(ROCKWALL, TX) Mayors from municipalities throughout Rockwall County joined community residents in observing National Day of Prayer 2016 on Thursday, May 5, with a couple of prayer events held at The Center (108 E. Washington St). The mayors of Rockwall, Heath, Fate, Royse City, McLendon-Chisholm and Rowlett joined the community in welcoming guest speaker David […]
Reflecting on the journey from reporter to new role as editor (ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2016) This good news just in: after a couple years serving Rockwall County as Blue Ribbon News’ most awesome reporter, I look forward to serving it in my brand new role as editor. That’s right, friends. You’re looking at […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX — May 4, 2016) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce and Royse City ISD invites all to the Speeding For Scholarships fundraising event on June 3 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Dallas Karting Complex in Caddo Mills (5025 FM 1565). This event is geared toward all ages and families […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2016) Representatives from Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County presented Zanata with a plaque yesterday to show appreciation for the restaurant preparing holiday meals for the elderly and homebound in our community for the past five years! Pictured from left are MOWSS Board of Director members Judge David […]
STORM WARRIORS (ROCKWALL, TX — May 2, 2016) No one should ever lose their life because of a tornado; at least that’s the firm belief of the Fords, a North Texas family of storm chasers known as the Storm Warriors. Bill Ford, his wife Danielle, daughter Cori, son Noah and veteran storm chasers Mike Casey […]
Nominate a local senior to be honored (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 28, 2016) The community is welcome as Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County hosts the Older Americans Day Celebration at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 26 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 Yellow Jacket Lane. This year’s theme is “Blaze a Trail!” In preparation […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – April 27, 2016) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce’s May Yard of the Month winner, chosen by the Royse City Order of the Eastern Star, is Jody and Nicole Condor at 1200 Hidden Creek in Royse City. The purpose of this program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 26, 2016) On Mother’s Day we celebrate everything a mother does for her children. Mothers change their children’s diapers, feed them, teach them to walk, take them to school, protect them and so much more. Sadly, not all children are so lucky to have a mother, or a mother figure, […]
(AUSTIN, TX – April 23, 2016) – One Man’s Treasure was presented the Reentry and Integration Division Award during the recent Governor’s 2016 Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Award program. The award was presented by Texas Board of Criminal Justice Chairman Dale Wainwright and TDCJ Executive Director Brad Livingston during a ceremony in Austin. “The unwavering dedication […]
PAVING THE WAY (ROCKWALL, TX) Although Rockwall’s state highway 66 might not be the famous route from the Bobby Troup song, it does have some pretty important roots. Originally, it was created as part of Bankhead Highway, the very first cross-country automobile highway in the United States. This highway, which celebrates its 100th birthday […]