Collaborative effort, community support bring Advocacy Center to Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – September 30, 2015) Our local community has a huge heart for meaningful causes – and now there’s an outpouring of support for one that will bring much needed services for victims of domestic violence and child abuse in Rockwall County. An advocacy center will soon make its home in a building […]

Lone Star CASA Superhero 5K takes off Nov 7

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 23, 2015)  Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host its 7th Annual Superhero 5K Race & Fun Run on Saturday, November 7 at the Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall. Bring the kids for the Fun Run and, whether you’re a dedicated runner or want to walk the distance of the […]

Area mayors highlight their city’s developments during forum with Ebby Halliday Realtors

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 29, 2015) Ebby Halliday Realtors was treated to an informative presentation regarding several upcoming projects from the cities of Rockwall, Heath, Garland and Rowlett during a Mayors’ Forum held on Sept. 16 at Waterview Golf Club. The real estate agency welcomed Rowlett Mayor Todd Gottel, Garland Mayor Douglas Athas, Rockwall Mayor […]

Around Town: Blue Ribbon News Fall Calendar of Events for Rockwall, Heath

Around Town: Blue Ribbon News Fall Calendar of Events for Rockwall, Heath

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 29, 2015) There’s plenty to do in the Rockwall / Heath area this fall! To submit your events, email . THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 In The Pink Luncheon Join Lake Pointe Medical Center’s 6th Annual In the Pink Luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront. Event includes […]

How to save a pet’s life in your spare time

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 29, 2015) It’s all the rage these days! But first, a word of caution. You won’t be reading about Technicolor hair dyes, fitness bands, i-dosing (look it up) or Ariana Grande. And trust me, we won’t be going anywhere near the Kardashians. The lastest fad that’s developed during the past couple […]

Ratcliffe to speak at First Responders Memorial Dedication

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 23, 2015) U. S. Congressman John Ratcliffe (TX-04) will speak at Rest Haven Memorial Park’s dedication of their new First Responders Memorial.  The dedication will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 5, 2015, in the Public Servants Garden at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Rockwall. “I consider it a great privilege […]

Blase Family Farm Pumpkin Patch opens in Rockwall

Blase Family Farm Pumpkin Patch opens in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 4, 2015) With October upon us, the Blase family of Rockwall offers folks throughout the community an exciting and unique way to get into the Halloween spirit with its annual Pumpkin Patch. Located on the family’s beautiful wooded 13-acre farm at 1232 East Fork Drive, the Blase Family Farm Pumpkin Patch […]

Women In Need plans several community awareness events

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Rockwall County (ROCKWALL, TX – September 13, 2015) Women in Need (WIN), a local nonprofit organization serving victims of domestic abuse, will host several annual community awareness events this October, among them – a Candlelight Vigil on Oct. 9 at the Rockwall County Courthouse; a Rockwall County First […]

Texas Comptroller to visit Rockwall to report on financial state of the state

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 9, 2015) The public is welcome as the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar for a Town Hall meeting at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, September 24 at the new Rockwall County Courthouse, Liberty Hall, 1111 Yellow Jacket Lane. The “Good for Texas Tour” features a report from your […]