Patriot PAWS Service Dogs join forces with Carry The Load for 2024 Memorial May Relay March

Patriot PAWS Service Dogs join forces with Carry The Load for 2024 Memorial May Relay March

Rockwall, TX (May 21, 2024) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs joins forces with Carry The Load, once again, as Nonprofit Partner to honor the sacrifices of our nation’s military, Veterans, first responders, and their families.  As an active Nonprofit Partner, Patriot PAWS will be participating in Carry The Load’s 2024 Memorial May National Relay and […]

Meet Maggie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Maggie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (May 21, 2024) – I’m Maggie, and I love watching sunsets and taking long walks in the neighborhood. Once I get to know you, I’ll smile and show my pretty teeth for you when I’m excited. My favorite things are wrestling with my foster brother, playing chase outside, and feeling the wind in […]

Rockwall’s Founder’s Day Festival draws record crowd

Rockwall’s Founder’s Day Festival draws record crowd

ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2024) – The Rockwall community and citizens from surrounding areas came together in a spectacular display of celebration at the annual Founder’s Day Festival held Saturday, May 18th. This year’s festival was especially significant as Rockwall celebrated its 170th anniversary. The event, which has become a beloved tradition in the area, […]

Blue Ribbon News Rockwall County 2024 Summer Camp Spotlight

Blue Ribbon News Rockwall County 2024 Summer Camp Spotlight

ROCKWALL, TX (May 20, 2024) Our Blue Ribbon News 2024 Summer Camp Spotlight features local summer camp programs, Vacation Bible Schools, sports and skills camps, recreational activities and fun, learning opportunities for kids (and adults!) throughout the summer season. We hope this growing compilation helps you and your family find fun and engaging things to […]

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Maya Rodriguez

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Maya Rodriguez

Rockwall, TX (May 20, 2024) – Our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight is Maya Rodriguez. Maya is the daughter of Candie and Julian Rodriguez and a three-year member of the team. She currently serves as a Rockwall Dance Instructor working with the middle school drill teams. As a junior, Maya held the position of Spirit Girl […]

Rockwall resident celebrates 106th birthday

Rockwall resident celebrates 106th birthday

ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2024) Angela Beatrice Thoreson, a beloved resident at Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living in Rockwall, is enjoying a family gathering today in honor of her 106th birthday tomorrow! Angela was born on May 20th, 1918 in Chicago, IL. She moved to Rockwall in 1995 and loves spending time with her family, […]

Rockwall County honors fallen officers

Rockwall County honors fallen officers

ROCKWALL, TX (May 18, 2024) – On Friday, at Rest Haven Funeral Home, the annual recognition of law enforcement personnel who lost their lives in service to their state and communities took place. Chief Kirk Aldridge of the Royse City Police Department welcomed those in attendance and expressed that National Police Week pays special recognition […]

Taylor Swift Tribute Band, RED, to perform at Rockwall’s Concert by the Lake this Thursday

Taylor Swift Tribute Band, RED, to perform at Rockwall’s Concert by the Lake this Thursday

Rockwall, TX (May 20, 2024) – Thursday nights in Rockwall are extra special this summer as the city presents its annual series of Concerts by the Lake. Held at The Harbor between 7 and 9 p.m. each week from May through July, the concerts feature a wide assortment of musical artists. Performing next in the […]

Rockwall ISD Board Trustee Linda Duran recognized for years of service

Rockwall ISD Board Trustee Linda Duran recognized for years of service

ROCKWALL, TX (May 17, 2024) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees recognized Mrs. Linda Mitchell Duran as she retires from the Board after twelve years of service as Trustee of the District. Mrs. Duran served four terms, beginning May 2012 through May 2024. During her service as a Trustee, she was Board President and Vice […]

Cooking with Ease: A Memorable Memorial Day Menu

Cooking with Ease: A Memorable Memorial Day Menu

Rockwall, TX (May 17, 2024) – I’ll never forget the first Memorial Day that our son, Micah, spent at home as active military. At 25, he is now a Captain in the Air Force. He’s finishing his training as an F15 Strike Eagle pilot next month. He graduated from the Air Force Academy in 2020 […]