Rockwall’s Geographic Information Systems Dept hosts ‘mappiest’ day of the year

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 23, 2015) A good showing of residents turned out for the 2nd Annual GIS Day on Wednesday, Nov. 18, hosted by the City of Rockwall’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department inside the City Council chambers. Coinciding with National Geography Awareness Week, the event gave locals all manner of information concerning Rockwall […]

Rockwall celebrates groundbreaking for Lowrance Dental

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 23, 2015) Lowrance Dental was joined by the City of Rockwall, Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, Z Constructors, and community members to celebrate the ground breaking of Lowrance Dental at 1350 Summer Lee Dr. in Rockwall. The groundbreaking ceremony began with a welcome from Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt and Chamber Director of […]

Adopt a ‘WIN’ Angel to help victims of domestic violence

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – The Women In Need, Inc Angel Giving Tree Campaign is in full swing. Help a local mother provide a special Christmas for her children by visiting one of the local participating locations before December 11, 2015. Help ensure a very special Christmas for a family in need! ROCKWALL LOCATIONS: Simply Kate Legend Salon […]

Family 2 Family Community Thanksgiving fills plates, warms hearts

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 22, 2015) The Boys & Girls Club’s Family 2 Family Community Thanksgiving was deemed a huge success as volunteers served up delicious food, friendship and fellowship to more than 300 people Saturday. Guests had the opportunity to participate in a mid-year school supply distribution, apply for Toys for Tots, winter […]

Food, Music & Santa at Heath Holiday in the Park Dec 4

(HEATH, TX – Nov. 22, 2015) Everything is in place for another spectacular Holiday in the Park, hosted in Towne Center Park, December 4, 6-9 p.m. Rain or Shine! *Enjoy the sweet sounds of the Amy Parks and Dorothy Pullen Elementary School choirs, plus the talented Cain Middle School Orchestra and Rockwall-Heath High School Jazz […]

Springer art student’s Christmas card design heads to state competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 22, 2015) Haley Petton, 6th grade student at Springer Elementary School, was chosen to represent her art project to go to state competition for the opportunity to be a Christmas card design sold in stores for the holidays. Thanks to art teacher Denise Hoover for providing this opportunity. Congratulations, Haley, and […]

Turkeys on strike at Springer Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 22, 2015) First grade students at Springer Elementary paraded around the school asking others to join them in saving turkeys from a Thanksgiving feast!  They encourage everyone to “eat more candy!” Have a Happy Thanksgiving from Springer Elementary. Submitted by Jenny Kaup, M.Ed., SAGE Teacher, Springer Elementary. The Blue Ribbon News […]

Groundbreaking ceremony for Rockwall’s new Springhill Suites by Marriott

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 22, 2015) The City of Rockwall broke ground Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 18, on what promises to be another exciting addition to the community: Springhill Suites by Marriott, a four-story, 105-room hotel which will be built off of Lake Front Trail behind The Oar House in Rockwall. The hotel – being built […]