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Rockwall Boy Scout creates buzz worthy Eagle Scout project

Rockwall Boy Scout creates buzz worthy Eagle Scout project

Rockwall, TX (March 28, 2024) – Chris Fowler, sophomore at Rockwall High School, knew that he wanted to pursue a conservation project to complete his Eagle Scout requirements. The question…

Rockwall County businesses offer ‘go blue’ promos throughout April

Rockwall County businesses offer ‘go blue’ promos throughout April

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 26, 2024) – The community is encouraged to join in as the following area businesses offer ‘Go Blue’ promotions throughout April to raise awareness and funds…

Cooking with Ease: Go Blue with Blueberry Muffins

Cooking with Ease: Go Blue with Blueberry Muffins

Rockwall, TX (March 26, 2024) – Blueberry muffins have always been a favorite of mine. My husband, Evan, loves savory for breakfast, but I will always choose sweets. I drink…

Here’s why Rockwall County goes blue for kids in April

Here’s why Rockwall County goes blue for kids in April

Pictured are staff members of the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. Photo by BRN Media/Blue Ribbon News.  Where healing begins… ROCKWALL, TX (March 26, 2024) Every April during Child…

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Rockwall County businesses offer ‘go blue’ promos throughout April

Rockwall County businesses offer ‘go blue’ promos throughout April

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 26, 2024) – The community is encouraged to join in as the following area businesses offer ‘Go Blue’ promotions throughout April to raise awareness and funds…

Texas Health earns national recognition for Workplace Wellness

Texas Health earns national recognition for Workplace Wellness

American Heart Association’s Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard recognizes commitment to health ARLINGTON, TX (March 26, 2024) – Texas Health Resources has earned Platinum level on the American Heart Association’s 2023…

Paint and Photograph Rowlett: Call for entries

Paint and Photograph Rowlett: Call for entries

ROWLETT, TX (March 25, 2024) Artists ‘Round Texas “Paint and Photograph Rowlett 2024” Juried Art Competition is accepting entries in three categories: 2-dimensional media, photography, and drawing. Entry form and…

Meet Ashley, our Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Ashley, our Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (March 25, 2024) – Good morning everyone! I’m Ashley, and I’m a very good girl! I enjoy walks and giving my foster family lots of love and snuggles.…

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Sauce & Vine breaks ground in Downtown Fate

Sauce & Vine breaks ground in Downtown Fate

FATE, TX (March 22, 2024) Progress continues in Downtown Fate with the groundbreaking ceremony of Sauce & Vine, a full-service Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of downtown Fate adjacent…

Hanby Insurance welcomes Jeremy Neill to its growing team

Hanby Insurance welcomes Jeremy Neill to its growing team

ROCKWALL, TX (March 22, 2024) Hanby Insurance, located at 107 N. Goliad St. in Rockwall, recently welcomed Jeremy Neill to its growing commercial department, serving as Vice Pesident of Commercial…

Rockwall Area Chamber features non-profit Community Champions at monthly luncheon

Rockwall Area Chamber features non-profit Community Champions at monthly luncheon

Rockwall, TX (March 22, 2024) – Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Community Champions, eight local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, to the March Chamber membership luncheon.  Sharing their mission, passion projects,…

Chamber Connector: Your Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce in a nutshell

Chamber Connector: Your Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce in a nutshell

Editor’s Note: Blue Ribbon News is excited to feature this exclusive new Chamber Connector guest column in each print edition and online at blueribbonnews.com; written by Darby Nielsen and Amy…

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YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas bringing swim lessons to Fate

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas bringing swim lessons to Fate

Fate, TX (March 20, 2024) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has announced a new location in Rockwall County to help accomplish their goal of drowning prevention. Beginning…

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