Texas Health Rockwall says breastfeeding is best

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 26, 2018) The Women’s Services department at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall is proud to have re-earned designation as a Texas Ten Step program by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Texas Ten Step hospitals endeavor to improve the health of newborns and infants by encouraging breastfeeding. “One of our […]

Meet Cain, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Cain, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 19, 2018) Do you need a little chaos in your life? Well, look no further! This spunky puppy is Cain and he is here to turn your world upside down (in a good way of course!) He loves to play, jump, fetch, nap on clean clothes and climb on top of […]

Rockwall ISD Culinary Team takes first place in Texas Regional ProStart Competition with perfect score

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 15, 2018) The Rockwall ISD Culinary Team recently competed at the Texas Regional ProStart Competition at the University of Houston, winning first place and earning the first ever perfect score in the competition’s history. The team had 60 minutes and two portable burners to complete two, three-course meals. They were judged on […]

Six local students named National Merit Scholarship Finalists

(ROCKWALL, TX Feb. 15, 2018) Six students from Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School were recently named National Merit Scholarship finalists: Parker Bassett (RHS), Daria Coutch (RHHS), Kevin DeMars (RHS), Anna Evers (RHHS), Victoria Huang (RHHS) and Kyle Sherrod (RHHS). These students competed with 16,000 Semifinalists – placing them in the top 1% of all […]

Rockwall County Elections Administrator addresses questions about new digital voting system

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 14, 2018) Rockwall County Elections Administrator Chris Lynch shared the following information today in an effort to address voters’ questions and provide clarification about the county’s new electronic voting system which will be used in the upcoming election. A recent Blue Ribbon News article headlined, “Voting Goes Digital in Rockwall County” explained […]

Rockwall resident Patrick Trowbridge to run for Rockwall City Council – Place 6

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 14, 2018) Rockwall resident Patrick Trowbridge has announced and filed to run for Rockwall City Council – Place 6 in the upcoming May 5, 2018 election. Patrick and his wife, Elizabeth (Coach T to the families of Grace Hartman Elementary), have been Rockwall residents for over 16 years.  Patrick currently serves as […]

Meet Petunia, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 12, 2018) Hello, I’m glad you stopped by to visit me. I’m looking for a nice fur-ever home. My foster mom tells me I’m the cutest girl in all the land. I almost have the whole potty training thing down pat; I just need a little more time and patience. One of […]

Winners announced in ‘How I Met My Mate’ Contest

Winners announced in ‘How I Met My Mate’ Contest

HOW I MET MY MATE Editor’s Note: Three lucky pairs of local lovebirds have won a FREE massage from EveryBody Massage Rockwall following our “How I Met My Mate” contest on Facebook. Congratulations to the winners: Jared and Bethany Hooks Shelby and Dylan Hiller Jason and Candis Linscott We are also excited to announce that Blue Ribbon News […]