Rockwall Noon Rotary Inducts New Officers, Honors Rotarian of the Year

Rockwall Noon Rotary Inducts New Officers, Honors Rotarian of the Year

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 28, 2019) The Rockwall Noon Rotary installed its new officers, directors and president for the 2019-2020 Rotary year during its meeting on June 27. Congratulations to the following Rotarians who were inducted into their new roles during the meeting: President – Leslie Buie President Elect – Dana Macalik Immediate Past President […]

Fly a Flag, Support the Scouts

Fly a Flag, Support the Scouts

‘Flags Over Rockwall’ Fundraiser Supports Local Scouts Troop (ROCKWALL, TX — June 26, 2019) This Independence Day, Boy Scouts Troop 83 of Rockwall invites residents to show their patriotic pride and fly a flag through their Flags Over Rockwall fundraising program. Six times a year, the Troop 83 scouts plant large U.S. flags in the […]

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Approve 2019-2020 Compensation Plan

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 25, 2019) Yesterday at a special session, the Board of Trustees approved the final 2019-2020 compensation plan for all employees.  The state’s required minimum salary increase estimate for Rockwall ISD totaled $1.6 million (per Moak, Casey & Associates); however, Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees exceeded the minimum estimate by allocating $3.3 […]

Meet Garbanzo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Garbanzo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 24, 2019) I am Garbanzo! I’m as cute as my name, I know! They say I’m five years old but honestly I feel like I’m a spring chicken 🐔 I’m just lookin’ to see if I can find that perfect home to call my own and share all my oh so adorableness […]

Blue Ribbon News July 2019 Print Edition Hits Mailboxes Throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News July 2019 Print Edition Hits Mailboxes Throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (June 24, 2019) Here’s a digital look at our July 2019 print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 22,000 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 […]

Community Joins Hands Across SH 66 Bridge in Support of Veterans, First Responders

Community Joins Hands Across SH 66 Bridge in Support of Veterans, First Responders

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 24, 2019) On June 22, community members joined hands on the State Highway 66 bridge to raise awareness on suicides committed among our country’s military veterans and first responders. In Oct. 2018, Third Watch LE Motorcycle Club started a Walk Across the Bridge movement to raise awareness and combat suicides among […]

Parking at The Harbor for Concert by the Lake

(ROCKWALL, TX _ June 20, 2019) If parking is a challenge at The Harbor, you can use the FREE parking garage in the TrendHR building. Tonight’s Concert by the Lake features “Escape,” the ultimate Journey Tribute Band. Another large crowd is expected tonight, and there are a few places not available for parking. Most notably, there is no on-grass […]

Local Scholarships Awarded by Masonic Lodge

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 20, 2019) Texas Freemasonry has always been a strong supporter of public education. In fact, many of the state’s earliest schools were built by the Masons. In some instances, a 2‐story building housed the school on the first floor and the Masonic Lodge on the second. East Trinity Lodge has been […]

Rockwall ISD Names Quest Academy Principal

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 18, 2019) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees recently approved the appointment of Christina Bradford as Principal of Quest Academy. Ms. Bradford will assume her new role at Quest Academy with 15 years of experience in public education, including serving as Assistant Principal at Cain Middle School and Rockwall-Heath High School. Prior […]

Buc-ee’s Holds Grand Opening for New Royse City Location

Buc-ee’s Holds Grand Opening for New Royse City Location

(ROYSE CITY, TX — June 17, 2019) After more than two years of planning and construction, the highly-anticipated Buc-ee’s officially opened the doors to its huge travel center in Royse City this morning. Located at 5005 E. Interstate 30 near the Royse City High School, the new Buc-ee’s travel center marks the 36th location for […]