Meet Squishy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 26, 2018) I’m Squishy. I’ve got a gorgeous brindle coat. I love to play with my foster siblings and snuggle with my foster parents – and especially my 10-year-old human foster brother. I’m a super awesome and loving boy just looking for my fur-ever family to complete my happily ever after. […]

Noon Rotary recognizes Student of Honor

Noon Rotary recognizes Student of Honor

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 26, 2018) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized its first ever Rotary Student of Honor from the new Linda Lyon Elementary School last week. Rockwall County Judge David Sweet, RISD Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal and Linda Lyon Elementary Principal Megan Gist presented 6th grader Thomas Baumler with the award at the Noon […]

Texas Health Rockwall says breastfeeding is best

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 26, 2018) The Women’s Services department at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall is proud to have re-earned designation as a Texas Ten Step program by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Texas Ten Step hospitals endeavor to improve the health of newborns and infants by encouraging breastfeeding. “One of our […]

“Gone to Texas”

“Gone to Texas”

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 26, 2018) In late April or early May in the mid-1800s, pioneer families loaded up a covered wagon with their valuables and belongings and hit the open road towards a land full of opportunity, promise and hope for a fruitful future. They often left behind a sign which read three simple […]

Temporary shelter provided to Lake Rockwall Estates flood victims

Temporary shelter provided to Lake Rockwall Estates flood victims

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 23, 2018) The community continues to lend a helping hand to Lake Rockwall Estates residents forced to evacuate their homes after heavy rains overflowed the neighborhood lake. The City of Rockwall and Rockwall County Helping Hands have teamed up to help provide temporary shelter for the affected families. “Currently, we are […]

A Good Word

A Good Word

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 22, 2018) So, what happened to, “April showers bring May flowers”? Or, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb” (or is it vice versa, I’m not sure?).  As I’m typing this, February 18th, it’s pouring rain and blowing a gale! Doesn’t the weather know it’s February? […]

Meet Cain, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Cain, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 19, 2018) Do you need a little chaos in your life? Well, look no further! This spunky puppy is Cain and he is here to turn your world upside down (in a good way of course!) He loves to play, jump, fetch, nap on clean clothes and climb on top of […]

Royse City School Board approves Bond Election

Royse City School Board approves Bond Election

(ROYSE CITY, TX — February 16, 2018) On Monday, Feb. 12, the Royse City ISD School Board unanimously approved a May 2018 Bond Referendum to address current and future student enrollment growth. This vote comes one week after the Bond Steering Committee presented its recommended projects. This $60 million project was designed to meet rapid […]