Lone Star CASA celebrates Rockwall County Adoption Day

Lone Star CASA celebrates Rockwall County Adoption Day

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 22, 2021) – November is National Adoption Month, and Lone Star CASA is celebrating and supporting the many families in our community who have welcomed a child into their home through adoption on Nov. 10 at the Rockwall County Courthouse. “As advocates for the best interest of children in foster care, we […]

Blue Ribbon News Holiday 2021 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News Holiday 2021 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL, TX – November 22, 2021 — Below is a digital look at our Holiday 2021 print edition. Our print publication delivers to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County. Extra copies are available for pick up (while supplies last) at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall […]

Rockwall resident Graeson Lynskey announces candidacy for House District 33

Rockwall resident Graeson Lynskey announces candidacy for House District 33

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 19, 2021) — Yesterday morning, Graeson Lynskey, a Democrat from Rockwall, announced his candidacy for the newly drawn 33rd House District here in Texas. The district, which includes all of Rockwall county, also includes a small portion of Collin county that was added after redistricting. Lynskey, who is a college student and […]

Rockwall County Constable Randy Parks, Pct. 4, urges drivers to exercise caution this holiday season

Rockwall County Constable Randy Parks, Pct. 4, urges drivers to exercise caution this holiday season

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 17, 2021) The Rockwall County Constable’s Office, Precinct 4, is urging Texas travelers to always celebrate responsibly and to make safe driving habits a priority this heavily traveled Thanksgiving holiday. “As Texans travel to be with friends and family this season, we urge all drivers to use extra caution on roadways and […]

McLendon-Chisholm to host tree lighting, family festivities Dec. 1

McLendon-Chisholm to host tree lighting, family festivities Dec. 1

MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX (Nov. 18, 2021) Tis’ the season for McLendon-Chisholm’s annual Christmas tree lighting and Santa visit! Everyone is welcome to come enjoy watching the kids’ excitement for Santa, sing songs, have hot cocoa and eat a cookie or two from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1 at McLendon-Chisholm City Hall, 1371 W. FM […]

Beware of imposters: Atmos Energy joins Utilities United Against Scams in Utility Scam Awareness Day

Beware of imposters: Atmos Energy joins Utilities United Against Scams in Utility Scam Awareness Day

GARLAND, Texas – Nov. 17, 2021 – Atmos Energy joins Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) this week to support International Fraud Awareness Week and today recognizes the sixth annual Utility Scam Awareness Day, an advocacy and awareness campaign focused on educating customers and exposing the tactics used by scammers. This year’s theme is ‘End the […]

‘Prayer, Praise and Worship’ coming to Rockwall Harbor Dec. 4

‘Prayer, Praise and Worship’ coming to Rockwall Harbor Dec. 4

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 17, 2021) The community is welcome for “Prayer, Praise, and Worship in the City,” coming to The Harbor in Rockwall at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. The PPW ministry hosts worship and prayer nights monthly in and around Rockwall, at varying locations. It is free and open to all. Learn more on […]

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Students of Honor from Garcia Elementary, Hartman Elementary

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Students of Honor from Garcia Elementary, Hartman Elementary

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 16, 2021) The Rockwall Rotary Club recently recognized two Students of Honor, Carter Fields of Rockwall ISD’s new Lupe Garcia Elementary School; and Kynleigh Adams of Grace Hartman Elementary School. Rotary Students of Honor exemplify academic achievement and good citizenship. Principal Steven Pesek was proud to introduce Carter as the very first […]

Rockwall ISD art teacher’s ornament to represent District 33 on Texas Capitol Christmas tree

Rockwall ISD art teacher’s ornament to represent District 33 on Texas Capitol Christmas tree

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Nov. 16, 2021) Each year, members of the Texas House of Representatives are invited to select a constituent to create an ornament as a visual representation of what makes each Texas House District special.  The ornaments are hung on a Texas-grown Christmas Tree that stands in the House Chamber of the Texas Capitol […]

Leadership Rockwall class members participate in ‘eye-opening’ societal simulation

Leadership Rockwall class members participate in ‘eye-opening’ societal simulation

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 16, 2021) The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2022 attended a special program this month here in Rockwall.  The cohort participated in a program called “SIMSOC,” which is a societal simulation that involves being placed in a virtual community of people with a variety of resources and needs.  The purpose is to emulate […]