Foundation Night & Friday Night Lights at Rockwall Heath High School

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 16, 2014) This Friday night, October 17th, is being designated as Foundation Night at the Rockwall Heath High School football game. The Rockwall ISD Education Foundation is unveiling “The Brickyard” to the Heath Hawks fans and supporters. To celebrate the completion of phase I, the first 275 Hawk fans to arrive will […]

Youth group prepares emergency food boxes for Rockwall County seniors

In case of emergency… ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 16, 2014) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints youth group recently prepared 260 emergency food boxes for Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Twice a year, the youth group gets together to assemble cardboard boxes and to pack up all manner of […]

Heath Hawk Orchestra students place in All Region Orchestra Auditions

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 16, 2014) Congratulations goes to the following Heath Hawk High School Orchestra students, who competed and placed in the All Region Orchestra Auditions last weekend. These students competed against students from Mesquite, Garland, and Richardson. These students are now eligible to advance to tape for State Orchestra at the end of October. […]

Community Forum for parents, students Oct 21

Rockwall ISD, Grace Center & Blue Ribbon News partner to keep kids safe from drugs and alcohol ROCKWALL, TX (October 15, 2014) As a minister and a mom, there is nothing more heart-wrenching than sitting in a living room with a young teen addicted to drugs – and his parents, tearfully wondering what they did wrong. […]

Pumpkin Blast workout to benefit Meals on Wheels

ROCKWALL, TX. (October 14, 2014) Britt’s Training Systems will host a special “Pumpkin Blast” event on Saturday, October 25th at 10 am, located at Britt’s Training Systems- 205 County Line,Rockwall,TX. The event is a charity workout benefiting Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Donate a minimum of $5 to participate in a “freaky […]

Springer Elementary announces Principal’s 200 Club winners

ROCKWALL,TX. (October 14, 2014 ) Ouida Springer Elementary school is excited to announce our first ten winners of the Principal’s 200 Club. The Principal’s 200 Club is a positive behavior support system that rewards students for exhibiting their B.E.S.T. behavior. Be Kind!  Exhibit Respect!  Stay Safe!  Take Responsibility! Students who are “caught” exhibiting their B. […]

Rockwall Fire Department’s Open House tradition proves fun for all

ROCKWALL, TX. (October 14, 2014) Saturday, October 4,  the doors of Rockwall Fire Station #2 opened for their 11th Annual Open House. This Rockwall Fire Department tradition was a great success. In-n-Out burgers brought out their huge mobile kitchen and served up over 800 free burger lunches to visitors. The Rockwall Fire Department also served […]

Williams Middle School Orchestra rocks All-Region Orchestra Audition

ROCKWALL,TX. (October 14, 2014) On Saturday, October 11,  the Williams Middle School Orchestra students participated in the Middle School All Region Orchestra Auditions at Richardson High School. Out of hundreds of students that auditioned, Williams Middle School had 18 musicians selected to perform with the organization.  Included in this honor were the following students: (front […]

RISE announces September Athlete of the Month

  ROCKWALL,TX. (October 14, 2015) Rockwall Indoor Sports Expo (R.I.S.E.) is proud to announce its first Athlete of the Month winner, Brooklyn Guest, who plays 9u Volleyball. Brooklyn was nominated by Coach Lisa McGuire, RISE Volleyball Director. In Coach Lisa’s nomination she stated that Brooklyn came to the RISE a year ago with very little volleyball experience. When […]

Rockwall Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Jan Kelley, Realtor

ROCKWALL, TX (October 14, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Jan J. Kelley, Realtor, with Brian Weast Real Estate Group, Keller Williams Realty. Jan knows the importance of community.  Jan volunteers, networks and stay connected to those within the community that make the decisions that affect each of us.  […]