NTMWD provides update on progress of water plant maintenance, continues its outdoor watering reduction appeal

NTMWD provides update on progress of water plant maintenance, continues its outdoor watering reduction appeal

WYLIE, TX – July 19, 2022: The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is maintaining its call to action for continued reduction of outdoor watering by customers despite the progress being made to complete the critical maintenance at the Wylie Water Treatment Plant Complex. Drought conditions combined with peak water demands continue to put a […]

First United Methodist Church Heath to host ‘Monumental’ Vacation Bible School

First United Methodist Church Heath to host ‘Monumental’ Vacation Bible School

ROCKWALL, TX (July 19, 2022) Vacation Bible School starts this Sunday at First United Methodist Church of Heath. ‘Monumental’ VBS runs July 24-July 28, 4:30 to 7 p.m., for kids ages 4 (pre-school) through 5th grade. Dinner will be served. Go off-road for a Monumental adventure through the colorful canyons and sunbaked trails of the […]

Adventures with BRN: New virtual roller coaster in Rockwall immerses families in fun

Adventures with BRN: New virtual roller coaster in Rockwall immerses families in fun

ROCKWALL, TX (July 19, 2022) Shenaniganz in Rockwall captures the hearts of local families with everything from arcade games and bowling to lazer tag and axe throwing – but its latest addition has dropped a fully immersive, state-of the-art virtual rollercoaster right in our backyard. Our Blue Ribbon News team was invited to experience XD […]

Two Rockwall ISD principals named and new Director of Safety and Security announced

Two Rockwall ISD principals named and new Director of Safety and Security announced

ROCKWALL, TX (July 18, 2022) Two new Rockwall ISD principals were recently named, and a new Director of Safety and Security has been announced. Haack Named Principal of Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary Kelly Haack comes to Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary with 21 years in education. Most recently, she has served Rockwall ISD as the assistant principal […]

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Why All This Division in our Country?

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Why All This Division in our Country?

ROCKWALL, TX (July 18, 2022) Do you ever wonder why our country is so divided today? When did it really start and why did it happen so fast? What caused it? Here is a superficial look of one person’s opinion. Politically, economically, and just in general, things were going along OK in the second term […]

Meet Bailey, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Bailey, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (July 18, 2022) Meet Bailey! This super sweet girl loves chew toys, and she loves her dog friends! She also seems to be okay with cats. Bailey can be shy but, once comfortable, carries on like other dogs. She would thrive in a home with another confident dog! Bailey is about two years old, housebroken, current on her vaccines, microchipped, and […]

City of Rockwall splash pads, aerial fountains turned off til further notice

City of Rockwall splash pads, aerial fountains turned off til further notice

ROCKWALL, TX (July 18, 2022) Please be aware that starting today, Monday, July 18, 2022 all City of Rockwall splash pads and aerial fountains at the Harbor and Cemetery will be closed and off until further notice. Rockwall Parks and Recreation and the City of Rockwall are taking these actions out of an abundance of […]

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor from Reinhardt Elementary

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor from Reinhardt Elementary

ROCKWALL, TX (July 14, 2022) During today’s lunch program at the newly renovated Rotary Hall, the Rockwall Rotary Club recognized Jace Lathem of Reinhardt Elementary School as a Student of Honor. This award recognizes exemplary academic achievement, leadership, and good citizenship. Jace’s grandmother Linda, sister Jensyn, brother Jett, and parents Jewel and Rey Latham, were […]

Mobile food pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Rockwall July 19

Mobile food pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Rockwall July 19

ROCKWALL, TX (July 14, 2022) Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has a Catholic Charities Dallas mobile community food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.m. The next date for the mobile pantry at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is July 19.  Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food items […]

Two principals named to new Rockwall ISD campuses

Two principals named to new Rockwall ISD campuses

ROCKWALL, TX (July 12, 2022) Rockwall ISD is grateful for our campus principals and leadership teams. Two schools will have proven principals at the helm entering the 2022-2023 school year. Today Mrs. Kelli Crossland, principal of Rochell Elementary, has been named the principal of Hays Elementary. She fills the vacancy left by Mrs. Tammi Schmitt, […]