(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 1, 2019) Beginning Tuesday, October 1, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees’ Naming Facilities Committee will accept nominations for the naming of Elementary School 15 located at 2911 Greenway Drive, Rockwall, Texas 75032. The new school is scheduled to open in August 2020. The nomination form is available on the district website […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 1, 2019) With Cracker Barrel expected to open in Rockwall in early December, the Corporate Communications Office informed Blue Ribbon News today that employment applications are now being accepted. They plan to hire 175 full and part-time employees – including all skill positions on both the restaurant and retail side – […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 1, 2019) An epic night of fundraising, dinner and dancing awaits North Texas firefighters and their families during the sold out 6th Annual Firefighters Ball on Oct. 12 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. Hosted by local nonprofit The Colbert Project, the black tie event will bring together local fire communities for cocktails, […]
(HEATH, TX — October 1, 2019) It was years in the making, and a celebration to remember. Tom Thumb officially opened in Heath last week to the reception of the Rockwall-Heath High School Mighty Hawk Band and drill team, city officals, Rowdy the Dallas Cowboys mascot, city officials, and lots of eager shoppers. The […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 1, 2019) In 2017, Team 1296 Full Metal Jackets traveled to Washington D.C. to attend the National Advocacy Conference. While in the nation’s capital, the team had the opportunity to meet with Representative John Ratcliffe. During the meeting, he expressed concern about a projected shortage of 1 million STEM (Science, Technology, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 30, 2019) Rest Haven Funeral Homes has graciously invested back into North Texas communities in order to promote the saving of lives. “We recognized a very unique opportunity to assist our local first responders through an ingenious marketing initiative. The Vital ICE app could help save valuable minutes when responders arrive on […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 30, 2019) I’m Aida, a fun loving girl who is looking for my new forever family. I love all the hoomans I’ve met and most puppers, too. I’ve got LOTS of energy but know how to cuddle on the couch. I’ve had all my shots, microchipped and I’ve already been spayed! For […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (July 29, 2019) Here’s a digital look at our October 2019 print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, and various […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 30, 2019) Tyra Winters is not your ordinary high school cheerleader. Not only can she tumble down the field while leading a crowd, she is a hero! During the Rockwall High School homecoming parade, Tyra’s courage and leadership skills would be put to the test. While she was in the parade, she […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 28, 2019) Rockwall Farmers Market closed for the season today, but not before Friends of Downtown Rockwall presented a $5,000 check to Food for Kids, a service project started several years ago by Rockwall Kiwanis. Today the club provides 600+ food bags every month for children in Rockwall ISD’s free and […]