(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 22, 2016) When I was a young lad turning six, the year was 1942. That may seem like eons ago, but to me, it’s still frozen in time, as if it happened yesterday. My best friend and next door neighbor, Loice O., looked forward to each new day and the […]
(HEATH, TX – March 17, 2016) With Senior Prom fast approaching, Rockwall-Heath High School students were reminded to make it a night to remember, not one to forget, with a presentation of the Shattered Dreams program highlighting the dangers of drinking and driving which took place on March 14-15 at the RHHS campus (801 Laurence […]
Nourishing mind, body and soul (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 16, 2016) Seniors and disabled citizens throughout Rockwall County looking for a delicious meal and fun social activities need look no further than the Royse City Senior Center, which recently entered into a partnership with Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County to provide […]
Big name headliners expected to be huge draw for annual family-friendly historical celebration (ROCKWALL, TX – March 15, 2016) The Rockwall Founders’ Day Festival 2016, celebrating Rockwall’s 162nd birthday, is shaping up to be quite a celebration, especially with the announcement of big name country music performers, Diamond Rio and Stoney LaRue. With more than […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (March 15, 2016) Our Blue Ribbon News Early Spring/Easter issue is on its way to more than 18,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath this week. View it online now by clicking the cover image below. Submit your stories, announcements and events for publication by emailing . Thank you for supporting our local […]
The City of Rowlett Parks and Recreation Department invites all within the community to come unwind and have fun while listening to the area’s best bands during the inaugural Summer Concert Series/Food Truck Fridays, Friday nights in August at Pecan Grove Park (5300 Main St) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. In addition to amazing tunes, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 1, 2016) Rock Wall Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, recently hosted its Spring Awards Presentation Tea at the home of DAR member Carolyn Duckworth. Community Service Award DAR member Sandra Solomon presented the Community Service Award to Lt. Colonel Gene Allen, United States Army Retired. LTC Allen became […]
Students display servant leadership (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 20, 2016) Parents and students of Pullen Elementary School collected 86 bags of food to kick-start this month’s Students Serving Others (SSO) service project benefitting the Rockwall County Helping Hands Food Pantry. Pullen faculty and students packed the gymnasium at the school to welcome Jon Bailey, president […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 17, 2016) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt, City Manager Rick Crowley and Economic Development Corporation President Sheri Franza shed some positive light on the outlook of the city’s economic and business ventures during the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s State of the City Partnership Luncheon Feb. 17 at the Rockwall County Courthouse. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 17, 2016) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation is thrilled to celebrate 20 years of successfully supporting the development, expansion and relocation of new and existing companies to Rockwall. “It’s exciting to see what the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation has accomplished in the last 20 years,” said REDC president and CEO Sheri […]