ROCKWALL, TX. (July 17, 2015) The City of Rockwall has selected Ryan Miller as the new Director of Planning. Current Director, Robert LaCroix, will end his 35-year career in municipal government and retire on July 31st. Ryan has experience in community development, urban design, and historical preservation, and is committed to excellent customer service. All […]
WASHINGTONDC (July 14, 2015) This morning, the Obama administration announced a final agreement on Iran’s nuclear program. U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement in response. “All signs point to this deal being a disaster. The president’s arguments to the contrary don’t change the facts: the agreement will give Iran billions in sanctions […]
HEATH, TX. (July 14, 2015) First United Methodist Church of Heath, located at 140 Smirl Drive, invites children to attend Everst Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8:40 p.m. July 19 through 23. Kids in pre-K through 5th grade will experience God’s Mighty Power through fun and interactive ways. They will learn each day’s Bible point […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – July 7, 2015) It’s been quite an eventful and exciting year for local country music singer/songwriter Kyndal Rae Bullock, who not only recently graduated from Rockwall-Heath High School but did so while recording her very first album, “Dance With Me.” The album –which was released last month – includes many songs written […]
HEATH, TX. (July 2, 2015) The Fulton School of Heath, a co-educational, independent, college preparatory school serving students in PreK through 12th grade, is pleased to welcome two new faculty members, and announce the promotion of another. Jessica Sheppard Jessica Sheppard is joining The Fulton School this fall to teach third grade. This will be her […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (June 30, 2015) On June 26th, the Wind Ensemble from Rockwall-Heath High School advanced to state in the TMEA Honor Band Contest. The listening was held at Keller Central High School. The process included a blind listening of the live unedited recordings by the winning bands from Regions 3, 4, 21, and 25. Through […]
(HEATH, TX – June 29, 2015) For a patriotic hometown American experience, join the festivities at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade on Saturday, July 4. A vintage WWII plane flyover will start the parade at 9 a.m., and U.S. Congressman John Ratcliffe will kick off the patriotic program immediately after the parade […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 28, 2015) Quest Academy has served the Rockwall community for nearly 20 years as an alternative to traditional high school. While many assume that its students are troubled kids in need of discipline, Rockwall ISD Director of Student & Family Services Shelley Garrett says this is not necessarily the case. “In […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 28, 2015) The Fulton School of Heath recently celebrated the graduation of its eleven senior class members. This year’s valedictorian was Zachary Johnson, and due to the proximity of their final GPAs, Lauren Johnson and Meredith Pollock were both salutatorians. “They are wonderful young people, and they have been as close […]
Blue Ribbon News has compiled a list of fireworks displays, parades and other Fourth of July festivities happening in and around the Lake Ray Hubbard area to celebrate Independence Day 2015. Here’s the line-up; check back for continued updates! To share your events, email . FRIDAY, JUNE 26 ROYSE CITY FOURTHFEST Celebrate Freedom with free […]