Magness provides history of Rockwall roads in Historical Foundation lecture series

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2017) Did you know that from the 1800s into the 1900s, Rockwall County had very little road construction equipment and that repairs to roads fell on the shoulders of the landowners and citizens? The Rockwall County Historical Foundation welcomed County Commissioner David Magness for its Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series on Friday, […]

Rockwall-Heath Black Hawk Robotics wins Rock City Regional, Chairman’s Award

Rockwall-Heath Black Hawk Robotics wins Rock City Regional, Chairman’s Award

(HEATH, TX — March 27, 2017) For the sixth year in a row, The Black Hawk Robotics team qualified for the First Robotics Competition world championship. The Rockwall-Heath High School robotics team won the Rock City Regional and the Chairman’s Award in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Saturday, March 11. FIRST is a global organization created […]

Ebby Halliday: Celebrating nearly two decades of service with 2nd Rockwall location

Ebby Halliday: Celebrating nearly two decades of service with 2nd Rockwall location

Ebby’s Rockwall Office Honors Associates, Thanks Community (ROCKWALL, TX – May 27, 2017) The Ebby Halliday Rockwall/Heath/Lake Ray Hubbard Office hosted its Annual Awards Breakfast on February 28 at the Hilton. It was a time to celebrate the successes of our Associates and the outstanding service provided to our clients, as well as the many […]

Crawfish Fest returns to Rockwall Harbor April 23

Crawfish Fest returns to Rockwall Harbor April 23

TICKETS: http://bit.ly/2lXNjd5 (Rockwall, TX – March 14, 2017) Mudbug season is in full swing and that can only mean one thing – time for the All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest at the Rockwall Harbor, benefiting J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp for children with special needs. The annual fundraising event, presented by Dodie’s Cajun Diner, sells out each […]

City officials deliver meals to homebound elderly during Community Champions Week

City officials deliver meals to homebound elderly during Community Champions Week

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 24, 2017) City officials from the communities of Rockwall, Heath, Royse City and Fate delivered hot meals to the homebound elderly in the county on Tuesday, March 21, as part of the Meals on Wheels March for Meals Community Champions Week. Among the community “champions” packing and delivering meals on Tuesday […]

Rediscovering a favorite pastime

Rediscovering a favorite pastime

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 24, 2017) It’s March and sports fans everywhere know what that means: March Madness!!! Well, maybe that’s what it means for many who love college basketball. Me? I’ve caught hockey fever. There’s less than 10 games left in the NHL regular season, and the playoff race is getting very tight. It’ll […]

Carry the Load founder gives rousing speech at Annual First Responders Luncheon

Carry the Load founder gives rousing speech at Annual First Responders Luncheon

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 23, 2017) The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomed Carry the Load Founder Clint Bruce as keynote speaker for its Annual First Responders Luncheon on Wednesday, presented by Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Lake Pointe and Southwest Kia Rockwall. Bruce delivered a powerful message on what defines a hero to […]

Meet Bruno, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 21, 2017) Here’s Bruno! He is a cute little 2-year-old, 7 pound Chihuahua mix. He is neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. The adoption fee for Bruno is $150. Email Rockwall Pets at to learn more or to meet Bruno today! Submitted by Sarah Grubbs. [ Our Blue Ribbon News Pet of […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall celebrates Nurses’ Day

Rockwall hospital has 44 Certified Nurses on staff (ROCKWALL, TX – March 21, 2017) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall took time out on Monday to celebrate Certified Nurses’ Day showing recognition and appreciation to the more than 40 certified nurses who work at the hospital. “I am so proud to be part of a team […]