ROCKWALL, TX – November 12, 2020 — On Thursday, Nov. 12, at approximately 1:08 p.m., the Rockwall Police Department and Rockwall Fire Department responded to a report of a plane crash near the 1900 Block of State Highway 66 next to Ralph Hall Municipal Airport. Upon arrival, a single-engine aircraft was located in a field […]
FATE, TX – Nov. 12, 2020 – The community is invited as the City of Fate and Fate Department of Public Safety present a drive-thru Festival of Light from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 at Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway. This event will be a drive-thru festival with traditional Christmas lights, an […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2020 – The Jones Elementary Student Council had a busy October! They started out recording a promotional video for the TEPSA’s Leaders R Us workshop. They then participated in TEPSA’s Leaders R’ Us workshop where they had the opportunity to learn leadership skills and work as a team. During the […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2020 – Hamm Elementary family recently celebrated all of the amazing things accomplished throughout the first term by hosting their first Virtual Hero Huddle. From celebrating the PTO fundraiser surpassing their goal and raising $16,255, to watching some of their favorite teachers get pied in the face, to honoring students […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2020 – Nebbie Williams Elementary School teachers were recently surprised with a school supply shopping spree, courtesy of a former Nebbie Williams student, Lance Carter. Lance is currently a junior at Rockwall High School, and was concerned when he heard about the extra expenses that were being incurred in an […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2020 – Rockwall ISD is proud to announce seven National Merit Commended, four National Hispanic Scholars and two National Achievement Scholars. The seven National Merit Commended students are among the top 5% throughout the nation recognized for their exceptional academic promise. The National Hispanic Recognition Program, established in 1983, is […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 11, 2020 — The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall welcomed the Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117 of Rockwall, local dignitaries and officials, and veterans from the community to observe a special ceremony on Veterans Day. The outdoor event recognized and remembered those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and those […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 11, 2020 – The City of Rockwall will host a FREE Shred Day from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 21 in the parking lot of City Hall, 385 S. Goliad Street. Residents with household papers that need shredding are welcome to bring them for shredding! Blue Ribbon News staff report. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2020 – The TRU by Hilton in Rockwall-Dallas today celebrated its official Grand Opening. The co-owners of the new hotel, Bill Margaritis and McNeill Hotel Company, announced that the McNeill Hotel Company will oversee all management and operations of the new hotel. Rockwall is a fast growing suburb along the […]
County Official Selected for Leadership 254 AUSTIN, TX – Nov. 10, 2020 – The Texas Association of Counties has selected Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper to receive a scholarship and participate in Leadership 254, its leadership development program for county officials. The program is designed to advance the leadership skills of county officials to […]