ROCKWALL, TX, 2/20/23 – Rockwall High School Student Council attended the Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) District 3 conference this past weekend where they submitted their application for state recognitions and also ran for the position of recording secretary with RHS junior Emily Nielsen as their representative to the board. Not only were they […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 16, 2023) – Rockwall City Manager Mary Smith has officially named Edward Fowler as the Chief of the Rockwall Police Department. Fowler has been serving as Interim Chief since last August, after former Chief Max Geron retired from the role. The U.S. Marines veteran returned to his hometown after serving in the […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 15, 2023) Every morning and afternoon, Charlotte Fieldsmith, a fourth grader at Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary at the time, would see her sweet 90-year-old school crossing guard keep students safe as they crossed the street. Mrs. Elaine Watson was known as a charismatic and caring crossing guard who loved greeting the students […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Feb. 15, 2023) The Royse City ISD Education Foundation works to enhance and enrich the educational experience in the district. Executive Director Kim Crumrine, and a volunteer board of directors, have organized the first ever Eats & Education Event that will feature numerous Royse City High School students. Guests will enjoy lunch by […]
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has a Catholic Charities Dallas mobile community food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.m. The next date for the mobile pantry at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is Feb 21. Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food items are provided at no cost. […]
New facility offers convenient, personalized services ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 13, 2023) – Texas Health Resources opened a Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care™ facility in Rockwall. Breeze Urgent Care offers patients fast, convenient and personalized care with upscale amenities and transparent, affordable pricing. The Rockwall facility is one of 22 Breeze Urgent Care centers that have […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2023) ~ I begin my articles long before I sit down to pound them out on my keyboard. I mull them around for days, sometimes weeks at a time. With this being the “Season of Love” and my editor’s goal to provide meaningful content on the subject, I’ve wrestled with what […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8, 2023) We have made it past the New Year and are headed straight into Valentine’s Day. A day designed for lovers. All the hearts, candy, flowers, balloons and stuffed animals. You are now probably wondering how Candy Sushi fits into this category. Well, it fits for a few reasons. Let me […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 8, 2023) Each year for Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples to share stories of how they met. Their tales of true love are often sweet, funny, and sometimes quirky – but always a big hit among readers. This year’s submissions are featured in our latest print edition which […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8, 2023) The Rockwall City Council recognized some local first responders with Lifesaving Awards at their regular meeting last night. Thanks to the heroes’ swift teamwork, their patient is on the mend, and here to tell the tale. First on the scene at the Ralph Hall Airport to help an unresponsive Michael […]