ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 1, 2015) A FREE Girls Lacrosse Clinic, open to girls of all ages, is being offered at Cain Middle School, 6620 FM 549, through the end of April. Those interested in learning the skills, drills and rules of Girls Lacrosse are encouraged to attend from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays. Known as the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2015) Artists and art lovers from around the Rockwall community will soon see a brand new, one-of-a-kind art gallery come to town, featuring artwork from several of Rockwall’s finest artists. Local artists H. Doug Agee, Bob Chilton, Joetta Currie, Betty Hoaglund, and James and Nancy Kuntz have been busy putting paint […]
Building for the Future ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 26, 2015) The Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County headquarters are about to receive some much-needed renovations, thanks to the Leadership Rockwall Class of 2015. The goal is to raise $30,000 to refurbish the MOWSS offices by April, and save the charity an estimated $90,000 over […]
Home School Athletic Association adds Water Polo to its sports lineup ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2015) A year ago, homeschool parent Linda Fletcher worked hard in this community to see if Rockwall could find the numbers it would take to field the nations first “all homeschool high school water polo team.” Having accomplished this, her sights were set […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 4, 2014) For the sixth year in a row, Rockwall Community Playhouse will present Rockwall’s Got Talent, a community-wide talent show that puts the fun in fundraising by drawing a variety of performers from across the Metroplex competing for cash prizes. The showcase for gifted entertainers is the brainchild of Rockwall Community Playhouse’s […]
Place 4 Councilman wants to “keep city’s success on solid footing” ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 30, 2014) Councilman Dennis Lewis is preparing for the coming new year by announcing his candidacy for Mayor of Rockwall. “After careful consideration and much prayer, Clarissa and I have decided I can best continue to serve our community as Mayor,” […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 26, 2014) Rockwall Summer Musicals is Puttin’ on the Ritz on New Year’s Eve from 7:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. at Woodcreek Clubhouse with a celebration gala. The event, which provides a tax deductible fundraising opportunity for the public, also includes a full beef tenderloin dinner prepared by a local, professional chef, […]
ROCKWALL, HEATH, TX (Dec. 23, 2014) Local resident and Blue Ribbon News staff writer/reporter Austin Wells is compiling a photographic history of Heath and is looking for your help! Austin is assembling historic images of Heath and the stories that go with them to include in an upcoming book to be published by Arcadia Publishing, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 17, 2014) Friends of Rockwall County Helping Hands liken the legacy of Margo Nielsen to a quote from Winston Churchill: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Clearly, the spirit of Helping Hands today is a reflection of Nielsen’s giving of herself. Past […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 13, 2014) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is in the middle of their 2014 Holiday Hunger Campaign: Nourish Rockwall Seniors. The campaign is a significant fundraiser for their operating fund and contributes to operations year round. At this time of year, you can have an impact on someone’s […]