Rockwall resident enters Miss Texas USA pageant

(Rockwall)August 24, 2012 – The City of Rockwall produces some amazing home grown talent.  We have political greats like U.S. Representative Ralph Hall; sports champs like The Heath Hawks, Texas State Class 4-A Baseball Champions; musical talent and American Idol contender Jason Castro, and many more. The latest to join this inspiring list of greats, is […]

Rockwall City Council to fill vacant seat

(Rockwall) August 22, 2012 – The Rockwall City Council is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the council in Place 2, which is currently held by Mark Russo.  Recently elected as the Republican nominee for Rockwall County Justice of the Peace in Precinct 3, Russo has submitted his resignation from the council effective September […]

Christian Montessori school opens at First Baptist-Heath

Christian Montessori school opens at First Baptist-Heath

Discovery School is first Christian Montessori in DFW Metroplex to offer complete Hands-On-Bible curriculum (Rockwall/Heath) August 22, 2012 – On December 15, 2006, Norma Morris, Head of  School at Country Day Montessori School, turned off the lights for the last time on Plaza Drive after 29 years in Rockwall. Within weeks, the school was torn down […]

DWI No Refusal Program in force over Labor Day weekend

(Rockwall County) August 22, 2012 – Law enforcement agencies from across Rockwall County will conduct a DWI No Refusal Program during the upcoming Labor Day holiday.  This is a program whereby warrants will be sought to draw blood from individuals who are suspected of driving while intoxicated and have refused to provide a breath or […]

Rockwall High culinary arts chef, instructor named finalist for Texas Teacher of the Year

Rockwall High culinary arts chef, instructor named finalist for Texas Teacher of the Year

(Rockwall ISD) August 22, 2012 – Rockwall ISD is proud to announce that Cody Hayes, Rockwall High School’s Culinary Arts Chef-Instructor, has been named as one of three secondary state finalists in the Texas Association of School Administrators Teacher of the Year Program. Chef Hayes was first named the Rockwall ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year […]

Rockwall ISD Convocation begins new school year

Rockwall ISD Convocation begins new school year

(Rockwall ISD) August 20, 2012 – Nearly 2,000 employees attended the annual Rockwall Independent School District Convocation on Monday, August 20. New and returning teachers, administrators and employees were joined by the RISD Board of Trustees and numerous business and community leaders to kick-off a new school year. Superintendent Jeff Bailey returned as the keynote […]

Rockwall Preschool Association to talk couponing at first meeting

(Rockwall) August 19, 2012 – Area moms are welcome to join the Rockwall Preschool Association as they meet for their first meeting of the school year from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7 at Rockwall Free Methodist Church, 315 Dalton Road. Jane Braddock will share her tips for money saving/couponing strategies for families. Rockwall PreSchool Association has […]

Fox 4’s Fiona Gorostiza experiences Parasailing The Harbor live on Good Day

Fox 4’s Fiona Gorostiza experiences Parasailing The Harbor live on Good Day

Dallas News | myFOXdfw.com (Rockwall) August 16, 2012 – Fox 4’s Fiona Gorostiza took flight this morning over Lake Ray Hubbard to experience Parasailing The Harbor, North Texas’ first and only parasailing adventure. Blue Ribbon News was on board, capturing photos of our own as Fiona jokingly tried to take over the helm from Skipper […]

Family Fun Fridays feature games, movies at dusk

Family Fun Fridays feature games, movies at dusk

(Rockwall) August 14, 2012 – The City of Rockwall Parks and Recreation Department presents Family Fun Fridays. Activities and games begin at 6 p.m. followed by a feature film at dusk. Sept 7: Northshore Sept. 14: Fox Chase Sept 21: Hickory Ridge Sept 28: Myers Park To submit your good news and events, email . […]