Rodeo Goat predicts election outcomes with Biden vs Trump-themed Burger Battle

Rodeo Goat predicts election outcomes with Biden vs Trump-themed Burger Battle

ROCKWALL, TX  —- Rodeo Goat Ice House launches the Burger Battle of the Century on Tuesday, October 20 with the election themed BIDEN BURGER vs. THE Mc.DONALD. The campaign runs through election day on November 3. A Delaware Surf & Turf, The Biden Burger served with blue crab cake, beef tenderloin patty, arugula, beefsteak tomato, […]

Rockwall Police Dept. welcomes Officer Mitchell Attaway

Rockwall Police Dept. welcomes Officer Mitchell Attaway

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 20, 2020) The Rockwall Police Department welcomed Officer Mitchell Attaway with a swearing-in ceremony. Officer Attaway will begin his 17 week Field Training Program. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share your good news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com. Subscribe to our email newsletter here. […]

Rockwall city council recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Rockwall city council recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2020 — The Rockwall city council proclaimed the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Rockwall during yesterday’s regular meeting. The council welcomed members of Women In Need, city and state officials, during the proclamation. WIN Executive Director Connie Pettitt spoke to the fact that […]

Highlights from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting (Oct. 19)

Highlights from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting (Oct. 19)

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 20, 2020) Here is a summary of last night’s Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting. Board Recognizes Mrs. Leigh Plagens for Years of School Board Service Leigh Plagens, retiring Board of Trustee member, was recognized for her 18 years of service to the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees. While on the Board […]

Experience Tuskegee airmen’s story at British Flight Training School in Terrell

Experience Tuskegee airmen’s story at British Flight Training School in Terrell

Immersive Movie Experience pays Tribute to Black Aviators, Oct. 28-Nov. 1  TERRELL, TX Oct. 18, 2020 – The story and legacy of World War II’s famed Tuskegee Airmen – America’s first Black, military pilots and their support personnel – is vividly told in “Rise Above: Red Tail Triumph Over Adversity ”. The Commemorative Air Force’s […]

Update on Marsha’s Happy Haven at Heath’s Terry Park, all abilities playground

Update on Marsha’s Happy Haven at Heath’s Terry Park, all abilities playground

A Playground Focused on Inclusion HEATH, TX (Oct. 19, 2020) Despite pandemic challenges, many good works continue. That includes the tireless efforts by Heath residents, Ginny Jackson and Gini Seely, to bring an inclusive haven where children can play and caregivers can rest to Terry Park. In August 2019, the Heath City Council dedicated a […]

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse RoundUp to celebrate western heritage, agricultural roots

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse RoundUp to celebrate western heritage, agricultural roots

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 16, 2020) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse welcomes everyone to join them in a celebration of our community’s western heritage and agricultural roots. The Possee Roundup event will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at Rockwall County’s historic courthouse on the square. Stay tuned for more details to come! […]

Traffic Alert: FM 3549 connection to SH 66 on southside closed to thru traffic

Traffic Alert: FM 3549 connection to SH 66 on southside closed to thru traffic

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Oct. 216, 2020) – WEATHER PERMITTING, the Farm-to-Market 3549 (FM 3549) connection to State Highway 66 (SH 66) on the south side of the intersection will be closed to through traffic for approximately two months. Traffic will be detoured to SH 66, John King Boulevard, and Interstate 30 (I-30). The closure will […]