ROCKWALL, TX – November 30, 2021 — Christmas time is here! If you’re looking for things to do to celebrate the holiday season, Blue Ribbon News has you covered with our guide to local Christmas events happening around Rockwall County. If you have a local holiday event you’d like us to share, email editor@blueribbonnews.com, and […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 29, 2021 — Deputies and officers of the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office are getting scruffy for a great cause this month as they participate in No Shave November. Those in the agency growing out their beards for the program have donated a minimum of $25 to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 24, 2021 — All was merry and bright at this year’s Festival of Trees Gala as the community celebrated Rockwall County Helping Hands amongst beautifully decorated Christmas trees and a candlelight dinner at the Hilton Dallas / Rockwall Lakefront. The 12th annual event and the biggest fundraiser of the year […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 24, 2021 — Local resident Preston Wells almost didn’t take what would end up being the luckiest golf shot of his life. Preston, his dad Dennis, and his friend George Beasley made up one of the golfing teams at the Patriot PAWS Annual Golf Tournament held in September at the […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 22, 2021 — Below is a digital look at our Holiday 2021 print edition. Our print publication delivers to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County. Extra copies are available for pick up (while supplies last) at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 16, 2021 — Holy Trinity by the Lake Episcopal Church in Heath celebrates its 125th anniversary this year, and marking the occasion is the restoration of its historic bell tower. Recently, the church commemorated the start of the renovation project with the removal of the 120-year-old steel bell inside the tower. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 12, 2021 — On Veterans Day, Highland Meadows Health & Rehab celebrated all of its residents who are veterans with a special pinning ceremony led by Rockwall County Judge David Sweet. Sweet fastened an honorary American flag pin to each resident veteran in attendance, as Highland Meadows staff joined him in […]
ROWLETT, TX – November 8, 2021 — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center with its designation of Accredited with 4 Stars for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community. The Rowlett Area Chamber receiving this accreditation is truly an acknowledgement of their […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 8, 2021 — Join the American Legion Terry Fisher Post 117 in a celebration honoring our veterans on the Downtown Rockwall Square this Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The event begins at 5 p.m. with a proclamation at the Historic Downtown Courthouse, followed by a patriotic concert at 5:30 p.m. at San […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 8, 2021 — A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of stepping into someone else’s kitchen and watching them cook alongside friends. My husband, Evan, is on the Board of the Rockwall County Historical Foundation. Every year the foundation hosts a Brunch with Minerals tour and fundraiser with board member, […]