City of Heath spraying for mosquitoes this weekend

HEATH, TX. (August 21, 2014) A mosquito sample taken in The Moraine neighborhood on August 19 tested positive for the West Nile Virus. As a result, ground-based spraying for mosquitoes will occur in the area shown on the map below on Friday, August 22 and Sunday, August 24 after 9 p.m., weather permitting. The City […]

Rockwall Rotary has ‘good things on the horizon’

ROCKWALL, TX (August 3, 2014) With the recent induction of Dr. Bart Miller as president, there are big things ahead for the Rockwall Rotary Club. This includes the 29th annual Hot Rocks Bike Race coming up Saturday, August 9 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium. Miller said the event features kid-friendly short routes and more challenging trails for […]

Rock Ridge couple renews wedding vows after 71 years

Rock Ridge couple renews wedding vows after 71 years

ROCKWALL, TX (August 3, 2014) After 71 years of marriage, Nicholas and Margaret Enzone renewed their wedding vows Friday, August 1 in front of a crowd of friends and family at Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care. County Clerk Shelli Miller obtained an official marriage license and presented it to the couple to treasure […]

Pre-marital education class Saturday open to all couples

Class participants eligible for free marriage license ROCKWALL, TX (August 20, 2014)  This Saturday, August 23, couples are invited to participate in a “Twogether in Texas” pre-marital education class hosted by Erin Kincaid. The program will run from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Nineteen at Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club. A second class will […]

Rockwall-based ministry addresses human trafficking in North Texas

Rockwall-based ministry addresses human trafficking in North Texas

ROCKWALL, TX (August 20, 2014) The sex traffic industry might seem a distant scourge, like something happening only in troubled third-world regions. It’s hard to fathom that modern-day slavery could exist in America, much less Texas. But one area woman knows it does. Rebecca Jowers reaches out to women like Rachel, who ran away from […]

Rockwall Animal Shelter adoption event at Rockwall Gold and Silver

ROCKWALL,TX. (August 20, 2014) Stop by and help the animals find a new home this Saturday, August 23 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Rockwall Gold & Silver. The Rockwall Animal Shelter trailer will be there loaded up with the animals. There will be door prizes,food, and drinks. Pizza Cucina will also be there offering pizza tastings. […]

Woodcreek Labor Day Celebration Aug 30

FATE, TX. (August 20, 2014) Southstar is joining with the Woodcreek HOA and the City of Fate for a Labor Day Celebration at Smith Family Park in the Woodcreek community. The Labor Day Celebration will consist of carnival booths, music, BBQ, firework display, bounce houses, and more! The event will take place on Saturday, August […]

Donate a fan, get a massage, help a senior

ROCKWALL, TX. (August 20, 2014) Throughout August, Jeanna’ Mead with Rockwall Body and Soul Massage is offering one hour massages for $25 when you donate a fan to help a local senior beat the heat. To date, Jeanna’ reports that her clients have donated 19 fans! All fan donations help the Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County […]

Blue Ribbon News accepts ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (VIDEO)

Blue Ribbon News accepts ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (VIDEO)

ROCKWALL, TX (August 19, 2014) A challenge by Dan Keils, General Manager at Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor, resulted in Richard Redig of Blue Ribbon News dumping a bucket full of ice over his head not once – but THREE times this afternoon. (Let’s just say that Richard is usually the one behind the […]