Blue Ribbon News June 2019 Print Edition Hits Mailboxes Throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News June 2019 Print Edition Hits Mailboxes Throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (May 28, 2019) Here’s a digital look at our June 2019 print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 22,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, and various […]

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office, Police Departments Partner with OffenderWatch Sex Offender Registry Network

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office, Police Departments Partner with OffenderWatch Sex Offender Registry Network

(ROCKWALL, TX  — May 14, 2019) Six law enforcement agencies in Rockwall County have all joined a sex offender registry network called OffenderWatch, the nation’s leading sex offender registry management and community notification technology solution. With more than 900,000 registered sex offenders in the United States, and about 155 registered sex offenders living in Rockwall […]

Parachute Demonstration to Recognize 75th Anniversary of D-Day on Founders Day

Parachute Demonstration to Recognize 75th Anniversary of D-Day on Founders Day

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 3, 2019) On Rockwall Founders Day, the Terry Fisher American Legion Post continues to celebrate its 100th Anniversary and will commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day with several activities on Saturday May 18, 2019.  These include a D-Day exhibit and a child friendly obstacle course. The highlight of the day will be a […]

Larry Parks of Rockwall Receives 50-Year Banker Award

Larry Parks of Rockwall Receives 50-Year Banker Award

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2019) The Texas Bankers Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Texas Bankers Association, honored Larry Parks and Larry Kilgore from American National Bank of Texas with the 50-Year Banker Award during TBA’s 135th Annual Convention on May 3 in Austin. This prestigious award honors bankers with a half century or […]

Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney Kenda Culpepper Awarded SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal

Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney Kenda Culpepper Awarded SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2019) During the regular meeting of the Commissioners Court on Tuesday, May 7, the East Fork-Trinity Chapter of the National Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) awarded Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney Kenda Culpepper their Law Enforcement Commendation Medal. The medal recognizes the exceptional service or accomplishment of an individual […]

Rowlett Chamber Honors Hometown Heroes at Awards Banquet

Rowlett Chamber Honors Hometown Heroes at Awards Banquet

(ROWLETT, TX — May 6, 2019) The Hometown Heroes Awards Banquet hosted by the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce Friday, May 3, 2019 was a huge success. Nearly 200 people came together to celebrate the extraordinary in Rowlett. Guests included representation from local, state and federal government, school district leadership and medical professionals and many others! […]

J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall to Host International Soccer Camps June-August

J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall to Host International Soccer Camps June-August

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 6, 2019) J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall (1210 N. Goliad St.) will host a brand new, fully-integrated soccer camp offered by Challenger Sports from June 24th-28th and July 29th-August 2nd. The all new Challenger International Soccer Camp will offer programs for each age and ability level. The camp combines the most […]

Rep. Ratcliffe Attends Lake Fannin Celebration with Local Leaders

Rep. Ratcliffe Attends Lake Fannin Celebration with Local Leaders

Commends President Trump’s signing of Lake Fannin conveyance bill (ROCKWALL, TX  – May 3, 2019) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) attended a celebration on April 27th to commend President Trump’s signing of his bill to restore the local control of 2,025 acres of Fannin County land. He was joined at The Lodge at Lake Fannin by […]