ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 6, 2020 – This is C.B. Perdue in the white truck, a World War II and Korean War veteran, former POW and USAF hero. He was a B17 gunner who was shot down over Germany in 1945. His story is one of bravery courage, and patriotism. C.B. was among several local […]
TERRELL, TX – STAR Transit will celebrate Rider Appreciation Week, November 9-14, 2020. “To thank our riders, we are hosting a weeklong celebration with plenty of perks. The riders are the inspiration that keep us going and make us want to provide the best service we can. They are the reason we are doing so […]
ROYSE CITY, TX – Nov. 5, 2020 – The community is welcome as Royse City Main Street hosts its Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 at Cookston Court. The Parade of Lights is set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. (Main Street parking will be shut down beginning at […]
ROWLETT, TX (Nov. 5, 2020) Unofficial results for the City of Rowlett General Election are posted; the votes will be canvassed and made official at the November 17 City Council meeting. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share your good news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com. Subscribe […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 5, 2020) Rockwall ISD announced that no cost meals are available for students who are learning in person or virtually, younger siblings and other children in the community. Please continue to submit meal applications to qualify for grace period next school year, and other qualified programs. https://www.rockwallisd.com/childnutrition For more information on no […]
FATE, TX – Nov. 4, 2020 – Fall baseball may be winding down, but at 7AR Clubhouse Academy in Fate, they are gearing up for an ALL-STAR off-season. First up, 7AR will present a one-of-a-kind baseball camp experience that most players only dream of; they’ve assembled a camp coaching staff that includes current MLB players: […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 4, 2020 – November is National Family Caregivers Month to honor more than 40 million caregivers across the country who support aging parents, ill spouses or loved ones with disabilities who remain at home. There will be a FREE Virtual Caregiver Resource Fair for Rockwall and Kaufman Counties (via Zoom & […]
ROWLETT, TX – Nov. 4, 2020 – On November 3, 2020 the City of Rowlett, along with the cities of Fate and Lucas (The Alliance), filed a motion with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) objecting to a motion to dismiss proceedings filed last week by the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and its 13 […]
ROWLETT, TX – Nov. 3, 2020 – Each year the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recognizes several categories of outstanding businesses; it is now time for the 2020 annual awards cycle to begin. Winners will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet on January 30, 2021. The event will have a Masquerade Ball theme. Every […]
FATE, TX – Nov. 3, 2020 – Today is election day. Where we, as a nation, state, and city, come together to elect our leaders. It is important to create a plan and vote today, if you have not voted already. Please take the time to vote the entire ballot. The State, County, Mayor, and […]