ago to broaden and diversify the tax base by bringing industry to Rockwall. The success of the REDC is […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 3, 2016) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2016 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. The hospital has been named on the prestigious list five times since opening eight years ago. “Health care is growing increasingly challenging but our staff’s dedication to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 2, 2016) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor is thrilled to announce that thanks to your votes, Rockwall’s favorite dining destination has been named “BEST PATIO” in Lakeside Living’s 2016 Readers Choice Contest. Rain or shine, Dodie’s covered patio overlooking Lake Ray Hubbard is the perfect place to soak up the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 29, 2016) Daniel Botha of Rockwall has released a new book entitled, “What is Going to Happen When Jesus Returns?” With a Bachelor’s degree in Theology and a Master’s in Counseling, Botha has spent the past 40 years raising up churches and Bible studies all over Southern Africa. Through his preaching […]
The Real Life comic strip is created by 15-year-old Ryan Hayes of Rockwall. Ryan will be a sophomore at Wylie Preparatory Academy, and he’s an active member of First Baptist Church Rockwall. “I have always loved to draw and make goofy characters, and I just recently got into cartooning,” said Ryan. Blue Ribbon News is […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 21, 2016) Rockwall Urgent Care is sponsoring a canned food drive to benefit Helping Hands of Rockwall County. Patients who donate three toiletry items or cans of food will receive $10 off their athletic physical exam during the month of August. The reduced price for sports and camp physicals will be […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 16, 2016) Back to School brings back great memories of when my children were in school. Though the thought of the hustle and bustle of early mornings, homework, projects, sports, extracurricular activities still wear me out, they were years full of joy and dreams. I’m not certain when a child truly […]