Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 14, 2016) All types of animals are invited as First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall, 602 White Hills Drive, hosts a Blessing of the Animals on its front lawn, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2. In past years, Pastor Cheryl Taylor has blessed dogs, cats, chickens and even lizards.  Horse owners […]

Rockwall-Heath Hawks Senior Varsity Cheerleader of the Week: Shelby Graham

Rockwall-Heath Hawks Senior Varsity Cheerleader of the Week: Shelby Graham

(HEATH, TX — Sept. 13, 2016) Rockwall-Heath High School celebrates the return of high school football this fall by selecting seniors from its varsity cheerleading squad to spotlight each week throughout the football season. In the spotlight for Week 1 is Shelby Graham. Shelby is the daughter of Todd and Shanna Graham, sister of Travis […]

Area residents create foundation to ‘Back the Blue’ in City of Rockwall

New Silent Partners group provides opportunity to anonymously support Rockwall Police (ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 12, 2016) Philanthropic residents in Rockwall have created a way for people to extend financial support for the Rockwall Police Department. Money donated to the Silent Partners organization helps ensure police in Rockwall have everything they need to do their […]

’13 Hours’ ‘Tig’ Tiegen to speak about Benghazi during special event at Rockwall High

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 7, 2016) Special guest John “Tig” Tiegen, member of the Annex Security Team that fought the Battle of Benghazi, will be the special guest Monday, Sept. 19 at Rockwall High School, 901 W. Yellow Jacket Lane, speaking on 13 Hours, The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi. Doors open at 6:15 […]

Rockwall’s Trend Tower reaches 100 percent capacity

Second tower is in planning stage (ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 8, 2016) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation is proud to announce that on August 11, 2016 the final phase of construction was completed on the last available space in the Trend Tower. This means that Rockwall’s premiere office tower is 100 percent filled with outstanding […]

Donna Ross Memorial Regatta on Lake Ray Hubbard this weekend to raise awareness about mental health

Donna Ross Memorial Regatta on Lake Ray Hubbard this weekend to raise awareness about mental health

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 8, 2016) Mental Illness is prevalent and affects many families – approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S.—43.8 million, or 18.5%—experiences some type of mental illness in a given year.  Serious mental illness costs America $193 billion in lost earnings per year. To help raise awareness and funding to improve […]

Rockwall County Republican Women to welcome guest speaker Edward Retta

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 6, 2016) Rockwall County Republican Women will welcome guest speaker Edward Retta at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 at Harry Myers Community Center. Edward Retta combines a lifetime of international experience, a bi-cultural childhood and a professional education to help people from different cultures achieve their goals and work together effectively.  […]

Meet Jerzy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 6, 2016) Meet Jerzy! He is a one-and-a-half-year-old, 79 pound beautiful brindle boy! He is good with kids and other dogs. He has been neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated and is heartworm negative. As part of the “Take Home Your MVP” September promotion, we’re participating in with Best Friends No More Homeless […]