What are Your New Year’s Resolutions?
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 28, 2018) It’s almost time to ring in 2019! Blue Ribbon News asked folks around Rockwall County about their resolutions and goals for the new year.
Come, You Who are the Faithful
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 24, 2018) I wonder what the characters in my manger scenes do while humans aren’t around. We came to understand such goings-on when our youngest grand child became best friends with Woody, the main character in Toy Story. All the toys in the story took on human qualities carrying on the […]
Blue Ribbon News January 2019 Print Edition Hits Mailboxes Throughout Rockwall, Heath
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (December 26, 2018) Here’s a digital look at our January 2019 print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, and various […]
Snowy Range Alpacas Offers One-of-a-Kind Fun for All
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 26, 2018) If you want a unique experience in 2019, head down to the Snowy Range Alpacas farm located right here in Rockwall! This small farm boasts a beautiful herd of alpacas hand selected and bred for their attractive colors, quality fleece and remarkable lineage. Alpaca owner Kathryn Klepak first started […]
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 Exotics is scheduled for Monday, December 17, 2018 in the lobby of the Premier Place (Merrill Lynch) building from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. or sell-out, whichever comes first. All sales are matched dollar-for-dollar, and 100% of the proceeds will […]
Local Veteran Receives New Handicap-Accessible Vehicle
(ROYSE CITY, TX — November 28, 2018) On Thanksgiving week, local veteran Gary Wilkins received the blessing of his life in the form of a new handicap-accessible vehicle. Wilkins, a member of Royse City American Legion Post 100, nearly lost his life in a tragic motorcycle accident a few years ago. The accident left Wilkins […]
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 need. During the holiday season, children in their care create a Christmas wish list. Community members select a child’s wishlist, shop for the child and donate gifts […]
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 community for the past 15 years through various volunteer organizations. She has just the experience we desired in this position and we are thrilled to have her […]
He was a Watcher
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 10, 2018) I walked by my manger scene this weekend, but noticed something different about Joseph. He looked very strange as he watchfully guarded the characters in the scene. Joseph doesn’t talk much. He’s a watcher. We actually never have any words from him in Scripture. But his clothes weren’t right. […]
Rep. Ratcliffe Announces Rockwall-Heath Students as 2018 Congressional App Challenge Winners
(ROCKWALL, TX – December 10, 2018) On Friday, Dec. 7, Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) announced a team of Rockwall-Heath High School students as the winners of the 2018 Congressional App Challenge for Texas’ 4th District. The winning team included Mikey Bess, Justin Corbin and Kyle Jackson, who worked together to create an app called “Pixel […]