Final call for Rockwall County residents: TexasSpeaks seeks your input

ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2021) FINAL CALL:  TexasSpeaks is being conducted in Rockwall County and across the State of Texas to allow the citizens of Texas to provide their input on the assets and issues in their communities. The local branch of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has a rich history of providing educational programs […]

Blue Ribbon News 2021 Summer Camp Spotlight, Rockwall County and beyond

Blue Ribbon News 2021 Summer Camp Spotlight, Rockwall County and beyond

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX — Our Blue Ribbon News 2021 Summer Camp Spotlight features local summer camp programs, Vacation Bible Schools, sports and skills camps, recreational activities and fun, learning opportunities for kids (and adults!) throughout the summer season. We hope this growing compilation helps you and your family find safe, fun and healthy things to […]

Students participate in mock trial at historic Rockwall courthouse

Students participate in mock trial at historic Rockwall courthouse

ROCKWALL, TX (May 3, 2021) On April 29th, thirteen 8th grade students from the local homeschool organization, Classical Conversations®, competed in a Mock Trial at the historic Rockwall Courthouse under the guidance of Directors Mindy Hilferty and Shawna Sullivan. The Honorable Judge Brian Williams, Presiding Judge for the Rockwall County Court at Law, presided over […]

Rockwall unites to preserve historic African-American cemetery

Rockwall unites to preserve historic African-American cemetery

ROCKWALL, TX (May 3, 2021) The newly formed Glen Hill Cemetery Preservation Society, city officials, and family cemetery owners have come together to preserve and restore Glen Hill Cemetery, a historic African-American cemetery in Rockwall. This 1.27-acre cemetery near the present-day Harbor development is the only remaining vestige of what was once a thriving African-American section […]

Rockwall County to host final FIRST DOSE mass vaccination event May 14

Rockwall County to host final FIRST DOSE mass vaccination event May 14

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 3, 2021) The Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management has announced that Friday, May 14 will be Rockwall County’s final FIRST DOSE mass vaccination event.  If you have been waiting, wait no longer! Get your COVID-19 vaccine appointment here: https://tinyurl.com/LastMassVax Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall […]

Primrose School of Rockwall hosts Planting with Grandparents event

Primrose School of Rockwall hosts Planting with Grandparents event

ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2021 — Last week, students at Primrose School of Rockwall spent a lovely afternoon full of planting and fun with their grandparents. Each year, the Primrose School of Rockwall welcomes grandparents to an annual planting event where students and grandparents team up to pot a plant of their choosing. Each […]

Full Metal Jackets Team 1296 member Eva Kay Stewart advances in FIRST Robotics Dean’s List

Full Metal Jackets Team 1296 member Eva Kay Stewart advances in FIRST Robotics Dean’s List

ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2021 — Eva Kay Stewart, a member of FIRST Robotics Competition Team 1296 – Full Metal Jackets and student of Rockwall High, advances in FIRST Dean’s List. Eva Kay was nominated for this prestigious award by her mentors as someone who demonstrates leadership and a commitment to FIRST. Eva Kay […]

America’s Guardians Motorcycle Club honored for community service, sets date for Rockwall County Bikes for Tykes

America’s Guardians Motorcycle Club honored for community service, sets date for Rockwall County Bikes for Tykes

ROCKWALL, TX (May 3, 2021) America’s Guardians MC, Texas 28A – a local motorcycle club comprising law enforcement, public safety personnel and military veterans – was honored April 30th at the inaugural OCHO Awards and Bike Night at Hella Shrine Temple in Garland, hosted by the 99% Radio Network. Maddog Meek, America’s Guardians president and […]

Blue Ribbon News May 2021 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News May 2021 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2021 — Below is a digital look at our May 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 […]