Rockwall-based ministry addresses human trafficking in North Texas
ROCKWALL, TX (August 20, 2014) The sex traffic industry might seem a distant scourge, like something happening only in troubled third-world regions. It’s hard to fathom that modern-day slavery could...
View ArticleState Fair butter sculptor spreads artistic message
A ‘Fair-ly’ Unusual Occupation September 30, 2014 - From chicken fried baked potatoes to funnel cakes and corn dogs, there’s no doubt that food is a main attraction at the State Fair of Texas. But for...
View ArticleBlue Ribbon News early holiday edition hits mailboxes
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (November 14, 2014) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which is on its way to nearly 18,000 homes throughout Rockwall and Heath this week. To submit your good news...
View ArticleAspasians fill Thanksgiving baskets for Rainbow Room families
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 19, 2014) This month the ladies of Aspasians once again provided Thanksgiving baskets for The Rainbow Room of Rockwall County. Thirty-two families were provided Thanksgiving bags...
View ArticleWFAA’s Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive kicks off at Dick’s Last Resort
(DALLAS– Nov. 24, 2014) Country music legend Randy Travis was at Dick’s Last Resort in Dallas Nov. 20, where his autographed guitar auctioned for $4,500 during the WFAA-Channel 8 Santa’s Helpers Toy...
View ArticleHawaiian Falls seeking nominations for Christmas Blessings program
GARLAND, TX. (December 3, 2014) Hawaiian Falls wants to hear about a family or individual who needs a special blessing this Christmas. Nominate humble heroes who always put others’ needs before their...
View ArticleBlue Ribbon News Holiday Edition hits mailboxes
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Dec. 17, 2014) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which is on its way to nearly 18,000 homes throughout Rockwall and Heath this week. To submit your good news and...
View ArticleRockwall’s Got Talent Semi-Finalists Announced
UPDATE – Feb. 16, 2015 – Congratulations to the contestants who auditioned this weekend and were selected to perform in the Rockwall’s Got Talent competition. The Semi-Final Round will be at 7 p.m....
View ArticleChildren, families with special needs get exclusive access to Hawaiian Falls
Champions Day benefits Special Olympics, MDA, and Easter Seals (July 28, 2014) Hawaiian Falls and Tom Thumb have joined forces for Champions Day on Saturday, August 9 at all five North Texas Hawaiian...
View ArticleNorth Texas Army Veteran to receive custom-built, mortgage-free home in Rockwall
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 16, 2015) U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jerry Holcomb and family received the surprise of a lifetime – and on America’s birthday, no less – when national nonprofit organization...
View ArticleRestaurants unveiled, reservations open for DFW Restaurant Week
DALLAS, TX (July 13, 2015) The official list of participating restaurants has been unveiled and reservations are now open for the summer’s hottest dining event, the 18th annual DFW Restaurant Week...
View ArticleHawaiian Falls gives special needs families exclusive access to the water parks
DALLAS, TX. (August 5, 2015) Hawaiian Falls hosted Champions Day at all five of its North Texas water parks for children and adults with special needs or medical issues. The “Champions” (individuals...
View ArticleBack on the bike after 50 years
Seventy old cyclist takes on 23-mi Hot Rocks course (ROCKWALL, TX – August 7, 2015) After a 50-year break, Larry Maddox is back on his bike. The 70-year-old picked up biking again last year and biked a...
View ArticleAddie Bryan raises thousands for hospital that helped her walk
(DALLAS, TX – August 12, 2015) Addison Bryan of Rockwall made a pretty big wish for her eighth birthday, and today that wish came true. In fact, her goal of raising $8,000 to give back to the hospital...
View ArticleOpen Carry gun law effective Jan 1
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 1, 2016) Rockwall residents learned all about the new Open Carry law that takes effect today during a special information session put on in mid-December by CARGO (Citizens...
View ArticleRockwall Realtor pledges to donate percentage of commission to charity
Return to Real Estate (ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 12, 2016) Whether you’re getting married, changing jobs, or moving to a new neighborhood, life transitions can be as exciting as they are stressful. For...
View ArticleNCTCOG considers plans for new bridge over Lake Ray Hubbard
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 27, 2017) The construction of a new bridge over Lake Ray Hubbard has been listed as a possible project in east-west transportation plans that are being studied by the North...
View ArticleRockwall student athlete commits to East Texas Baptist University
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) Gretta Sonnen (Rockwall High School, class of 2019) has verbally committed to play soccer for East Texas Baptist University. She will join the Tigers in the fall of...
View ArticleCriminal Interdiction Unit combats drug smuggling, human trafficking on North...
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 27, 2018) The team of deputies making up the North Texas Criminal Interdiction Unit are showing they’re a force to be reckoned with for those smuggling drugs and human cargo across...
View ArticleWWI Centennial: 3 Ways to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the end of WWI
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 27, 2018) One hundred years ago in August through November of 1918, thousands of Texans dedicated themselves to serving our country during World War I. Around 200,000 Texans...
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