Leading the Way: Rockwall Soroptimist install new officers

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 2, 2018) Rockwall Soroptimist recently held their annual installation dinner at The Landing at Chandlers. New officers for the 2018-2019 club year are (from left): Holly Lyons, Director; Kim Sweet, Director; Brooke McMaster, President-elect; Ariana Hargrove, President; Carolyn Holt, Director; Rhonda Wright, Treasurer; Sue Reeves, Parliamentarian. Not pictured are Kami Webb, Secretary; […]

Commissioners Court proclaims June as Immigrant Heritage Month in Rockwall County

Commissioners Court proclaims June as Immigrant Heritage Month in Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 29, 2018) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court proclaimed the month of June as Immigrant Heritage Month in the county during its meeting on Tuesday, June 26. Rockwall County Judge David Sweet read out the following proclamation recognizing the positive impact of those who immigrated to the United States: Whereas generations of […]

Meals on Wheels receives matching grant

Meals on Wheels receives matching grant

Double your donation dollars now to support seniors in Rockwall County (ROCKWALL, TX – June 28, 2018) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County announced today that the Carl C. Anderson, Sr. and Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation out of Austin, Texas will match donations through the end of the year up to $30,000. Since […]

Fireworks, Feasting Take on a Whole New Meaning

Fireworks, Feasting Take on a Whole New Meaning

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 27, 2018) In the grandstands of the parade deck, the wind ripped through us; it was freezing, one of the coldest days ever at Parris Island, South Carolina. We shivered, immersed in U.S. Marine culture, waiting for our son’s platoon to march across. It was the glorious end to a long […]

The Gift of a Good and Perfect Word

The Gift of a Good and Perfect Word

“He sent forth his word and healed them…” –Psalm 107:20 (ROCKWALL, TX — June 27, 2018) I was growing discouraged about the welfare of my friend Luann. For several years I’d been playing the loyal companion “Sam” to her beleaguered “Frodo.” She had the challenging lead role of trudging up her own Mount Doom in […]

Allan’s Companions program brings friendship to homebound seniors

Allan’s Companions program brings friendship to homebound seniors

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 27, 2018) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County (MOWSS) rolled out a new program this year bringing companionship to isolated, homebound senior citizens. The Allan’s Companions program provides the homebound seniors served by MOWSS with regular weekly visits from the program’s trained volunteers, known as companions, in order to […]

Criminal Interdiction Unit combats drug smuggling, human trafficking on North Texas roadways

Criminal Interdiction Unit combats drug smuggling, human trafficking on North Texas roadways

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 27, 2018) The team of deputies making up the North Texas Criminal Interdiction Unit are showing they’re a force to be reckoned with for those smuggling drugs and human cargo across the region’s major highways. In December 2017, Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner, Grayson County Sheriff Tom Watt, Hunt County Sheriff […]

Rockwall-Heath cheerleaders make Big 12 college cheer squads

Rockwall-Heath cheerleaders make Big 12 college cheer squads

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 27, 2018) The Rockwall-Heath High School Varsity Cheer Team won its first ever NCA National Championship this year, and this fall, three graduates from the squad will continue cheering on the sidelines for Big 12 universities. Congratulations to Sarah Gibson, Brooke Graves and Audrey Lamberth, who made the cheer squads at […]

New volunteers sworn in to Lone Star CASA

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 25, 2018) Six new child advocates for Lone Star CASA were sworn in today by Judge Brett Hall. Pictured from left are: Troy Drollinger; Trenna Sutherland, Rita Flinchum, Judge Brett Hall, Sarah Sutterfield, Tonya Tapp and Butch Mims. Lone Star CASA (Court appointed Special Advocate) trains volunteers to advocate for children […]

Blue Ribbon News July 2018 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News July 2018 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (June 25, 2018) Here’s a digital look at our July print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, and various local […]