The Tough Ombres – A local veteran’s story

ROCKWALL, TX (November 10, 2014) Corporal Dave Tolan served with the 712th Tank Battalion in WWII. This battalion was attached to the 90th Infantry Division, known as The Tough Ombres, or “TO”. (This designation originally meant Texas/Oklahoma in WWI). They pushed across France from Omaha Beach and Dave has combat stars from Normandy, Northern France, […]

Rockwall ISD teachers earn 3D grant

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (November 10, 2014) SAGE teachers Jenny Kaup from Springer, and Renee Clover from Pullen, were awarded a grant on Nov. 4 titled, “3D, the Economy and Me,”  to receive a 3D printer for each of their campuses. The grant is based upon the ideal of a new industrial age, where students will have the […]

Heath, Rockwall sign language students visit Texas School for the Deaf

ROCKWALL, HEATH (November 10, 2014) A group of American Sign Language students from Heath and Rockwall high schools traveled to Austin Nov. 1 to visit the Texas School for the Deaf. Students were able to interact with other students that are deaf or have hearing impairments.  While there, students toured the campus and watched TSD’s […]

Heath honors outgoing Board and Commission members

HEATH, TX (November 10, 2014) The City of Heath honored outgoing board and commission members for their service during the October 28 City Council meeting. Those recognized included Alma Williams Howard (not pictured), who served on the Heath Economic Development Board and Heath Municipal Benefits Board for 16 years and concluded her distinguished tenure as President […]

Meet Figgy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (November 10, 2014) Figgy is a sweet Border Collie mix that wants to snuggle with you. She has the most adorable underbite that makes her unique and beautiful! Email  for more information or to meet her today! Submitted by Sarah Graves, Rockwall Pets.  Our Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week is proudly […]

Old-Fashioned USO Canteen in Rockwall welcomes veterans

Old-Fashioned USO Canteen in Rockwall welcomes veterans

Rest Haven and The Flower Box Host 3rd Annual Old-Fashioned USO Canteen for Veteran’s Day ROCKWALL, TX (November 10, 2014) On Tuesday, November 11th, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., the staff from Rest Haven and the Flower Box will bring the festive atmosphere of an old-fashioned USO Canteen to Ted Cain’s Used Car Lot, on […]

Springer Elementary Rock-a-Thon a rocking success

Springer Elementary Rock-a-Thon a rocking success

ROCKWALL,TX. (November 5, 2014) Springer Stallions Scott Webb, Colin McAnally, Haley Petton, Moriah Perez, Evan Raines, Hannah Coleman, Kyler Johns, Cash Meade, and Luke Fite are the top donation recruiters for the Rock-a-Thon. The event raised over $16,000 for Springer Elementary. First grade teachers Wendy Rathje, Enely Guevara, Courtney Hass, Brooke Huffman, and Judith Alvarenga took […]

SROs receive special training for 2014-15

GARLAND,TX. (November 5, 2014) As an educator, counselor and member of the local police force, a Garland ISD School Resource Officer (SRO) plays a vital role in a school’s environment. But educating students about the legal system and personal safety is not an SRO’s only job, they also bring awareness to drug and violence prevention […]

Rockwall Chamber members, guests ‘HobNob’ with newly elected officials

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (November 5, 2014) Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce members and guests were treated to a special Q&A session with some of the community’s newly elected officials just a day after the Nov. 4 General Election. Hosted by the Rockwall Chamber and sponsored by Atmos Energy at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront, the […]

Rockwall Soroptimist learn about Boles Children’s Home

ROCKWALL,TX. (November 5, 2014) Rockwall Soroptimist recently attended a program meeting at the home of charter member, Norma Morris. Mr. Vincent Duran, Director of the Boles Children’s Home in Quinlan, spoke to the group about the scope of their programs and the needs of their residents. Vincent Duran, center, is pictured with Soroptimist and their guests from left to […]