Early Voting for Nov. 6 General Election: Dates, Polling Locations and Hours

Early Voting for Nov. 6 General Election: Dates, Polling Locations and Hours

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 30, 2018) Early voting for the upcoming Nov. 6, 2018 General Election in Rockwall County will run from Oct. 22 to Nov. 2. Below is the schedule with all the info you need on polling locations, dates, and hours of operation! Note: The only location for early voting on Oct. 28 […]

WWI Centennial: 3 Ways to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the end of WWI

WWI Centennial: 3 Ways to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the end of WWI

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 27, 2018) One hundred years ago in August through November of 1918, thousands of Texans dedicated themselves to serving our country during World War I. Around 200,000 Texans served in uniform during the Great War. Over 5,000 of them made the ultimate sacrifice, laying down their lives to protect the freedoms […]

Call for Entries: Paint & Photograph Rowlett

(ROWLETT, TX – August 22, 2018) Artists Round Texas presents the Paint and Photograph Rowlett Juried Art Competition, open to all artists 16 and older using 2D media such as oil, acrylic, collage, pen and ink, watercolor, pencil, and more – and photography with or without digital manipulation. Entries must be postmarked no later than […]

Garland ISD announces changes to free, reduced-price meals

(GARLAND ISD, TX – August 16, 2018) Garland ISD has announced a change to its free and reduced-price meals served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for 2018-19. Twenty-four campuses across the district now qualify for the Community Eligibility Provision, which provides breakfast and lunch to every student at no charge, eliminating the collection of […]

Prayer Lavender Garden Boasts Breathtaking Blooms and Family Fun

Prayer Lavender Garden Boasts Breathtaking Blooms and Family Fun

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 8, 2018) Tucked away on a small dirt road called Prayer Circle is a gorgeous three-acre property known as Prayer Lavender Garden (247 Prayer Cir, Rockwall, TX 75032). The family-owned business offers the perfect place for a relaxing stroll through its rows of beautiful lavender blooms. Located right here in Rockwall […]

Blue Ribbon News August 2018 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News August 2018 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (August 2, 2018) Here’s a digital look at our August print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, and various local […]

Garland ISD 2018 Health Fair and Back-to-School Rally Aug 11

(GARLAND ISD, TX – August 1, 2018) Garland ISD is partnering with the NAACP Garland Unit to get students ready for 2018-19. This year’s Health Fair and Back-to-School Rally will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Curtis Culwell Center. The annual one-stop shop equips families with information and resources, including school […]

County Corner: State of the County Update

County Corner: State of the County Update

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 25, 2018) Commissioner David Magness and I had the great honor of providing a State of the County presentation to the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce, with presentations to several more organizations scheduled in the near future. Allow me the opportunity to brag for a bit about some major projects the county […]

Rowlett Chamber president completes 2nd year at Institute for Organization Management

Rowlett Chamber president completes 2nd year at Institute for Organization Management

(ROWLETT, TX — July 23, 2018) Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Michael Gallops, President/CEO, of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed his second year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at Loyola Marymount […]