Parade of Lights May 13 to honor Rockwall, Rowlett and Garland first responders

Parade of Lights May 13 to honor Rockwall, Rowlett and Garland first responders

(ROWLETT, TX – May 11, 2020) With social distancing and masks, you are invited to experience the First Responder Parade of Lights set for 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 at the main campus of Baylor, Scott & White -Lake Pointe. Participating first responders include Rowlett Fire/EMS, Rowlett Police, Rockwall Fire/EMS, Rockwall Police, Garland Police/SWAT and […]

Blue Ribbon News Senior Spotlight: Ryan Halpin, Rockwall-Heath High School

Blue Ribbon News Senior Spotlight: Ryan Halpin, Rockwall-Heath High School

  (HEATH, TX — May 11, 2020) Ryan Halpin has attended Amy Parks Elementary, Cain Middle School and Rockwall-Heath High School. He was active in Orchestra and Cyber Patriots. He will be attending Texas Tech in the fall, majoring in Computer Science/Cyber Security. Ryan is the youngest of three graduates from RHHS. The family is […]

Blue Ribbon News Senior Spotlight: Savannah Russell, Royse City High School

Blue Ribbon News Senior Spotlight: Savannah Russell, Royse City High School

(ROYSE CITY, TX — May 11, 2020) Savannah Russell is a senior at Royse City High School where she is involved in band, FFA, golf and occasionally participates in theatre. Savannah shows amazing leadership skills as a band section leader and FFA Vice President. Savannah plans to graduate high school with her Associates Degree through […]

Open letter to citizens of Fate from Mayor Pro Tem David Billings

Open letter to citizens of Fate from Mayor Pro Tem David Billings

(FATE, TX — May 11, 2020) We have been through a lot together in the past few weeks.  I think we can all agree we have endured unprecedented times, but, thankfully we can now start to look at the brighter days ahead. We are well positioned to execute our commercial development strategy.  While we celebrate […]

Rep. Ratcliffe’s former District Chief of Staff, Jason Ross, launches campaign for Texas’ 4th Congressional District

Rep. Ratcliffe’s former District Chief of Staff, Jason Ross, launches campaign for Texas’ 4th Congressional District

May 10, 2020 – As Representative John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) goes through DNI (Director of National Intelligence) confirmation process, his former District Chief of Staff, Jason Ross, has launched a campaign for Texas’ 4th Congressional District.  According to Jason Ross For Congress website, the 4th District of Texas first became Jason’s home in the 1980’s when his […]

Rockwall ISD announces graduation ceremony plans at new Globe Life Field

Rockwall ISD announces graduation ceremony plans at new Globe Life Field

(ROCKWALL ISD – May 9, 2020) Rockwall ISD Class of 2020, you are important!  It’s time to honor and celebrate you with a graduation ceremony that matches your caliber of excellence! Thank you for your patience during this time of change. On Tuesday, May 4, 2020, Texas Education Agency announced graduation ceremony guidance for Texas school […]

Community welcomes back beloved Rockwall barbershop

Community welcomes back beloved Rockwall barbershop

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2020) Randy Monk is a friend of mine and been our family barber for several years. I manage his Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/randysbarbershoprockwall/ as a token of appreciation. Tuesday through Saturday for the past three years, Randy Monk opens Randy’s Barber Shop bright and early, often to an eager patron or […]

YMCA launches Fly the Coop Virtual Fun Run/Bike/Walk for those impacted by COVID-19

YMCA launches Fly the Coop Virtual Fun Run/Bike/Walk for those impacted by COVID-19

Participate in this family-friendly activity May 16 – May 17, 2020 Dallas, Texas – Friday, May 8, 2020 – The YMCA’s across the Dallas Metroplex are launching a free virtual fun run, walk, or bike ride in order to promote fun family-friendly activities outside the house during the COVID-19 public health crisis. “Fly The Coop […]

‘Cheers for CASA’ event to help raise money for local abused and neglected children

‘Cheers for CASA’ event to help raise money for local abused and neglected children

  (ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2020) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children), an organization dedicated to the serving abused and neglected children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties, is the benefactor of Cheers for CASA, an event conceived by Crystal Hollis, a member of Rockwall’s local community, and Jennifer Ashmore, Board President […]