Angie Smith named Rowlett’s Deputy City Manager

Angie Smith named Rowlett’s Deputy City Manager

ROWLETT, TX – Nov. 2, 2020 – After a nationwide search, City Manager Brian Funderburk has named Angie Smith Deputy City Manager for the City of Rowlett. In this role, Ms. Smith will act as the number two official in city administration and will have executive oversight of the Public Works and Utilities, Parks and […]

Community welcome for free, drive-thru nativity at Ridgeview Church

Community welcome for free, drive-thru nativity at Ridgeview Church

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 2, 2020) The community is invited to experience an “Evening in Bethlehem” anytime between 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12 at Ridgeview Church in Rockwall. Bring the family for a free, fun-filled live nativity event.  Guests will enjoy a drive-through tour of scenes that depict the birth, […]

Gaylord Texan prepares to open Winter Wonderland

Gaylord Texan prepares to open Winter Wonderland

Two weeks left until Gaylord Texan Resort’s holiday events open  Online Tickets On-Sale Now  Nov. 2, 2020 – Gaylord Texan Resort is busy preparing for its 17th annual Lone Star Christmas event opening on Friday, November 13. Overnight resort guests and local day visitors can pre-purchase individual tickets now for the full lineup of Christmas […]

Girl Scout Junior Troop 7618 brings warmth and food to Rockwall Animal Shelter

Girl Scout Junior Troop 7618 brings warmth and food to Rockwall Animal Shelter

ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 2, 2020 – Shout-out to members of Girl Scout Junior Troop 7618, who recently donated a generous amount of blankets, towels, and pet food to the Rockwall Animal Shelter. The troop comprises girls from Celia Hays and Hamm Elementary. Submitted photos by Diana Newton.  Our print edition is delivered free to […]

Rockwall student’s poem speaks volumes during Poetry Cafe at Heritage Christian Academy

Rockwall student’s poem speaks volumes during Poetry Cafe at Heritage Christian Academy

ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 2, 2020 – Daniel Fort, student Heritage Christian Academy in Rockwall, was among the sixth graders who participated in a Poetry Cafe this past Friday at the school. His rhyming poem, entitled “The Present,” resonated with many of the teachers and students, and as such, Blue Ribbon News is honored to […]

Christmas lighted boat parade planned for Lake Ray Hubbard

Christmas lighted boat parade planned for Lake Ray Hubbard

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 31, 2020) Calling all boaters that want to join a Christmas light boat parade on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. Viewing available from Rockwall Harbor Docks at 7 p.m. and Chandlers about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12. All boaters are welcome to decorate your boat and join the parade. The boats […]

Winners announced in today’s Rockwall Rubber Duck Pluck

Winners announced in today’s Rockwall Rubber Duck Pluck

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 30, 2020) The Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Texas shared live coverage of its Southwest Kia Rockwall Rubber Duck Pluck earlier today. Winners are: 1st Place –  FAMILY TRIP TO DISNEY WORLD! 7 day stay in Condo in Orlando + $1000 Voucher for Disney World Tickets! (Sponsored by DeStefano Remodeling and […]