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Rockwall School of Music nominated for 2019 National Music School of the Year Award

Rockwall School of Music nominated for 2019 National Music School of the Year Award

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 17, 2018) Earlier this month, the Rockwall School of Music received notification that they were nominated as a Music School of the Year finalist…

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Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2019 Board of Directors

Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2019 Board of Directors

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 17, 2018) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce the 2019 incoming Board of Directors: Rick Bernas – Republic Services Eva…

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Rockwall agent among select group to be named Certified Advisor of Personal Insurance

Rockwall agent among select group to be named Certified Advisor of Personal Insurance

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2018) — Lindsey Collins of Dexter & Company has been awarded a Certified Advisor of Personal Insurance (CAPI) designation from the Aresty Institute…

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Message from Blue Ribbon News Editor-in-Chief

Message from Blue Ribbon News Editor-in-Chief

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2018) Blue Ribbon News is honored to have been nominated for BEST PRACTICES IN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce.…

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Message from Mayor Pro Tem David Billings, City of Fate

Message from Mayor Pro Tem David Billings, City of Fate

(FATE, TX – Dec. 13, 2018) Our future is bright! As we near the end of 2018, I wanted to reflect on this statement. Our City is hard at…

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Rep. Holland Names Jenni Knox District Director

Rep. Holland Names Jenni Knox District Director

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 11, 2018) On Monday, Dec. 10, Representative Justin Holland announced that Jenni Knox will serve as the HD-33 District Director. “Jenni has served our…

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NCTCOG seeks online input for list of funded projects

NCTCOG seeks online input for list of funded projects

Input opportunity begins Dec. 10 Dec. 10, 2018 (Arlington, Texas) — The North Central Texas Council of Governments will have an online public input opportunity addressing proposed modifications…

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Good Times

Extreme Charity Bake Sale for In-Sync Exotics Debuts Dec. 17

Extreme Charity Bake Sale for In-Sync Exotics Debuts Dec. 17

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 13, 2018) The Extreme Bake Sale and Craft Sale benefiting In-Sync…

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Local Veteran Receives New Handicap-Accessible Vehicle

Local Veteran Receives New Handicap-Accessible Vehicle

(ROYSE CITY, TX — November 28, 2018) On Thanksgiving week, local veteran Gary Wilkins received…

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IF: Gathering to Host Live Stream Worship Event Feb. 8-9, 2019

IF: Gathering to Host Live Stream Worship Event Feb. 8-9, 2019

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 7, 2018) Every year IF: Gathering brings together women to be…

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Joy Lutheran Church to Offer “Blue Christmas” Service Dec. 12

Joy Lutheran Church to Offer “Blue Christmas” Service Dec. 12

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 5, 2018) According to Tom Schwolert, minister at Joy Lutheran Church, Christmas…

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Rockwall Police to host Santa Cops 4 Kids 5K, 10K and 1-Mile Run Dec 8

Rockwall Police to host Santa Cops 4 Kids 5K, 10K and 1-Mile Run Dec 8

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 30, 2018) Blue Ribbon News is proud to once again partner with…

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Rockwall YMCA Celebrates Successful Fall Sports Season

Rockwall YMCA Celebrates Successful Fall Sports Season

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 30, 2018) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall wrapped up another…

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Celebrate the Christmas Season: Holiday Events Happening Around Town

Celebrate the Christmas Season: Holiday Events Happening Around Town

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 27, 2018) It’s the most wonderful time of the year! There…

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PHOTOS: Rockwall Helping Hands Festival of Trees 2018

PHOTOS: Rockwall Helping Hands Festival of Trees 2018

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 27, 2018) Rockwall County Helping Hands held their annual Festival of…

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Jingle and Mingle at The Flower Box Christmas Market

Jingle and Mingle at The Flower Box Christmas Market

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2018) Oh, what fun it will be to Jingle and Mingle…

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Pullen Elementary wins first place at Rockwall ISD Sculpture Show

Pullen Elementary wins first place at Rockwall ISD Sculpture Show

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 17, 2018) Second graders at Pullen Elementary recently took first place at the Third Annual Rockwall ISD Sculpture Show with their Chihuly-style “sea form” sculpture.…

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Rockwall High School Robotics Wraps Gifts for Rainbow Room

