Rockwall Fourth of July Parade 2016: PHOTO GALLERY
Photos by Blake Macaluso, Blue Ribbon News.
Heath Independence Day Parade 2016: PHOTO GALLERY
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Rockwall Rotary welcomes new club president
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 30, 2016) During its noon meeting on Thursday, June 29, the Rockwall Rotary heard a fond farewell from 2015-2016 Club President Judge Brian Williams, who will pass the gavel to President-Elect Jeff Shell to preside over the club for 2016-2017. Williams said it was an honor getting to be president of the […]
Rockwall Soroptimists welcome new officers
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 26, 2016) Soroptimist International of Rockwall recently installed their new officers for the 2016-2017 club year at a dinner at Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club’s Nineteen. Holly Lyons will head the Board of Directors as President, Kim Sweet is President-elect, Rhonda Wright is Treasurer and Penny Maris is Secretary. The four new Directors are Norma […]
Rockwall High School Robotics squad wins 2016 Texas Robotics Invitational
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 28, 2016) The Rockwall High School Robotics Team 1296 recently traveled to Houston hoping to win the 2016 Texas Robotics Invitational, and that’s just what they did! The Full Metal Jackets look to repeat this championship performance at the end of July when they compete in the first ever Texas UIL […]
Kiwanis Club readies for upcoming 16th Annual Tri-Rock Triathlon August 7
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 29, 2016) The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County is once again gearing up for their 16th annual Tri-Rock Triathlon. The triathlon will be held this year on Sun, August 7. The purpose of Tri-Rock is to raise funds to support the Kiwanis Club’s Food for Kids program (packing and distributing 300+ […]
Rep. Ratcliffe leads coalition to demand answers on EPA’s harmful energy regulations
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 30, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) led 111 House colleagues last week in calling for clarification on compliance dates for the EPA’s sweeping energy regulations issued last August. This effort comes on the heels of the Supreme Court’s February decision to push pause on the implementation of the so-called “Clean Power […]
An Open Letter from Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt Concerning the SH 205 Bypass
Rockwall residents have a very important opportunity to make their voices heard and affect change. On Thursday, July 7, the Texas Department of Transportation will host the first of two separate public meetings about proposed changes to State Highway 205, which is currently Goliad Street through Rockwall. The changes TxDOT is considering would greatly impact […]
Local recording artist creates music with purpose
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 29, 2016) Brandon Jenkins has always been passionate about his music. But in recent years, his life has been inspired by a new passion that he says has utterly consumed and transformed him: his relationship with God. As a 12-year-old in Michigan, Jenkins was mesmerized the very first time he experienced […]
Family fun, competitive cycling at Hot Rocks Bike Ride
Rockwall Rotary’s Hot Rocks bike race celebrates 30th year (ROCKWALL, TX – June 29, 2016) Calling all cyclists for family fun and friendly competition at the 2016 Hot Rocks Bike Ride. Registration is underway and sponsorships are available now for the 30th anniversary race, which will roll out at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, August 13 from […]