Registration open for Rockwall Kiwanis Christmas Parade

Registration open for Rockwall Kiwanis Christmas Parade

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 5, 2020) The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County will proudly present the 2020 Christmas Parade: “Favorite Christmas Movie” on Saturday, December 5. Come enjoy this great Rockwall tradition.  The 51st annual parade kicks off at 9 a.m. To register, complete an entry form online or download the entry form. Blue Ribbon News staff […]

Chick-fil-A North Rockwall partners with Rockwall ISD for Coat Drive

Chick-fil-A North Rockwall partners with Rockwall ISD for Coat Drive

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 5, 2020) Chick-fil-A in North Rockwall has partnered with Rockwall ISD for a Coat Drive – because every student deserves a warm coat. At the drive-thru window, ask a Chick-fil-A staff member for a coat postcard. Purchase a NEW coat for that particular student. Bring the NEW coat and student postcard back […]

Meet Yoru, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Yoru, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 5, 2020) Meet Yoru! She is an intelligent and adventurous kitten who loves to cuddle and meet new people and animals! Yoru is current on her  vaccinations, microchipped, FeLV/FIV negative, and spayed. Contact info@rockwallpets.com for more info- or come meet her at the Rockwall Petco! Submitted by Shari Thompson. Our Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week […]

Aspasians Fall Marketplace returns to Wilkerson Sanders Stadium Oct. 17

Aspasians Fall Marketplace returns to Wilkerson Sanders Stadium Oct. 17

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2020) Vendors and hand-sanitizing stations will be strategically placed throughout Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall as the Aspasians Fall Marketplace opens from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. The annual fundraising event provides scholarships for students in Rockwall County.  It will feature over 100 merchant booths, food trucks, and fun […]

Sunday, Oct. 4 is ‘Happy 100th Birthday, William’ Day in Rockwall

Sunday, Oct. 4 is ‘Happy 100th Birthday, William’ Day in Rockwall

World War II veteran celebrates a century ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 1, 2020) Sunday will be a monumental day for World War II veteran William Louis Patterson of Rockwall, who turns 100 years old on Oct. 4. Since friends and family cannot gather for a traditional birthday celebration due to the pandemic, a drive-by caravan party […]

Virtual Duck Pluck: Rockwall’s Rubber Duck Regatta re-imagined

Virtual Duck Pluck: Rockwall’s Rubber Duck Regatta re-imagined

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 1, 2020) The Virtual Duck Pluck, presented by Southwest Kia-Rockwall, is 2020 duck season’s answer to celebrating safely during a pandemic while raising funds to benefit the Rockwall branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Texas. Duck “adoptions” are underway at rockwallduckrace.org, where you can “adopt” a duck (or a whole flock […]

Location, hours for Rockwall County early voting (Oct. 13-30)

Location, hours for Rockwall County early voting (Oct. 13-30)

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 30) As we draw nearer to the beginning of Early Voting, voters are encouraged to review the early voting schedule to determine where and when you will vote. Make your Voting Plan today! To learn more, visit www.rockwallvotes.com or visit the Rockwall County Elections Office Facebook page. Blue Ribbon News staff report.  […]

Rockwall’s Rainbow Room hosts Virtual Pumpkin Carving Contest

Rockwall’s Rainbow Room hosts Virtual Pumpkin Carving Contest

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 29, 2020) The Rainbow Room of Rockwall is hosting a 2020 Virtual Pumpkin Carving Fundraiser. Entry fee is $20. Entry dates are Oct. 1 through Oct. 28. Winners will be announced on Oct. 30. To enter your pumpkin, head on over to rainbowroom.org for instructions. Prize categories include Most Creative, Scariest, and […]

Atmos Energy donates $1 Million to help customers stay warm this winter

Garland, Texas – Sept. 29, 2020 – Atmos Energy, through its Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities program, will donate $1 million to help customers stay warm this winter or weatherize their homes. Atmos Energy will distribute these funds across the eight states it serves in partnership with more than 100 energy assistance agencies and nonprofit organizations. “With one out of every […]