The Color Purple – What Does it Mean?

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 20, 2018) The color purple has historically been associated with nobility, but for property owners it takes on a different meaning.  Purple paint on fences, trees, or posts indicate NO TRESPASSING. The state of Texas provides detailed information on no trespassing laws in it Penal Code: Title 7 Chapter 30.  A criminal […]

Rockwall County Commissioners Court Commemorates 17th Anniversary of 9/11

Rockwall County Commissioners Court Commemorates 17th Anniversary of 9/11

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 18, 2018) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court and the American Legion Terry Fisher Post 117 in Rockwall recognized the 17th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The court welcomed veterans of Rockwall County to pack the Historic Courthouse on Tuesday, Sept. 11 to honor the victims of the […]

Area Students Selected for Youth Leadership Organization

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 14, 2018) Six new members have been selected for the City of Rockwall’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) for the new school year. In addition, six members will return to the leadership organization. Every year, the Rockwall City Council sponsors YAC, which helps teach high school-aged students about local government, while providing them […]

Meet Raymie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 18, 2018) Meet the lovely Raymie! She doesn’t like to talk about her previous life too much—let’s just say she is learning to love an indoor life of comfort on the couch! She is about seven years old and loves people, especially kids! She’s good with other dogs too. As a “senior,” […]

Rockwall Red Raiders to Host 14th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament Oct. 15

Rockwall Red Raiders to Host 14th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament Oct. 15

(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 18, 2018) Wreck’m Tech! The Rockwall Area Red Raiders invites all to its 14th Annual Tommy Hooper Texas Tech Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, October 15, at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. Golfers can get in some practice swings on the range and also enjoy lunch beginning at 12 p.m. Shotgun start for […]

Texas Tech Scholarships Awarded to Rockwall ISD Students

Texas Tech Scholarships Awarded to Rockwall ISD Students

(ROCKWALL, TX  — September 18, 2018) The Rockwall Texas Tech Alumni Association has presented the 2018 Tommy Hooper Memorial Scholarships to the following students: Rockwall High School: Gabriel Colmenares-$4000 Emily Baumann-$2000 Sarah Clifton-$1000 Lauren Elam-$1000 Gillian Weaver-$1000 Rockwall Heath High School: Natalie Boudewijn-$4000 Emma Grabenhorst-$2000 Tony Maglisceau-$1000 Rebecca Joseph-$1000 The Rockwall Texas Tech Alumni Association […]

Nov. 11 Historic Event to Recognize 100-Year Anniversary of World War I Armistice Day

Nov. 11 Historic Event to Recognize 100-Year Anniversary of World War I Armistice Day

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 18, 2018) World War I ended on November 11, 1918 at 11:00 AM with the signing of Armistice in a rail car outside of Paris, France. The Veterans Memorial in Rockwall, Texas next to the Courthouse at 1111 East Yellowjacket Lane will be the site of a special recognition of this […]