Rockwall County Alliance for the Arts to host reception for new director

(ROCKWALL COUNTY-April 21, 2013) Community members are invited to join the Rockwall County Alliance for the Arts Board of Directors as they welcome Lisa E. Campbell, the RCAA’s newly hired Executive Director. The “Spring Into the Arts” Reception is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at Art’s a Blast!, 2845 Ridge Rd, #D209 in Rockwall. Entertainment […]

Tour of Gardens celebrates 10 years with favorite stops

Tour of Gardens celebrates 10 years with favorite stops

Tickets are on sale now! (ROCKWALL-April 19, 2013) The 10th Annual Tour of Gardens, the premier educational event of the Rockwall County Master Gardener Association, is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18. In celebration of its 10th anniversary, this year’s Tour of Gardens will include visits to favorite gardens from past […]

Blue Ribbon News fans win free ‘Sail with Scott’ cruise on Lake Ray Hubbard

Blue Ribbon News fans win free ‘Sail with Scott’ cruise on Lake Ray Hubbard

DRAWING EVERY FRIDAY Congrats to our Week 5 Winner: Victoria Gallenberg Warner of Rowlett! Congrats to our Week 4 Winners  (YES, WE HAVE TWO WINNERS THIS WEEK!) Sherry Eveland Talent of Rowlett (from our Facebook LIKE contest)  AND Rhody Lynn Kennedy of Rockwall (from our Taste of Rockwall & Business Expo drawing!) Congrats to our Week […]

‘Critical Thinking’ is critical for STAAR testing

Texas is transitioning from the TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) to STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness), and the process is causing everyone a little bit of heartburn. The kids are faced with a new battery of tests that are not only timed, but more challenging due to the increased emphasis […]

Walmart in Rowlett celebrates grand re-opening

(ROWLETT-April 15, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce helped the Wal-Mart store in Rowlett celebrate their Grand Re-Opening with a ribbon cutting Friday, April 12.  Cutting the ribbon in the center left to right is Market Manager Mike Hart and Store Manager LaGrante Birth. Walmart is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of […]

Tri County Choral Society to host spring concert April 27

(April 15, 2013) The Tri County Choral Society will host its spring concert, “Rockin’ Good Times,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the Royse City High School Auditorium. The Tri County Choral Society is a community choir made of up members from Rockwall, Collin and Hunt Counties. Their goal is to help promote the […]

Rockwall Summer Musicals seeks 83 actors for 2013 auditions

1776 auditions, April 20-21 King & I auditions, June 8-9 (ROCKWALL-April 13, 2103) It’s audition season for Rockwall Summer Musicals. The fast-growing local theater group is looking for a few good men…women and children. Organizers are not only seeking an array of 83 actors and actresses but performers who can sing and dance throughout one […]

‘Communities Matter’ at Rowlett Public Library

Celebrate National Library Week April 14-20 (ROWLETT-April 13, 2013) This week, the Rowlett Public Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating National Library Week, a time to highlight the value of libraries, librarians and library workers. Libraries today are more than repositories for books and other resources. Often the heart of […]