The Rockwall High School counseling department was recently honored for being one of a group of only 100 schools from across the state to win the CREST Award for Counseling Excellence for 2019-2020. In 2005, Texas School Counselor Association began a program called CREST to recognize schools with outstanding counseling programs. Schools receiving CREST awards have demonstrated a commitment using the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) The Rockwall County Spelling Bee was recently held at the Rockwall ISD Administration Building where Owen Koziol, an Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School student, won top honors. Grant Jordan, a Cain Middle School student, is the alternate. Winner: Owen Koziol APHE Alternate: Grant Jordan CMS All participants: Rochell ES Rashad Pennington (5th) Amy Parks-Heath […]
The official Rockwall County Republican Party Candidate Forum was held Tuesday, Feb. 11 in Liberty Hall at the Rockwall County Courthouse. The Blue Ribbon News #RockwallLIVE team was on site broadcasting live for those who could not make it in person. WATCH >> Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) This Friday, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation will welcome Tom Kula, who has served as Executive Director of the North Texas Municipal Water District for more than five years, for a presentation entitled, “Water,” as part of its Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series. The program, which is free and open to the public, will […]
The Inspector General for the Social Security Administration, Gail S. Ennis, is designating Thursday, March 5, 2020 as National “Slam the Scam” Day, to raise public awareness of government imposter telephone scams across the United States. These pervasive scams—in which callers pretend to be government employees to mislead victims into providing personal information or making […]
The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club is dedicated to the community of Rockwall and to promoting American patriotism. Through its Stars & Stripes program, the club provides United States flags at residences and businesses for seven holidays each year: President’s Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Patriots Day (Sept 11), and Veteran’s Day. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) The Rockwall Parks & Recreation Department requests your input as they submit their next Parks Master Plan. Attend one of the following public input sessions to have your voice heard: Blue Ribbon News staff report. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share your good […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX) The Heath Lady Hawks Varsity Soccer Team followed up on their second home game of the season with another win, Heath vs. Rockwall on Feb. 4. Heath’s strong offense led by senior Kaylee Swaner led to 4 goals. Kaylee Swaner scored a hattrick and was suitably recognized as Player of the Game. Sophomore Haylee […]
Meet Annette! She’s a super-cute, nosey, active, smart, and curious pup. You can pet her, but she’s not much of a snuggler- too much to explore! Annette is current on her vaccinations, microchipped, and spayed. Her adoption donation is $225 +tax. For more info, or to arrange a meeting, please contact info@rockwallpets.com. Submitted by Michelle Jones. Our […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX) Mark your calendars for Sunday, Sept. 20 for the 5th Annual Bikes for Tykes Teddy Bear Ride benefiting the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County, hosted by CAC and America’s Guardians Motorcycle Club. Last year, America’s Guardians presented a $31,122 check to the CAC from the 2019 event that drew 225 motorcycles. […]