Blue Ribbon News accepts ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (VIDEO)

Blue Ribbon News accepts ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (VIDEO)

ROCKWALL, TX (August 19, 2014) A challenge by Dan Keils, General Manager at Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor, resulted in Richard Redig of Blue Ribbon News dumping a bucket full of ice over his head not once – but THREE times this afternoon. (Let’s just say that Richard is usually the one behind the […]

‘The truth about who killed John F. Kennedy and why’

Author, historian Jim Gatewood presents theory on Kennedy’s assassination to Rock Ridge residents ROCKWALL, TX (August 7, 2014) Last week, Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care residents were treated to an inside scoop on the assassination of John F. Kennedy by author and historian Jim Gatewood. Gatewood addressed a dining room packed with attentive […]

Open Space Alliance promotes conservation of Rockwall County’s natural resources

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX. (June 25, 2015) Covering only 147 square miles, it’s a well known fact that Rockwall is the smallest county in Texas. Residents also recognize that the last half of the 20th century has brought many changes to this historically agricultural area. Its desirable location outside the ever-growingDallas metropolitan area also brings growth. […]

iGo Global: Helping students learn to make God famous

WYLIE/ROCKWALL, TX (June 25, 2014) Lance Shumake wants to see students involved in missions, and more specifically, to see this generation of students living “on mission.” As President of iGo Global for 14 years, Shumake has overseen high school and college student teams travel to 21 countries to help fulfill Christ’s Great Commission to make […]

Rockwall second grader honored for saving brother’s life

Rockwall second grader honored for saving brother’s life

ROCKWALL, TX (June 5, 2014) Eight-year-old Emma Santoro of Rockwall, whose quick thinking and bravery helped save the life her 18-month-old-brother, was recently presented the Rockwall Fire Department’s Civilian Medal of Honor Life Saving Award. The second grader was recognized in a ceremony at Nebbie Williams Elementary School, and later awarded the medal during a […]

Relay for Life Poker Run May 3

ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX (April 23, 2014) Ride your motorcycle or drive your car – but get to the Poker Run to raise money for the Relay for Life of Rockwall County. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3 at Hang Time Sports Grill in Rowlett. See poster for details. For info, contact Don Tarrant 214-914-9320. […]

Breakfast manager’s sunny-side-up attitude spills over to customers, employees

Doing business right ROCKWALL, TX (March 22, 2014) There are people who are blessed with the gift of hospitality. They have the unique ability to make strangers feel welcome; they generate feelings of warmth, comfort and home. Finding one of these individuals is like finding a precious gem on a pathway of stones.  You find […]