Older Americans Day celebration Thursday to honor Rockwall County seniors

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – May 23, 2016) The community is welcome as Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County hosts the Older Americans Day Celebration at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 26 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 Yellow Jacket Lane. This year’s theme is “Blaze a Trail!” In preparation for this event each May, Rockwall County […]

Rockwall to host Memorial Concert May 27 featuring War Letters

Rockwall to host Memorial Concert May 27 featuring War Letters

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 17, 2016) The City of Rockwall will present a free, commemorative Memorial Day concert at 7 p.m. Friday, May 27 at the Harbor Amphitheater. “Last year was our first civic celebration of Memorial Day,” said Christopher Lynch, Memorial Day Planning Committee Chairman.  “We remembered those who have fallen by featuring music […]

Pioneer Day at Amy Parks Heath Elementary

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – May 23, 2016) Third graders at Amy Parks Heath Elementary School recently participated in Pioneer Day, a time when students bring history to life dressed as pioneers. As part of the tradition, students bring their lunches to school in pails. No packaged snacks or Lunchable-type meals are allowed; they bring only what […]

Meet Sally, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 23, 2016) Say hello to Sally!  Sally is a sweet girl that loves everyone she meets.  She is well behaved in the house…no crate needed for this beautiful girl. Sally has been spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated. Her adoption fee is a donation of $125. Email Rockwall Pets at to learn […]

Rockwall County First Responders embrace Carry the Load’s vision for Memorial Day

Remember, Honor, Celebrate (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – May 23, 2016) Carry the Load is a national event dedicated to restoring the true meaning of Memorial Day by connecting Americans to the sacrifices made by members of the military, law enforcement officers, firefighters and their families. The Rockwall County First Responders will once again embrace this vision […]

HSAA Water Polo athletes take honors at 2016 All Sports Banquet

HSAA Water Polo athletes take honors at 2016 All Sports Banquet

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 23,2016) The HSAA Water Polo Angels were honored for their accomplishments in their most successful season to date at the HSAA All Sports Spring Banquet held May 16th at the Richardson Civic Center. The 2016 season saw the HSAA Boys take 1st place at the North Texas Consolidated High School Championships […]

Helping Hands celebrates 40 years providing for underserved families in Rockwall

Helping Hands celebrates 40 years providing for underserved families in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 20, 2016) Helping Hands of Rockwall County celebrated a remarkable milestone of serving the needs of the community on Thursday, May 20, with a 40th Anniversary “Ruby Red” Dinner Party at Culpepper Steakhouse (309 I-30 Frontage Rd). Supporters of Helping Hands were invited to enjoy food stations, live entertainment, a silent […]

The Caregiver’s Season of Grief Takes a Village

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 20, 2016) I began this article some time ago only to put it down around the changing circumstances with my father-in-law.   I still find the information important to share however with a sadness knowing he too is now gone.  The following captures a part of the journey we all should understand […]