Blue Ribbon News 2022 Summer Camp Spotlight, Rockwall County and beyond

Blue Ribbon News 2022 Summer Camp Spotlight, Rockwall County and beyond

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX — Our Blue Ribbon News 2022 Summer Camp Spotlight features local summer camp programs, Vacation Bible Schools, sports and skills camps, recreational activities and fun, learning opportunities for kids (and adults!) throughout the summer season. We hope this growing compilation helps you and your family find fun and safe things to do […]

Tin Cup Golf Tourney benefiting Meals on Wheels set for May 20

Tin Cup Golf Tourney benefiting Meals on Wheels set for May 20

ROCKWALL, TX (April 19, 2022) 4ORE!!! Heads up, golfers! The Tin Cup Tournament benefitting Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County tees off at the Buffalo Creek Golf Club on Friday, May 20! Grab your clubs for a fun tournament on one of the most beautiful courses in Rockwall County. The tourney begins with […]

Community kicks off Easter with the return of Heart of Heath 5k and 1-Mile Family Run

Community kicks off Easter with the return of Heart of Heath 5k and 1-Mile Family Run

HEATH, TX (April 19, 2022) Spirits were high and rain showers held off as the Heath community gathered for the return of the Heart of Heath 5k and One-Mile Family Run. There were 314 runners and walkers, including Johnny Biffar of Plano, who took 1st Place in the 5k with a 17:25 time. The 1st […]

Rockwall ISD releases video explaining school finance basics

Rockwall ISD releases video explaining school finance basics

ROCKWALL, TX (April 19, 2022) Rockwall ISD has recently prepared and released a video, School Finance 101, that explains the Texas Education Agency‘s state funding system for all Texas public schools. “Rockwall ISD takes our fiscal responsibility to our taxpayers very seriously,” said Chief Financial Officer and video narrator David Carter. “Our goal is to […]

Tickets available for Rockwall Soroptimist 3rd Annual Brunch & Bunco

Tickets available for Rockwall Soroptimist 3rd Annual Brunch & Bunco

ROCKWALL, TX (April 19, 2022) Tickets are available now for the 3rd Annual Brunch and Bunco event hosted by Soroptimist International of Rockwall and sponsored by Divine Salon. Join them from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at Spring Hill Suites by Marriott Dallas Rockwall, 2601 Lakefront Trail at the Harbor. The $75 […]

Rockwall ‘Discovery Statue’ sculptor Jim Bryant to be Art League’s featured artist

Rockwall ‘Discovery Statue’ sculptor Jim Bryant to be Art League’s featured artist

ROCKWALL, TX (April 18, 2022) The Rockwall Art League is honored to host sculptor, Jim Bryant, as their feature artist for April. Jim’s history with RAL spans decades and he is a significant contributor to the art and history of Rockwall. His design for the commemorative statue depicting the founders of the original rock wall, […]

Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath high schools announce Top 10, Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath high schools announce Top 10, Valedictorian and Salutatorian

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (April 15, 2022) Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School recently announced the top 10 students for the Class of 2022. For RHS, the Valedictorian is Harrison DeLong and the Salutatorian is Angela Walters. For RHHS, the Valedictorian is Alexandra Wiprud and the Salutatorian is Reed Sitterle. Congratulations to these students for being […]

Rockwall ISD fashion design students are national qualifiers 

Rockwall ISD fashion design students are national qualifiers 

ROCKWALL, TX (April 15, 2022) Fashion Design students from the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy recently competed at the FCCLA State 2022 Fashion Design competition where eight out of 11 placed in the top five of four different categories consisting of Fashion Design and Fashion Construction.  Five out of the eight students placed in […]

Culinary students cook up wins in ProStart Competition

Culinary students cook up wins in ProStart Competition

ROCKWALL, TX (April 15, 2022) Culinary students from the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy recently competed at the Texas ProStart Competition. Danielle Iadanza of Rockwall High School placed first in the salsa competition, creating a roasted tomatillo salsa Verde.   Eliza Lackey (RHS), Clay Castenada (RHS), Natilee Hernandez (RHHS), Eileen Ramirez (RHHS), and Audrey Duvall […]

Rockwall Education Foundation Bowling Classic rolls again

Rockwall Education Foundation Bowling Classic rolls again

ROCKWALL, TX (April 14, 2022) Following a two-year hiatus, a community of friends, families and businesses returned to support the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation (REF) at their Annual Bowling Classic. The 2022 event, presented by Park Place Motorcars Dallas, is the largest fundraiser put on by the REF; the thousands of dollars raised through team […]