ROCKWALL, TX – November 12, 2020 — On Thursday, Nov. 12, at approximately 1:08 p.m., the Rockwall Police Department and Rockwall Fire Department responded to a report of a plane crash near the 1900 Block of State Highway 66 next to Ralph Hall Municipal Airport. Upon arrival, a single-engine aircraft was located in a field […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2020 – Hamm Elementary family recently celebrated all of the amazing things accomplished throughout the first term by hosting their first Virtual Hero Huddle. From celebrating the PTO fundraiser surpassing their goal and raising $16,255, to watching some of their favorite teachers get pied in the face, to honoring students […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2020 – Nebbie Williams Elementary School teachers were recently surprised with a school supply shopping spree, courtesy of a former Nebbie Williams student, Lance Carter. Lance is currently a junior at Rockwall High School, and was concerned when he heard about the extra expenses that were being incurred in an […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2020 – Rockwall ISD is proud to announce seven National Merit Commended, four National Hispanic Scholars and two National Achievement Scholars. The seven National Merit Commended students are among the top 5% throughout the nation recognized for their exceptional academic promise. The National Hispanic Recognition Program, established in 1983, is […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 11, 2020 — The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall welcomed the Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117 of Rockwall, local dignitaries and officials, and veterans from the community to observe a special ceremony on Veterans Day. The outdoor event recognized and remembered those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and those […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 11, 2020 – The City of Rockwall will host a FREE Shred Day from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 21 in the parking lot of City Hall, 385 S. Goliad Street. Residents with household papers that need shredding are welcome to bring them for shredding! Blue Ribbon News staff report. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2020 – The TRU by Hilton in Rockwall-Dallas today celebrated its official Grand Opening. The co-owners of the new hotel, Bill Margaritis and McNeill Hotel Company, announced that the McNeill Hotel Company will oversee all management and operations of the new hotel. Rockwall is a fast growing suburb along the […]
County Official Selected for Leadership 254 AUSTIN, TX – Nov. 10, 2020 – The Texas Association of Counties has selected Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper to receive a scholarship and participate in Leadership 254, its leadership development program for county officials. The program is designed to advance the leadership skills of county officials to […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 10, 2020 – Veterans eat free on Veteran’s Day at Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor in Rockwall. Veterans may choose from Dodie’s special Veterans Day Menu. The offer is dine-in only on Nov. 11, 2020, and cannot be combined with any other offers; show military ID. Dodie’s Rockwall is a […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 10, 2020 – Rest Haven Funeral Home and Memorial Park has joined with Trinity Hospice and Royse City Medical Lodge to collect stocking stuffers for seniors. Requested items include Kleenex, cough drops, deodorant, socks, hard candy, snacks, and nuts. Donations may be dropped off by Dec. 11 at Rest Haven Rockwall […]