Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Meeting Highlights: Recognitions, Approvals & 2022-23 School Calendar

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Meeting Highlights: Recognitions, Approvals & 2022-23 School Calendar

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 14, 2021) The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing last night’s RISD Board of Trustees meeting. NOTE: For information on every agenda item presented, please view the Board meeting videos available at rockwallisd.com. Board of Trustees Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized outstanding individuals and groups for the following accomplishments: o […]

Rockwall County Republican Hispanic Club to welcome Lt. Col. Allen West

Rockwall County Republican Hispanic Club to welcome Lt. Col. Allen West

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 13, 2021) The Rockwall County Republican Hispanic Club was honored to host a very important meeting recently with Texas GOP Chair, Matt Rinaldi. Mr. Rinaldi outlined current plans and plans for a strong Election 2022. We were pleased that Rockwall GOP Chair, Sharon Henson, introduced Mr. Rinaldi. We were privileged that that […]

Free drive-in holiday movie event at Rockwall-Heath High School benefiting Helms Hope

Free drive-in holiday movie event at Rockwall-Heath High School benefiting Helms Hope

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 13, 2021) Reserve your free ticket and bring the family out to the Rockwall-Heath High School parking lot at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 for the 2nd annual drive-in movie event benefiting Helms Hope. The featured movie, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, will be aired outdoors on a 60′ tall […]

Rockwall couple lights up community with extreme, colorful Christmas display

Rockwall couple lights up community with extreme, colorful Christmas display

ROCKWALL, TX – December 13, 2021 — When it comes to making spirits bright during the holidays, Roger Shank and Donna Orr of Rockwall know just how to amp up the Christmas spirit within the community. Throughout December, the couple welcomes the community to their spectacular drive-up Christmas lights display on their five-acre homestead at […]

Rockwall Riptides make waves at YMCA Fall Swim League Championships

Rockwall Riptides make waves at YMCA Fall Swim League Championships

ROCKWALLL, TX – December 9, 2021 — The Rockwall Riptides made a big splash at the YMCA Fall Swim League Championships this past weekend, taking home 15 individual High Point Awards and the Overall Team High Point Award. The Riptides competed with more than 375 swimmers and nine teams in the competition. “These kids have […]

Rockwall County first responders honored at appreciation luncheon

Rockwall County first responders honored at appreciation luncheon

  ROCKWALL, TX – December 3, 2021 — Rockwall County police, fire and EMS were treated to an outdoor barbecue lunch Thursday at Harry Myers Park, in recognition and appreciation of their dedication to protect and serve. The Chamber’s 6th Annual First Responders Appreciation Luncheon welcomed guest speaker Quint Avenetti, US Marine Corps (Retired), and […]

Carter BloodCare drive at Texas Health Hospital Rockwall includes chance to win a new Chevy Spark

Carter BloodCare drive at Texas Health Hospital Rockwall includes chance to win a new Chevy Spark

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 2, 2021) The Carter BloodCare bus will be on the Texas Health Hospital Rockwall campus Thursday, Dec. 23, and blood donors have a chance to win a New Chevy Spark from Classic Fleet and Commercial. COVID-19 antibody testing will also be available for all donors. Plus, all donors will receive a fleece […]

Calling all chocolate lovers: Women in Need announces date for Chocolate Indulgence 2022

Calling all chocolate lovers: Women in Need announces date for Chocolate Indulgence 2022

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 2, 2021) Mark your calendars and join Women in Need (WIN) for their annual Chocolate Indulgence event, set for Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, guests will enjoy a memorable  evening of decadent chocolate, fine dining, dancing, and a silent and live auction for a good cause. Stay […]

Rockwall Professional Firefighters Association, community raise $10,000 for local mom battling rare form of breast cancer

Rockwall Professional Firefighters Association, community raise $10,000 for local mom battling rare form of breast cancer

ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2021 — The Rockwall Professional Firefighters Association held a t-shirt fundraiser campaign throughout the month of October, in support of local mom Jennifer Cordtz who is battling Stage 4 Inflammatory Breast Cancer. This morning, community members and city officials joined the Cordtz family at Rockwall Fire Station No. 2 to […]

Christmas 2021 Holiday Happenings in Rockwall County

Christmas 2021 Holiday Happenings in Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX – November 30, 2021 — Christmas time is here! If you’re looking for things to do to celebrate the holiday season, Blue Ribbon News has you covered with our guide to local Christmas events happening around Rockwall County. If you have a local holiday event you’d like us to share, email editor@blueribbonnews.com, and […]