GARLAND ISD (Feb. 14, 2023) – Residents of Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse will have an extra item to consider on the May 6, 2023, ballot. At a special meeting on February 14, the Garland ISD Board of Trustees approved calling for a bond election. If passed, the bond would modernize aging facilities, enhance student safety, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 13, 2023) Meet Margo! This sweet one-and-a-half-year-old girl is good with kids, cats, and dogs. She is high-energy when she plays and would love a home with a yard. Margo is current on her vaccines, microchipped, and spayed. Contact info@rockwallpets.com for more info or to arrange a meeting! Submitted by Shari Thompson. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 12, 2023) A young woman sat at her desk in an office that served university professors. She smiled at the sight of each vase of flowers delivered to her throughout the day—Valentine’s Day. She hadn’t expected this show of appreciation from those she worked for. Even so, she did hope for a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2023)Long time Rockwall ISD Board Trustee Stephanie Adams announced recently she will not seek re-election for Place 7 in the May 6th election. Mrs. Adams, who was first elected in 2011, made the announcement public in mid-January posting on social media. Mrs. Adams has served twelve years as a Trustee. During this time, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2023) – The Rowlett Lions Club has been a generous supporter of local and state charities since its inception in 1966. The $37,120.00 raised in 2022 has been donated to the Wreaths Across America-North Texas Wreaths of Honor, the Rowlett Needy Children’s Fund, Keep Rowlett Beautiful, the Society of St. Vincent […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8, 2023) We have made it past the New Year and are headed straight into Valentine’s Day. A day designed for lovers. All the hearts, candy, flowers, balloons and stuffed animals. You are now probably wondering how Candy Sushi fits into this category. Well, it fits for a few reasons. Let me […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 8, 2023) Each year for Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples to share stories of how they met. Their tales of true love are often sweet, funny, and sometimes quirky – but always a big hit among readers. This year’s submissions are featured in our latest print edition which […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8, 2023) The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing the (2/6/2023) RISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting. NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Strategic Plan Refresh Update District leadership presented information regarding the Strategic Plan […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 8, 2023) Angelita is a beautiful, blue-eyed, five-year-old kitty who really enjoys back scratches and chin and ear rubs! She was adopted by a senior lady who can no longer care for her. She’d love another quiet home where she can be petted on and watch the birds outside. Angelita is […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8, 2023) The Rockwall City Council recognized some local first responders with Lifesaving Awards at their regular meeting last night. Thanks to the heroes’ swift teamwork, their patient is on the mend, and here to tell the tale. First on the scene at the Ralph Hall Airport to help an unresponsive Michael […]