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

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

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – July 20, 2023 — Our latest print edition is hitting mailboxes today, but you can catch a digital view of our July issue right now by clicking the cover image below. The print edition delivers to about 17,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County, highlighing hometown good news and happenings, plus […]

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Celebrates 13th Annual Father of the Year Awards

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Celebrates 13th Annual Father of the Year Awards

DALLAS, TEXAS (June 16, 2023) – Every year, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has taken part in spotlighting dads who are making a difference. Through a detailed nomination process, 18 individuals are chosen to represent their branch based on evaluations from Y leaders who examine a father’s ability to demonstrate the organization’s character values of: […]

Tips for Hiring a Reliable Roofing Contractor

Tips for Hiring a Reliable Roofing Contractor

Rockwall, Texas (June 16, 2023) – Storms have hit hard in North Texas recently, which means there are already most likely many opportunists looking to take advantage of people in need of roof repairs. Keep in mind that the State of Texas does not require licensing for roofing contractors. Additionally, insurance is not mandatory. These […]

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Size Matters

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Size Matters

Rockwall, TX (June 16, 2023) – A universal struggle of women; expectations of perfection.  Particularly size. The size of our tummies, our bottoms, thighs, bosoms, backfat, holey buckets. I hear women daily, voicing self-disgust about themselves, even women who seem to have the body ideal. Body image remains an issue. I’ve noted clothing sources and […]

Lone Star CASA Actively Seeks New Volunteers

Rockwall, TX (June 14, 2023) – Over the past year, Rockwall and Kaufman Counties have seen a significant increase in children entering the child welfare system. These children need a consistent, safe adult to advocate for them. For Karen Wydra, the reason for being a court appointed special advocate, or CASA, is simple: a CASA […]

Rockwall ISD Update: Highlights from Board of Trustees June 12, 2023 Special Session Meeting

Rockwall ISD Update: Highlights from Board of Trustees June 12, 2023 Special Session Meeting

Rockwall, TX (June 13, 2023) – The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing the special session meeting of Monday, June 12. NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. RHS and RHHS Ninth Grade Campus Principals Named Tonight, the […]

Royse City police investigating fatality accident involving bicycle, vehicle

Royse City police investigating fatality accident involving bicycle, vehicle

ROYSE CITY, TX (June 12, 2023) The Royse City Police Department is investigating a fatality accident which occurred on June 12, 2023 at 12:10 AM. A bicyclist who was traveling northbound on FM 2642 just past FM 2652 was struck by a vehicle traveling the same direction. The bicyclist was transported to a local hospital […]

Rockwall Rotary Club holds awards meeting June 8th

Rockwall Rotary Club holds awards meeting June 8th

  Rockwall, TX (June 9, 2023) – The members of Rockwall Rotary Club were honored to welcome Past Rotary International President, Ron Burton, to preside over the June 8th meeting as several members received prestigious awards. Also present were District Governor, Howard Templin, and Past District Governors Max Duplant, Larry Webb, Richard Gilman, Gilbert Brown, […]

Linda Lyon Elementary School Students Donate ‘Birthday Baskets’ to Lone Star CASA

Linda Lyon Elementary School Students Donate ‘Birthday Baskets’ to Lone Star CASA

Rockwall, Texas (June 9, 2023) – The students at Linda Lyon Elementary School spent part of their end of year field day making birthday baskets for Lone Star CASA, an organization that provides children in foster care with a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer to advocate for their best interests. Each basket is filled […]