Easter Saturday tradition continues (HEATH, TX – Feb. 6, 2018) The City of Heath’s traditional Easter Saturday celebration on March 31 features the Heart of Heath 5k and 1-Mile Family Run with awards for the top 3 boys and top 3 girls! What to expect: *USATF Certified 5k course with chip-timed start and finish lines for […]
(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 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 15, 2018) The Rockwall ISD Culinary Team recently competed at the Texas Regional ProStart Competition at the University of Houston, winning first place and earning the first ever perfect score in the competition’s history. The team had 60 minutes and two portable burners to complete two, three-course meals. They were judged on […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 14, 2018) Rockwall County Elections Administrator Chris Lynch shared the following information today in an effort to address voters’ questions and provide clarification about the county’s new electronic voting system which will be used in the upcoming election. A recent Blue Ribbon News article headlined, “Voting Goes Digital in Rockwall County” explained […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 14, 2018) If you’re driving around Rockwall you will likely see a Rockwall ISD school bus throughout the day, but if you look closely, you just might see a Valentine Bus. How do you know if it’s a Valentine Bus? The most obvious identifier is the large red heart on the front, […]
Tea Time (ROCKWALL, TX — February 13, 2018) Even if the Starbucks drive thru knows your vehicle by sight, you own the latest high-end espresso maker, or you’ve secretly googled the phrase “coffee IV” before, Stuart and Brenda Meyers believe there’s a tea out there for you. Their new business Sterling Tea Spot, located on […]
HOW I MET MY MATE Editor’s Note: Three lucky pairs of local lovebirds have won a FREE massage from EveryBody Massage Rockwall following our “How I Met My Mate” contest on Facebook. Congratulations to the winners: Jared and Bethany Hooks Shelby and Dylan Hiller Jason and Candis Linscott We are also excited to announce that Blue Ribbon News […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 7, 2018) The locally produced and directed crime drama “Bomb City” makes its premiere in select cities nationwide on Friday, Feb. 9. The film will also be available for download on iTunes, Amazon and everywhere On Demand. “Bomb City” tells the story of 19-year-old punk musician Brian Deneke, who was killed […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—February 2, 2018) Rockwall Women’s League brought out the bubbly and hung their hats on another ever-popular annual fundraiser event: The Big Hat Affair. This year’s ladies brunch was themed “Big Hats and Bubbly” and featured a silent auction, dessert fun and games, and of course, plenty of enormous headwear. Ladies were treated to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 31, 2018) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation installed its new officers for 2018 during its annual meeting on Jan. 14 at Our House in Rockwall. RCHF Member Leigh Plagens led the installation ceremony and welcomed Mark Russo as the Historical Foundation’s President; Leslie Milder as 1st Vice President (Membership); Patti Canup […]