City of Rockwall hosts successful meeting with area neighborhood associations

The biannual gathering is an effort to increase communication and awareness among residents (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 5, 2016) Turnout was big for a recent meeting between the City of Rockwall and area Homeowner’s Association presidents. Attendees included both City leaders and residents representing 13 of the City’s HOAs. The informational gathering was considered productive, […]

Rockwall Police Chief addresses Open Carry gun law at Chamber breakfast

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 4, 2016)  The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Rockwall Police Chief Kirk Riggs to speak on the new Open Carry gun law during the Chamber’s quarterly partnership breakfast meeting this morning at Saltgrass Steak House in Rockwall. As of January 1, 2016, concealed handgun licenses become carry licenses and with […]

Gardening Tea Party benefiting Meals on Wheels March 18

Gardening Tea Party benefiting Meals on Wheels March 18

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Feb. 4, 2016) The third annual Gardening Tea Luncheon supporting Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 18 at Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club, 2600 Champions Drive in Rockwall. The cost is $40 (which will feed one senior for […]

Superhero on special mission visits Springer Elementary

Superhero on special mission visits Springer Elementary

(ROCKWALL,TX- Feb. 4, 2016) Whether he’s fighting crime and battling the forces of evil as Batman, Superman, Iron Man or a police man, Damon Cole is a full-time super hero. The Fort Worth police officer dedicates his free time and personal savings to visiting young cancer patients across the country, going “virtually ANYWHERE to make a […]

Rockwall ISD rises to top at State Middle School Wrestling Competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 4, 2016) Congratulations for a job well done by Rockwall ISD wrestlers who competed in the State Middle School Wrestling Tournament Jan. 29-30. Results: Williams Middle School James Strohmeyer- State Champion 200Ib Weight Class Zach Flowers- 2nd Place Zach Lilly- 3rd place Kaden Fleming- 4th place Noah Ferguson- 5th place Cody […]

Rockwall ISD, businesses and community ‘Rise Together’ to donate to Rowlett tornado relief efforts

(ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX – Feb. 3, 2016) The Rockwall Independent School District, in collaboration with Rockwall Sports Center and several other businesses and organizations in Rockwall, helped raise nearly $30,000 in just three weeks to aid the City of Rowlett’s tornado relief efforts. Prior to the Rockwall-Rowlett high school basketball game Tuesday night, Rockwall ISD Superintendent […]

Helping Hands honors volunteers, presents awards at annual board meeting

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 27, 2016) Rockwall County Helping Hands honored several of its volunteers, welcomed its new Board members for 2016, and celebrated a successful 2015 during its annual meeting on Monday, Jan. 25 at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. The following individuals were recognized for their outstanding commitment, dedication and service to […]

Rockwall-Heath College Signing Day 2016

Rockwall-Heath College Signing Day 2016

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Feb. 3, 2016) Congrats to the Rockwall-Heath High School Class of 2016 for continuing their education and athletic career at the college level! Football Tyler McCalister- Midwestern State University Cory Wilkerson- Southwestern Oklahoma State University Girls Soccer Jayden Wheeler- Northwestern State University of Louisiana Source: Rockwallisd.com The Blue Ribbon News print edition […]