ROCKWALL, TX (April 17, 2024) You’re invited to attend a series of Stakeholder Engagement Workshops on behalf of the Commissioners Court, Rockwall County Strategic Plan 2050, and the Community Steering Committee. By participating in these sessions, you will be able to assess and address the future issues facing the county and other variables that will […]
Rockwall, TX (April 11, 2024) – The mobile food pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 16. The pantry is open from 9:00am-11:00am and will be located on the church property at 1305 Damascus Road in Rockwall. Each month, the North Texas Food Bank mobile pantry in partnership with […]
Rockwall, TX (April 8, 2024) – Weather permitting, a partial opening of the westbound I-30 frontage road bridge will begin the evening of Wednesday, April 10. Once the bridge opens, there will be a traffic shift on Dalrock Road at the I-30 intersection through summer 2024: • Southbound Dalrock Rd. traffic will continue to westbound […]
Rockwall, TX-April 2, 2024 – Rockwall County Judge Frank New believes that the county is currently experiencing uncontrolled growth and development. He argues that this is the result of developers having too much control over the pace and scale of growth. According to Judge New, “The Texas Legislature has granted counties certain regulatory authority over […]
Rockwall, TX (April 1, 2024) – Meet Cricket! This 10-month-old pup is sweet and full of energy! She is the best girl in her foster home- she’s house-trained and sleeps through the night in her kennel. Cricket loves to play and have fun, but she’s also all about snuggling up when it’s time to relax. […]
Rockwall, TX (April 1, 2024) – The experience of stress is universal, no one escapes. Therefore, developing a healthy response to stress is a skill that will serve you well throughout your life. Some stressors are within your realm of control and can be prevented. Other stressors are unavoidable but can be alleviated by practicing […]
Editor’s Note: Blue Ribbon News is pleased to welcome ‘Here We Grow: Tips from Rockwall County Master Gardeners’ as an exclusive new feature in our publication. This guest column and photos by Michele Campbell, President, Rockwall County Master Gardener Association. ROCKWALL, TX (March 25, 2024) – As spring weather arrives, it’s time for the usual […]
Rockwall, TX (March 25, 2024) – Good morning everyone! I’m Ashley, and I’m a very good girl! I enjoy walks and giving my foster family lots of love and snuggles. I will be just the right family companion for a very lucky family! I am 5-months old, dog-friendly, spayed, microchipped, and current on age-appropriate vaccines. […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 21, 2024) – The Rockwall County Local Regional Emergency Food and Shelter Board #8332-00 HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM. Rockwall County has been chosen to receive $ 49,070.00 in Phase 41 funding to […]
Fate, TX (March 20, 2024) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has announced a new location in Rockwall County to help accomplish their goal of drowning prevention. Beginning in April, swim lessons will be offered at the Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy located in Fate, TX. The ability to swim can be taught early to […]