Rockwall High girls water polo qualifies for state, MVP named

Boys place 5th at Regionals 3 girls, 3 boys make All-Region Team ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2014) On April 26th, the Rockwall High School boys and girls water polo teams competed in the North Texas High School Water Polo Championships at the newly opened Lewisville ISD Westside Aquatics Center in Flower Mound. The Lady Jackets […]

Jason Castro to headline Memorial Day Concert at Rockwall Harbor

Jason Castro to headline Memorial Day Concert at Rockwall Harbor

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2014) Recording star Jason Castro, of American Idol fame, and the 20+ piece US Air National Guard Band of the Southwest orchestra will headline the first annual Rockwall Memorial Day Concert, Sunday, May 25, 7 pm, at The Harbor amphitheater, to thank and salute the nation’s veterans, active-duty military, those who […]

Rockwall family takes ‘Steps of Faith’ with local filmmaker

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2014) On April 12, Rockwall residents Richard, Kelly, and Olivia Archibald filmed scenes from local filmmaker, M. Legend Brown’s film, Steps of Faith. The movie was filmed this spring at locations around the Metroplex including Cedar Hill and Sulphur Springs. The film stars Chrystee Pharris, Charles Malik Whitfield, Ted Lange, Tracey Ross, Kenneisha […]

Rockwall Library’s Adult Literacy Program to host tutor training

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2014) The Rockwall County Library Literacy Program, Reading For Adults (RFA), will hold a training session for new tutors. RFA has been serving Rockwall County for over 14 years, providing free educational classes to community adults. The program offers classes in ESL (English as a Second Language), GED, Citizenship and Adult Literacy. […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes AAA iRepairs

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming AAA iRepairs and owner, Jean-Paul Aube’ III . AAA iRepairs is very pleased to announce the grand opening of their second smart phone repair location which is now open in Rockwall, also serving Heath and surrounding communities. When in […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Urgent Care by Lake Pointe Health Network

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Urgent Care by Lake Pointe Health Network, soon to be known as MedPost Urgent Care, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. They are located at 3090 N. Goliad Street in Rockwall. Urgent Care’s goal is to provide the right type of care at […]

Chili cooks sought for Rockwall Country Fair competition

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2014) The Rockwall Soroptimist are looking for chili cooks to participate in a cook off at their first annual Rockwall Country Fair! This is a great way to advertise your club or business and engage in a friendly competition. There is no entry fee and the chili can be cooked off site and […]

Rockwall Soroptimist members attend South Central Region Conference

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2014)Members of Soroptimist International of Rockwall recently attended the South Central Region Conference in Amarillo, Texas. The South Central Region represents 1144 members in 40 clubs located in seven states from Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, Arkansas, and Louisiana.  Rockwall member, Cindy Lindley, was inducted as the Region Governor –Elect for […]

Leadership Rowlett to host prayer breakfast May 1

ROWLETT, TX (April 29, 2014) Leadership Rowlett will host its Inaugural Leadership Rowlett Prayer Breakfast from 7 to 8 a.m. Thursday, May 1 at the Main Street Events venue, 4111 Main St. in Rowlett.   This will be a time where business leaders and members of the area can come together in a united effort to […]

Meet Georgie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (April 28, 2014) Here’s your Blue Ribbon News Brain Teaser of the Week. What one word perfectly describes Georgie? Here are some hints: He’s an adorable little dog who’s very sweet-natured. Georgie is so quiet and easy-going that you’ll hardly know he’s beside you. But you won’t be able to resist snuggling with him. He has […]