Rockwall ISD seniors awarded scholarships to become future teachers

Rockwall ISD seniors awarded scholarships to become future teachers

ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2025) Three Rockwall ISD seniors have been recognized for their commitment to education with scholarships through the district’s “Grow Your Own” initiative, a partnership between the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy (GBCCA), Rockwall Education Foundation (REF), and ROCK after-school program. Alexis Crispin from Rockwall High School, and Judith Zavala […]

Your summer starts here: Rockwall County’s Blue Ribbon News May/June issue is hot off the press

Your summer starts here: Rockwall County’s Blue Ribbon News May/June issue is hot off the press

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 12 , 2025) —Hello sumer, hello good news! Our latest print edition is fresh off the press and full of local sunshine. The May/June Summer Camp Spotlight issue is headed to mailboxes throughout Rockwall County this week, but you can preview a digital version right now by clicking the cover image […]

Lone Star CASA celebrates volunteer advocates at annual banquet

Lone Star CASA celebrates volunteer advocates at annual banquet

President of the CASA Board of Directors Sandra Ownby, left, and Board Member of the Year Don Prentiss. ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2025) – Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on May 3, 2025, at Divine Peace Church in Rockwall, marking the beginning of National Foster Care Month. The […]

Experience Chandlers Landing Community Garden Tour Saturday, May 17

Experience Chandlers Landing Community Garden Tour Saturday, May 17

ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2025) Everyone is invited to attend the Chandlers Landing Community Garden Tour on Saturday, May 17 from 9-2. Flyers with maps and houses on tour will be available upon entry into the community at the guard gate.  Tell the guard on duty that you are going to the garden tour. There […]

Summer camps are all the rage at J.E.R. Chilton YMCA in Rockwall

Summer camps are all the rage at J.E.R. Chilton YMCA in Rockwall

Rockwall, TX (May 8, 2025) – Summer is an exciting time – kids get a break from school but still need, and want, time with friends and engaging activities. As summer arrives, parents look for the best opportunities to keep kids interested, active, all while learning something in the process. J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall […]

Flip the Script on Aging: Digital fundraiser underway for Rockwall Meals on Wheels

Flip the Script on Aging: Digital fundraiser underway for Rockwall Meals on Wheels

Miles for Smiles ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2025) Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month, a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving older adults. The 2025 theme, Flip the Script on Aging, focuses on transforming how society perceives, talks about, […]

Rockwall Art League to host free demo with Amber Goodwin, acrylic flow expert

Rockwall Art League to host free demo with Amber Goodwin, acrylic flow expert

ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2025) The Rockwall Art League welcomes members of the community to join them at The Center from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 24, for their monthly meeting featuring “Cells, Cycles & Systems – Acrylic Flow Art with Intention” by Amber Goodwin. Amber is an expert in creative acrylic flow. She […]

Hats off to Helping Hand’s successful derby party

Hats off to Helping Hand’s successful derby party

‘Run for the Roses’ event, Bourbon Raffle races into Winner’s Circle WATCH THE VIDEO HERE. ROCKWALL, TX — May 7, 2025 — And they’re off! The mint juleps were flowing, the roses were blooming, and the fascinators were flying high at the Rockwall County Helping Hands  “Run for the Roses” Kentucky Derby Party and Bourbon […]

Sweet, tart, and smart: Rockwall’s Lemonade Day brews big wins

Sweet, tart, and smart: Rockwall’s Lemonade Day brews big wins

ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2025) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce‘s third annual Lemonade Day was a resounding success, and we couldn’t be more proud of the incredible young entrepreneurs who participated in this year’s Junior Market. From the moment the stands opened, it was clear that these kids had poured their hearts, creativity, and […]