First United Methodist Church Heath to host ‘Monumental’ Vacation Bible School

First United Methodist Church Heath to host ‘Monumental’ Vacation Bible School

ROCKWALL, TX (July 19, 2022) Vacation Bible School starts this Sunday at First United Methodist Church of Heath. ‘Monumental’ VBS runs July 24-July 28, 4:30 to 7 p.m., for kids ages 4 (pre-school) through 5th grade. Dinner will be served. Go off-road for a Monumental adventure through the colorful canyons and sunbaked trails of the […]

Adventures with BRN: New virtual roller coaster in Rockwall immerses families in fun

Adventures with BRN: New virtual roller coaster in Rockwall immerses families in fun

ROCKWALL, TX (July 19, 2022) Shenaniganz in Rockwall captures the hearts of local families with everything from arcade games and bowling to lazer tag and axe throwing – but its latest addition has dropped a fully immersive, state-of the-art virtual rollercoaster right in our backyard. Our Blue Ribbon News team was invited to experience XD […]

Two Rockwall ISD principals named and new Director of Safety and Security announced

Two Rockwall ISD principals named and new Director of Safety and Security announced

ROCKWALL, TX (July 18, 2022) Two new Rockwall ISD principals were recently named, and a new Director of Safety and Security has been announced. Haack Named Principal of Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary Kelly Haack comes to Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary with 21 years in education. Most recently, she has served Rockwall ISD as the assistant principal […]

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Why All This Division in our Country?

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Why All This Division in our Country?

ROCKWALL, TX (July 18, 2022) Do you ever wonder why our country is so divided today? When did it really start and why did it happen so fast? What caused it? Here is a superficial look of one person’s opinion. Politically, economically, and just in general, things were going along OK in the second term […]

Meet Bailey, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Bailey, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (July 18, 2022) Meet Bailey! This super sweet girl loves chew toys, and she loves her dog friends! She also seems to be okay with cats. Bailey can be shy but, once comfortable, carries on like other dogs. She would thrive in a home with another confident dog! Bailey is about two years old, housebroken, current on her vaccines, microchipped, and […]

City of Rockwall splash pads, aerial fountains turned off til further notice

City of Rockwall splash pads, aerial fountains turned off til further notice

ROCKWALL, TX (July 18, 2022) Please be aware that starting today, Monday, July 18, 2022 all City of Rockwall splash pads and aerial fountains at the Harbor and Cemetery will be closed and off until further notice. Rockwall Parks and Recreation and the City of Rockwall are taking these actions out of an abundance of […]

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor from Reinhardt Elementary

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor from Reinhardt Elementary

ROCKWALL, TX (July 14, 2022) During today’s lunch program at the newly renovated Rotary Hall, the Rockwall Rotary Club recognized Jace Lathem of Reinhardt Elementary School as a Student of Honor. This award recognizes exemplary academic achievement, leadership, and good citizenship. Jace’s grandmother Linda, sister Jensyn, brother Jett, and parents Jewel and Rey Latham, were […]

Mobile food pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Rockwall July 19

Mobile food pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Rockwall July 19

ROCKWALL, TX (July 14, 2022) Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has a Catholic Charities Dallas mobile community food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.m. The next date for the mobile pantry at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is July 19.  Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food items […]

Texas Game Wardens wrap up another busy July Fourth Weekend of statewide enforcement

Texas Game Wardens wrap up another busy July Fourth Weekend of statewide enforcement

AUSTIN— As Texans hit the waterways across the state to recognize July Fourth, Texas Game Wardens were out in force to ensure everyone stayed safe on the water. “Texas Game Wardens partnered with thousands of law enforcement agencies across the country for Operation Dry Water to focus on impacts of alcohol on boaters during high-traffic […]

Maverick Fitness, Orange Theory, to host Special Olympic Athletes

Maverick Fitness, Orange Theory, to host Special Olympic Athletes

90-Minute Fundraiser Class to Benefit Special Olympics Texas  Dallas, Texas – July 12, 2022 – Maverick Fitness Holdings, owner of 34 Orangetheory® Fitness studios in North Texas, along with Orangetheory Fitness studios across the state of Texas, will host Special Olympics Texas athletes during an exclusive 90-minute class at their studios on July 23 & 24, 2022. Orangetheory […]