Quest students pay special visit to area seniors

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 6, 2015) The lessons learned at Rockwall ISD Quest Academy go much deeper than schoolwork. Each year, Principal Brian Neely and Counselor Michel Jensen incorporate service projects into the curriculum. Most recently, Quest students decorated and delivered pumpkins to Autumn Leaves nursing home. They played board games, Dominoes, and Bingo with […]

Rockwall ISD Central Office helps Pack the Pantry

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 6, 2015) The Rockwall ISD Central Office Helping Hands Food Drive collected more than 1,000 food items to fill the community food pantry!! Way to go! Photo submitted by Shelley Garrett, Ed.D., Director of Student and Family Services, Rockwall Independent School District. The Blue Ribbon News print edition is delivered free […]

Contract awarded for highway improvements in Rockwall County

Project will add additional pavement, new surface to FM 548 (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov 6, 2015) In an ongoing effort to enhance state roadways and improve safety, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) approved a contract to rehabilitate and resurface FM 548 from SH 205 to SH 66. The contract for the $13.7 million project […]

Free Microsoft, Job Skill Classes to be offered at Rockwall County Library

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 6, 2015) The Texas State Library & Archives Commission recently awarded funding to the Rockwall County Library under its Impact Grant program. Rockwall County Library will provide free job skill classes beginning January 2016. Classes are designed to build the technology and work skills of area residents. Patrons will be able […]

Jones teachers celebrate grants

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 6, 2015) The Rockwall Education Foundation awarded lots of grants this week. Jones Elementary teachers:  Mrs. Orr, Mrs. Loya, and Mrs. Barnes were chosen as recipients. They are beyond excited to get to work with their students using a 3D printer and recycler. The students are excited, too! Submitted by Jennifer […]

Veteran’s Day event to celebrate heroes at both ends of the leash

Veteran’s Day event to celebrate heroes at both ends of the leash

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 5, 2015) On Wednesday, November 11th from 9 am to 1 pm, Rest Haven Funeral Home in Rockwall will be the site of a Veterans Day event featuring a supply drive to benefit Patriot Paws Service Dogs.  The event will also include a live service dog demonstration by Ret. Col. Keith Young […]

Rockwall Fire Department investigating gasoline odor

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 5, 2015) The Rockwall Fire Department received a report of strong odor similar to that of a petroleum based product, while driving through the intersection of N. Lakeshore Drive and West Rusk Street in Rockwall. The Rockwall Fire Department discovered the appearance of a petroleum product on the water in the […]

Rockwall’s Hometown Christmas Celebration includes parade, tree lighting, downtown festivities

Rockwall’s Hometown Christmas Celebration includes parade, tree lighting, downtown festivities

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 5, 2015) Enjoy a full slate of holiday happenings from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 5 in historic downtown Rockwall as all of your favorite community events are combined for a one-day family celebration. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. with the annual Kiwanis Christmas parade, followed by photos with […]

Cullins-Lake Pointe students learn from high school visitors

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 5, 2015) Rockwall High School Principal Dr. Courtney Gober recently visited 5th and 6th grade students at Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary, to share the importance of good study habits now and how that will affect them when they get into high school and in turn their futures. Dr. Gober brought several high […]