Blue Ribbon News August print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News August print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (August 9, 2017) Here’s a digital look at our August print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 19,000 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 businesses. Meals on Wheels […]

Rockwall High School Robotics female drive team goes undefeated

Rockwall High School Robotics female drive team goes undefeated

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 9, 2017) The Rockwall High School Robotics team, Full Metal Jackets , recently competed at FIRST Texas Robotics Invitational offseason event in Houston. Over 30 teams from around Texas competed at this event. Three weeks prior to the competition, the Full Metal Jackets trained their girl and mentor drive team for […]

Rockwall County announces new contract with longtime local EMS provider

Rockwall County announces new contract with longtime local EMS provider

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 8, 2017) The Rockwall County Emergency Services Corporation (ESC) has recently entered into a new contract with Medic Rescue (d.b.a. Rockwall County EMS). The board voted unanimously to approve the contract, which had been submitted through a request for proposal (RFP) process initiated earlier this year. The new contract extends the […]

Rep. Ratcliffe introduces bill to improve care for veterans

Rep. Ratcliffe introduces bill to improve care for veterans

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 8, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) introduced legislation last week to help improve care for veterans. The VA IT Restructuring Act (H.R. 3640) seeks to deliver better health care services for veterans receiving treatment at the VA through the appointment of a Chief Information Officer (CIO) responsible for the procurement, acquisition […]

Call 811 Before You Dig: It is the Law!

Calling 811 Reduces Risk of Damaged Utility Lines by 99 Percent (August 8, 2017) Did you know that, before you dig, it is required by law to call 811 to have all buried utility lines located and marked? Atmos Energy wants to thank homeowners and excavators alike for observing the law and keeping our communities […]

Meet Cindy Lou Who, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 7, 2017) Cindy Lou Who has been looking everywhere for a forever family. Her ideal family would be sweet, loving and patient, just like her. They would also be happy and like to play. Cindy Lou Is up to date on all her vaccines, spayed and microchipped. Her adoption donation is $150. […]

Holy Trinity Church Outreach Committee shows support to Women In Need

Holy Trinity Church Outreach Committee shows support to Women In Need

(HEATH, TX — August 7, 2017) On Thursday, July 27, the Outreach Committee of Holy Trinity by the Lake Episcopal Church in Heath presented a $10,000 check to Women in Need (WIN).  Holy Trinity is committed to supporting WIN in helping it achieve the elimination of family violence locally. At the check presentation, Connie Pettitt, […]

Dr Villarreal delivers message of faith at Rockwall YMCA’s Teacher Prayer Breakfast

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 4, 2017) The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall welcomed Rockwall ISD teachers for some good food, fellowship and prayer during the RISD Teacher Prayer Breakfast on Friday, August 4. Guests helped themselves to steaming hot plates of delicious breakfast food served by Preston Hollow Catering as they enjoyed a beautiful musical […]