Rockwall Rotary names Student of Honor from Shannon Elementary

Rockwall Rotary names Student of Honor from Shannon Elementary

ROCKWALL (February 20, 2014) Ashleigh Brogdin was presented the Rockwall Student of Honor Award at the February 13th lunch meeting. Ashleigh attends Sharon Shannon Elementary School, and was recognized for her outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Principal Carla Bennett at Shannon presented the award. Photo by Greg Caffarel. To share your good news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com. Please click […]

Launch party for Rockwall author’s ‘Fortunate Son’ March 18

ROCKWALL (February 19, 2014) A launch party will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at the Blackfriar Pub, 2621 McKinney Ave in Uptown, celebrating the release of FORTUNATE SON by Rockwall author, attorney, artist, and self-trained historian David Marlett. Combining elements of a historical odyssey, a courtroom drama, and an epic adventure, FORTUNATE SON is […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes Allure Lash Studio

Rowlett Chamber welcomes Allure Lash Studio

ROWLETT (February 19, 2014) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that on Thursday February 12, 2014 they welcomed their newest member, Allure Lash Studio, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Pictured cutting the ribbon is Owner of Allure Lash Studio, Renee Williams. Allure Lash Studio is a professional, upscale, and sophisticated eyelash extension […]

Rockwall Jacket Backers name Athletes of the Month

Rockwall Jacket Backers name Athletes of the Month

ROCKWALL (February 19, 2014) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Clay Rittershaus as the Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month and  Raena Eldridge as Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month. Rittershaus, a 12th grade member of the varsity soccer team, was nominated by Coach Troy Williams  and chosen by the Jacket Backers board. Clay […]

Three Rowlett organizations receive Cultural Arts Grants

ROWLETT (February 19, 2014) The Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission has presented its 2014 awards to three organizations as part of the Cultural Arts Grants program in the City of Rowlett. Artists ‘Round Texas is receiving $500 in support of their visual artist programs and classes. The Lakeshore Symphonic Winds is receiving $750 to support […]

Cullins Lake-Pointe students make special delivery

Cullins Lake-Pointe students make special delivery

ROCKWALL (February 19, 2014) Doris Cullins Elementary students and their fifth grade teacher, Gayle Kidd, deliver special Valentine’s messages to the senior residents at Arbor House Assisted Living. Submitted by Kristie Leavell, Doris Cullins Lake-Pointe Elementary.  To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so we […]

Rockwall police report significant drop in overall crime rate

ROCKWALL (February 19, 2014) While the City of Rockwall has almost doubled in both population and commercial businesses along the I-30 Corridor in the last 10 years, it has also seen a tremendous reduction in its overall crime rate. Police Chief Mark Moeller reported to City Council on Monday, February 17, 2014, that the Overall Crime […]

Rockwall, Royse City Chambers host successful Candidates’ Forum

(February 17, 2014) Rockwall County voters had a chance to pose questions and hear from candidates February 13th during the Candidates’ Forum hosted by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the Royse City Chamber of Commerce. The Chambers’ inaugural forum featured candidates in contested races for offices in Rockwall County, registered in the March […]

Drug Take Back Day April 26 in Rockwall

ROCKWALL (February 19, 2014) The Drug Enforcement Agency Drug Take Back is Saturday, April 26, from 10 am until 2 pm at the Rockwall Police Department’s Community Services Office, 1113 Ridge Road. The national initiative gives residents an opportunity to get rid of expired, unwanted or unused over-the-counter or prescribed pharmaceutical medications. Please note that […]

Rockwall Art League plans demo, Studio Days

ROCKWALL (February 18, 2014) The Rockwall Art League will host its next  monthly member meeting from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 26th 6at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington, Rockwall. In addition to the regular meeting, the group will have a demonstration by Marga Rootlieb, who uses textiles, textile hardeners and paint to […]