Rockwall High School Robotics Wraps Gifts for Rainbow Room

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 12, 2018) The Rainbow Room in Rockwall works with the Department of Family Protection Services, to provide essential items and gifts to children in…

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Rockwall High’s Walk the Line chosen for Best of High School A Cappella

Rockwall High’s Walk the Line chosen for Best of High School A Cappella

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 9, 2018) Rockwall High School’s Walk the Line a cappella show choir was recently chosen to be included on a compilation album: Best of High…

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‘Beyond on Home Planet’ grants awarded to Cullins-Lakepointe and Springer teachers

‘Beyond on Home Planet’ grants awarded to Cullins-Lakepointe and Springer teachers

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 7, 2018) Cullins-Lakepointe SAGE Teacher, Stephanie Pack, and Springer Elementary SAGE Teacher, Jenny Kaup, received a grant titled, “Beyond our Home Planet.” What if our…

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Blue Ribbon News December 2018 Print Edition Hits Mailboxes Throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News December 2018 Print Edition Hits Mailboxes Throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (November 26, 2018) Here’s a digital look at our December print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more…

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Meet Mystique, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Mystique, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 5, 2018) Hey there! Thanks for…

Meet Krueger, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Krueger, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 27, 2018) Krueger is a sweet…

Meet Bonzai, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Bonzai, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov.l. 20, 2018) Say hi to Bonzai. This…

Meet Spaz, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Spaz, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 13, 2018) Hey, hey!!! I’m…

Meet Sterling, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Sterling, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 5, 2018) My name is Sterling.…

Meet Jethro, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Jethro, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 29, 2018) Jethro is EXTREMELY affectionate…

Patriot PAWS to hold Veteran/Service Dog Graduation at Hilton Saturday

Patriot PAWS to hold Veteran/Service Dog Graduation at Hilton Saturday

New location for Fall 2018 event (ROCKWALL, TX –…

Meet Timex, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Timex, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 22, 2018) My name is Timex…

Rockwall Police to host Santa Cops 4 Kids 5K, 10K and 1-Mile Run Dec 8

Rockwall Police to host Santa Cops 4 Kids 5K, 10K and 1-Mile Run Dec 8

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 30, 2018) Blue Ribbon News is…

Jingle and Mingle at The Flower Box Christmas Market

Jingle and Mingle at The Flower Box Christmas Market

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2018) Oh, what fun it…

Aspasians Give 50 Thanksgiving Meals to Rainbow Room

Aspasians Give 50 Thanksgiving Meals to Rainbow Room

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 15, 2018) The members of the…

Lone Star CASA adds record number of new volunteers

Lone Star CASA adds record number of new volunteers

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 15, 2018) On November 14th, Judge…

New Patriot PAWS partnership to help connect veterans with service dogs

New Patriot PAWS partnership to help connect veterans with service dogs

Pet Store Launches Fundraiser for Patriot PAWS Service Dogs …

Lone Star CASA Celebrates National Adoption Month

Lone Star CASA Celebrates National Adoption Month

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 13, 2018) November is National Adoption…

Linda Lyon Elementary honors veterans

Linda Lyon Elementary honors veterans

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2018) The students and staff…

D-Day for V-Day: Local dentist to provide free dental services to veterans Nov 9

D-Day for V-Day: Local dentist to provide free dental services to veterans Nov 9

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 23, 2018) “We provided free dental…

D-Day for V-Day: Local dentist to provide free dental services to veterans Nov 9

D-Day for V-Day: Local dentist to provide free dental services to veterans Nov 9

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 23, 2018) “We provided free dental…

D-Day for V-Day: Local dentist to provide free dental services to veterans

D-Day for V-Day: Local dentist to provide free dental services to veterans

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 23, 2018) “We provided free dental…

Drug Take Back Saturday, Oct. 27

Drug Take Back Saturday, Oct. 27

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 19, 2018) The Rockwall Police Department…

