Hot off the press: Blue Ribbon News Rockwall County October print edition

Blue Ribbon News 9/22 10:36A Editor

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Sept. 22, 2023 — Our latest print edition is on its way to mailboxes, but you can preview a digital version of our October issue right now by clicking the cover image below. The print edition delivers to about 17,500 homes...

Iwo Jima Marine veteran, 98, to sing God Bless America before Sunday's race at TMS

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 9/22 10:06A NBCDFW Staff

A 98-year-old veteran U.S. Marine from Fort Worth will perform God Bless America before Sunday s NASCAR race at Texas Motor Speedway. Track officials say Cpl. Don Graves, a Fort Worth resident who is...

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION

City of Heath TX 9/21 8:51P City Hall

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Heath, Texas, at its meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on December 12, 2023, at its regular meeting place at City Hall, 200 Laurence Drive, Heath, Texas, tentatively proposes to authorize...

Rockwall man sentenced to 50 years for possession of child pornography

Blue Ribbon News 9/21 12:31P Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 21, 2023) This week, 382nd Judicial District Judge Brett Hall sentenced Stacey Christian Owens to fifty (50) years in the penitentiary after Owens pled guilty to five counts of Possession of Child Pornography. Owens, 49, was...

CITY OF HEATH LIFTS STAGE 2 RESTRICTIONS: 09.21.23

City of Heath TX 9/21 8:42A City Hall

CITY OF HEATH LIFTS STAGE 2 RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE 09/21/23 UPDATED: September 21, 2023: 1:43 pm CATEGORY: City News , WATER Share this post Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on WhatsApp Share...

Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Announces ‘Leadership Rockwall’ Class of 2024

Blue Ribbon News 9/21 6:45A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (September 21, 2023) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce announced its Leadership Rockwall Class of 2024 at Rockwall’s Spring Hill Suites by Marriott on Tuesday evening. All class members attended an official orientation followed by...

CrossFit Swashbuckle to host 2nd annual “Row for Vets” on November 4

Blue Ribbon News 9/21 6:18A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (September 21, 2023) Saturday, November 4 at 8:00 a.m. CrossFit Swashbuckle of Fate, Texas will be hosting their 2nd annual ROW 4 VETS! This is a FUN family friendly fundraising event to benefit the Coast X Coast Foundation. This is...

DFW Bank Snapshot: Take a closer look at Lakeside Bank

Dallas Business Journal 9/20 5:13P Holden Wilen

In this week's DFW Bank Snapshot, we look at Lakeside Bank, the only bank based in Rockwall.

H-E-B announces new stores in Prosper, Melissa, Rockwall

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 9/19 10:03A NBCDFW Staff

H-E-B says they ll start construction on three new North Texas locations next year in Prosper, Melissa and Rockwall. The San-Antonio-based grocer said the store in Melissa will be located at the northeast corner of US Highway 75 and Texas Highway...

H-E-B's Allen store will open early next month

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 9/19 9:53A NBCDFW Staff

H-E-B says they ll open their new store in Allen next month on Oct. 4, their third location in Collin County. With stores located on the fringe of the Metroplex for years, until recently the Texas-based grocer has been slow to move into the big...

Two Rockwall HS, Two Rockwall-Heath HS Students Named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists, Top 1%...

Blue Ribbon News 9/19 6:21A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (September 19, 2023) The National Merit Scholarship Program has selected four Rockwall ISD students as part of the 1% in the country named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists. Congratulations to Rockwall High School students Kaley...

Rockwall City Council Marks a Decade of Lower Property Taxes, Adopts Lowest Rate… Again!

Blue Ribbon News 9/19 5:42A Melanie M

ROCKWALL, TX – September 18, 2023 – At their meeting tonight, Monday September 18, the Rockwall City Council voted to adopt a rate below the no new revenue tax rate (formerly known as the effective rate), which continues a decadelong trend to...

Meet Snowy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Blue Ribbon News 9/19 5:29A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (September 19, 2023) Snowy is a beautiful Tabby and Snowshoe Siamese mix. She is shy at first but loves to being petted and loved on, so she comes around! Snowy is fine with being held for short periods, but she prefers laying in...

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Meeting from August 18, 2023

Blue Ribbon News 9/19 5:11A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (September 19, 2023) NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Recognitions Congratulations to outstanding...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FISCAL YEAR 2024 PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET – REVISED

City of Heath TX 9/18 10:42A City Hall

The City of Heath will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, September 25, 2023 concerning its 2024 Fiscal Budget for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. The Public Hearing will be held at a meeting of the City Council at 6:00...