(ROCKWALL, TX — August 24, 2017) In an ongoing effort to enhance state roadways and improve safety, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) approved a contract to restore the pavement and add safety shoulders on FM 549 from FM 550 to SH 205. The contract for the $11.5 million project was awarded to Ed Bell […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 24, 2017) SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Rockwall, Texas was joined by the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce to commemorate the grand opening with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony located at 2601 Lakefront Trail. The dedication took place on Thursday, August 10th, 2017 at 1:20pm. The 105-suite hotel, will operate as a Marriott […]
Blue Ribbon News Editor / Senior Reporter Austin Wells caught up with Dr. John “JJ” Villarreal to hear his thoughts on his highly-successful first 14 months as Superintendent for the Rockwall Independent School District, and what more he hopes to accomplish for the district’s youth in the upcoming 2017-2018 school year. What are some of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 23, 2017) The new City of Rockwall Fire Chief, Kenneth Cullins, will be the guest speaker at a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony hosted by Rest Haven Funeral Home & Memorial Park. The community event, marking the 16th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, will honor the lives of the first responders killed […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 23, 2017) In Texas elementary schools, multiplication is being introduced towards the end of 2nd grade. For parents with kids who are struggling with their multiplication facts, fear not: Mathnasium of Rockwall-Heath can help. MULTIPLICATION CLINICS Beginning Sept. 25, Mathnasium will offer an eight-week Multiplication Clinic designed to help young mathematicians develop […]
Parents In Rockwall Area Invited To Check Out Children’s Enrichment Program (ROCKWALL, TX – August 16, 2017) The Little Gym of Rockwall, a children’s enrichment and development franchise, is opening its doors to local families to tour the facility and experience the center’s fun approach to active learning. From 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 26th, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 18, 2017) Texas drivers will have to keep their eyes on the road and off their phones when a new statewide ban on texting while driving goes into effect Sept. 1. Authored by State Representative Tom Craddick, R-Midland, House Bill 62 prohibits reading, writing or sending electronic messages using a wireless […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 16, 2017) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) will hold its August monthly meeting at 7:00 PM, Monday, August 28, 2017. This month’s guest speaker is Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson. Mr. Eavenson has been Rockwall County Sheriff since 2001. This last June, Eavenson became president of the National […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 20, 2017) The 2017 eclipse is upon us here in Rockwall. First contact is at 11:40 and last contact is at 2:40…that’s a fancy way of saying when it starts and finishes. It will be darkest around 1:10:43.2 seconds…give or take a few microseconds (astronomer humor!) Most of my astronomy colleagues […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 20, 2017) Hi, I’m Olivia! I am a 30 pound, super sweet 1 year old mix. I have beautiful brindle markings and golden brown eyes. I get along great with all sizes of dogs and I like cats too but my foster’s cats are kind of cranky. I’ve still got a […]