Young Adults Town Hall Set for July 20 in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 3, 2019) Should college tuition be free? Is health care too expensive for young people? How can community leaders be more effective communicating with young adults? A Town Hall event designed specifically for young adults is planned from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 20 at Keller Williams Conference Center, 2701 […]

Letter to the Editor: Rainbow Room of Rockwall County In Need of ‘Room’

Letter to the Editor: Rainbow Room of Rockwall County In Need of ‘Room’

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 3, 2019) We always say that everything we have ever done at the Rainbow Room has been because of the generosity of the community, and we are once again asking for your help. The Rockwall Child Protective Services office on Yellow Jacket Lane will be closing soon, and our caseworkers will be […]

Coping with your Urban Wildlife Neighbors

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 2, 2019) Concerned about wildlife such as coyotes and bobcats roaming your neighborhood? If so, be sure to mark your calendars for August 1, 6 p.m. at the City of Rockwall Community Center for a special fun and informative presentation on living with urban wildlife. Sponsored by the Rockwall County Open Space […]

Meet Trixie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Trixie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 1, 2019) Trixie is a sweet but shy girl who just needs a soft spot to cuddle with you and get to know you. She’s learning to trust again but needs a patient person. She’ll reward your patience with tail wags and kisses. She is crate and house-trained and gets along with […]

Waddle You Be Doing Sept. 20 & 21?

Waddle You Be Doing Sept. 20 & 21?

Blue Ribbon News is proud to serve as the 2019 Southwest Kia Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta Media Sponsor (ROCKWALL, TX – June 20, 2019) Save the date(s)! The most specQUACKular event of the season returns to The Rockwall Harbor this September 20th and 21st. The 2019 Southwest Kia Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta benefits the Rockwall […]

Patriotic Display for Rockwall’s Fourth of July Celebration

Patriotic Display for Rockwall’s Fourth of July Celebration

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 28, 2019) This year’s Fourth of July celebration will be a little more festive than in years past. Onlookers at Harry Myers Park are in for a special patriotic treat. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the Terry Fisher American Legion Post in Rockwall is planning a unique demonstration. Parachutists will jump […]

Job Connection Workshops, Networking Underway at Lake Pointe Church Rockwall

Job Connection Workshops, Networking Underway at Lake Pointe Church Rockwall

Job Connection Workshops Free and Open To All | Visit www.lakepointe.org/jobconnection for schedule  (ROCKWALL, TX – June 28, 2019) Looking for a job in today’s market can be frustrating, demeaning and lonely. Job Connection, a Ministry of Lake Pointe Church in Rockwall, has introduced a program of classroom-style training combined with networking/discussion-style meetings for people who are […]

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Approve 2019-2020 Compensation Plan

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 25, 2019) Yesterday at a special session, the Board of Trustees approved the final 2019-2020 compensation plan for all employees.  The state’s required minimum salary increase estimate for Rockwall ISD totaled $1.6 million (per Moak, Casey & Associates); however, Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees exceeded the minimum estimate by allocating $3.3 […]

Meet Garbanzo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Garbanzo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 24, 2019) I am Garbanzo! I’m as cute as my name, I know! They say I’m five years old but honestly I feel like I’m a spring chicken 🐔 I’m just lookin’ to see if I can find that perfect home to call my own and share all my oh so adorableness […]