Volunteer Leader Workshops for Chronic Disease, Diabetes Self-Management

Volunteer Leader Workshops for Chronic Disease, Diabetes Self-Management

Area Agency on Aging Chronic Disease Self-Management Series for…

Krav Maga: Women’s Self Defense seminar Sept 15

Krav Maga: Women’s Self Defense seminar Sept 15

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 10, 2018) Area women, age…

D-Day for V-Day: Local dentist to provide free dental services to veterans

D-Day for V-Day: Local dentist to provide free dental services to veterans

Appointments open October 22  (ROCKWALL, TX – August 28,…

Baylor Scott & White Health CEO Jim Hinton named to Modern Healthcare’s List of 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare

Baylor Scott & White Health CEO Jim Hinton named to Modern Healthcare’s List of 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare

Only health system leader from Texas to be included…

Free Outdoor Fitness Court opens in Fate

Free Outdoor Fitness Court opens in Fate

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 24, 2018) The Texas Health Presbyterian…

Joining in the Esteem of Heaven

Joining in the Esteem of Heaven

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Dec. 16, 2018) I fancied myself an…

IF: Gathering to Host Live Stream Worship Event Feb. 8-9, 2019

IF: Gathering to Host Live Stream Worship Event Feb. 8-9, 2019

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 7, 2018) Every year IF:…

Community welcome at Joy Lutheran Church Oktoberfest

Community welcome at Joy Lutheran Church Oktoberfest

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 22, 2018) Joy Lutheran Church…

Rockwall man camps out on open barge on Lake Ray Hubbard until $2M raised for clean water

Rockwall man camps out on open barge on Lake Ray Hubbard until $2M raised for clean water

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 9, 2018) The founder of a…

Resolving Our Spiritual Disconnect

Resolving Our Spiritual Disconnect

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 28, 2018) You know you…

Register now for ESL classes at First Baptist Rockwall

Register now for ESL classes at First Baptist Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 2, 2018) English as a…

Ridgeview Church to begin 12-week Women’s Bible Study

Ridgeview Church to begin 12-week Women’s Bible Study

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 20, 2018) Ridgeview Women’s Ministry…

Preservation Through Relocation: Local family looks to restore historic Smirl Chapel

Preservation Through Relocation: Local family looks to restore historic Smirl Chapel

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 2, 2018) One of Rockwall’s…

Day in the Life: Rockwall Police Chief Kirk Riggs

Day in the Life: Rockwall Police Chief Kirk Riggs

(ROCKWALL, TX – November 27, 2018) A photo of…

Rockwall Police Department Honors Longest Serving Officer

Rockwall Police Department Honors Longest Serving Officer

(ROCKWALL, TX — October 31, 2018) The Rockwall Police…

Rockwall couple’s home showcases nation’s largest fine mineral collection

Rockwall couple’s home showcases nation’s largest fine mineral collection

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 26, 2018) For the past…

Meet the Artist Behind the 2018 State Fair of Texas’ Butter Sculpture

Meet the Artist Behind the 2018 State Fair of Texas’ Butter Sculpture

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 27, 2018) The State Fair…

Rockwall County sheriff honored at city council meeting

Rockwall County sheriff honored at city council meeting

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 5, 2018) During its meeting…

Rockwall residents give back to community heroes

Rockwall residents give back to community heroes

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2018) Local banker Jennifer…

Royse City American Legion selects Law Officer/Firefighter First Responder of the Year

Royse City American Legion selects Law Officer/Firefighter First Responder of the Year

(ROYSE CITY, TX — May 16, 2018) A police…

‘The Voice of Rockwall’ hits major milestone as charity auctioneer

‘The Voice of Rockwall’ hits major milestone as charity auctioneer

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 30, 2018) Longtime charity auctioneer…

Front Porch Ramblings by Scott Gill

Giving Thanks

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 19, 2018) The surgery was just a few hours away when I called home. “I just don’t feel right about it,” Angie said.…

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Patti Richter: On Faith

Joining in the Esteem of Heaven

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Dec. 16, 2018) I fancied myself an actress after starring in my eighth grade play, but high school became more competitive. A girl named Mary…

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Cooking with Ease

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: Gammy’s Mini Pecan Muffins

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 6, 2018) I wanted to share with you a story of inspiration this holiday season. Recently I bought some mini pecan muffins from…

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor from State Rep. Justin Holland (R-Rockwall)

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 6, 2017) Greetings! During the 85th Legislative Session, over 150 joint resolutions to amend our Texas Constitution were proposed. In order for any joint…

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