City council approves Specific Use Permit for Chick-fil-A in north Rockwall

City council approves Specific Use Permit for Chick-fil-A in north Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 19, 2018) North Rockwall residents can look forward to eating more chicken after the city council unanimously approved a Specific Use Permit for a proposed second Chick-fil-A location during its regular meeting on Monday, June 18. The proposed full-service restaurant will be located on the 1.4 acres of land situated at […]

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2018 celebrates graduation

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2018 celebrates graduation

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2018) Members of the Leadership Rockwall Class of 2018 received their diplomas during their graduation ceremony on May 16 at the San Jacinto Plaza in downtown Rockwall. The event featured an address from keynote speaker James Capra with the Frontline Leadership Group, the presentation of the Alumni of the Year […]

Rockwall YMCA celebrates record-breaking spring sports season

Rockwall YMCA celebrates record-breaking spring sports season

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2018) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall recently wrapped up its most successful spring sports season to date, with its volleyball and soccer programs recording their highest enrollment ever. Rockwall Y spring volleyball closed out the season with championship games on May 12. Winners of the second through fourth grade […]

Class of 2018 Valedictorians and Salutatorians Announced

(ROCKWALL ISD – June 5, 2018) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce the Class of 2018 Valedictorians and Salutatorians for Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School. Rockwall High School graduation is Tuesday, June 5 at 7 p.m. at Curtis Culwell Center. Rockwall-Heath High School graduation is Wednesday, June 6 at 7 p.m. at Curtis Culwell […]

Poiema Foundation-Alliance Auto Auction partnership aids victims of human trafficking

Poiema Foundation-Alliance Auto Auction partnership aids victims of human trafficking

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2018) Texas-based Alliance Auto Auction has been teaming up with a local Rockwall ministry to help make a difference in the lives of those who have fallen victim to human trafficking. For every car Alliance Auto Auction-Dallas sells during its auctions this year, the company will give back a portion […]

Q&A with Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy Principal Alison Belliveau

Q&A with Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy Principal Alison Belliveau

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2018) This coming fall, Rockwall ISD will open the doors to its Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy – a 154,944 square-foot facility providing students from Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath high schools the opportunity to explore career options and professional certifications. Housing a maximum capacity of 1,100 students, the Academy […]

Rockwall residents give back to community heroes

Rockwall residents give back to community heroes

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2018) Local banker Jennifer Ott and realtor Delena Radney have joined forces to give back to their community’s heroes in need through the Homes for Heroes program. Through the program, Ott and Radney assist firefighters, law enforcement, military (active, reserves and veterans), healthcare workers, EMS and teachers with finding and […]

Blue Ribbon News June 2018 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News June 2018 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (May 31, 2018) Here’s a digital look at our June print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, and various local […]