Rockwall ISD holds groundbreaking for Elementary School 14

Rockwall ISD holds groundbreaking for Elementary School 14

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 15, 2016) Rockwall ISD held a groundbreaking ceremony for Elementary School 14 on Wednesday, November 9.  The new school is scheduled to open in August 2017. “It is with great pride that we celebrate today’s groundbreaking ceremony for our school district and community but most importantly for the children who will soon […]

Jones Elementary custodian named Employee of the Year

Jones Elementary custodian named Employee of the Year

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 15, 2016) Gloria Mendez, a custodian at Dorris Jones Elementary was selected as SSC’s Employee of the Year! In order to be chosen, a custodian must first be selected as employee of the month.  These employees are picked based on customer service, attendance, and a number of other characteristics.  When speaking […]

Local music artist Erin Kinsey performs at Night of Superstars

Local music artist Erin Kinsey performs at Night of Superstars

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 15, 2016) Local country music artist Erin Kinsey performed at this year’s Night of Superstars Charity Event on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Omni Hotel in Dallas (555 S Lamar St). At just 15 years of age, Erin has already been making quite a splash in Dallas and Nashville with regular performances at the […]

Rockwall-Heath theatre students ‘Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat’

Rockwall-Heath theatre students ‘Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat’

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 15, 2016) The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) and its student honorary organization, the International Thespian Society, are pleased to announce the participation of Rockwall-Heath High School’s Thespian troupe #7119 in Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat. Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat (TOTS EATS) is a national community service […]

Meet Grimm, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Grimm, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 14, 2016) Grimm is looking for a storybook ending. He is a 6 to 7-month-old puppy who is recovering from non-contagious Demodex mange. In another week or two, this boy will be a fluffy teddy bear! Are you a damsel in distress? He would love to be your knight in shining […]

Shannon Elementary’s mock presidential election matches nation’s results

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 13, 2016) Students at Shannon Elementary School were able to participate in their own Presidential election last week.  Fifth graders made posters to get out and VOTE! All students were given Voter’s Registration Cards and their teachers explained the election process.  Then on Tuesday, November 8th, when the rest of the […]

Rockwall Lacrosse players sign National Letters of Intent

Rockwall Lacrosse players sign National Letters of Intent

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 9, 2016) Three Rockwall-Heath High School seniors signed National Letters of Intent today to continue their lacrosse careers at the collegiate level. Rockwall Lacrosse players Brody Lowry, Carson Newman and J. C. Hohenshelt were joined by teammates, coaches, and family during the signing day event held on the 7th floor of […]

Blue Ribbon News early holiday print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News early holiday print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (Nov 9, 2016) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which is being delivered to more than 19,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath this week.  To submit your good news and events, email . CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW: Our 24-page, full color, hyper-local print edition is published 8x/year (about […]

Real estate investor announces plans to build homes in Rockwall and surrounding areas

Real Estate Investor Bruce McNeilage forms Lone Star Quality Homes, LLC Will build 100 to 150 homes in Eastern Metroplex of Dallas Initial build of 39 homes to launch in January (TERRELL, TX – Nov. 9, 2016) Real Estate investor Bruce W. McNeilage announced he is forming Lone Star Homes, LLC, and will begin building 39 […]