Small things count as big things

Small things count as big things

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 23, 2016) It is frequently said “it’s the little things that count.” Or “big things come in small packages.”  Sometimes you hear “bigger isn’t always better.” Each of these sayings is true, but perhaps the significance of the meaning varies with any given moment. The significance of a “small thing” can […]

Rockwall School of Music celebrates 20th anniversary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 23, 2016) Twenty years ago when the Rockwall School of Music began, it started with a vision of offering a variety of private and small group music lessons to the community. Through the years, under the leadership of owners Russ and Karen Porter, the school has grown to providing almost 400 […]

Blue Ribbon News Fall print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News Fall print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (Sept 22, 2016) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which has been delivered to more than 18,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath this week.  To submit your good news and events, email . CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW: Our 24-page, full color, hyper-local print edition is published 8x/year (about […]

Rubber Duck Regatta returns to Rockwall Harbor Saturday

Take the plunge! Buy your Baby Ducks ($5 each) or your Corporate Mama Duck HERE ($100) (ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 22, 2016) Get ready to shake your tail feathers, because the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta will return to the Harbor Saturday, Sept. 24 to make a splash for its 5th anniversary. The Regatta serves as a fundraiser […]

Free ‘Multiplication Madness’ program available for Rockwall, Heath area students

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Sept. 22, 2016) For the past several years, Mathnasium Learning Center of Rockwall-Heath has been helping kids in Pre-K through 12th grade better understand math, overcome homework frustration, and “make math make sense.” Owners Bob and Becky Barnes are excited to announce that Mathnasium will once again host a FREE, fun and educational […]

Lone Star CASA participates in North Texas Giving Day

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 21, 2016) Lone Star CASA, Inc. is participating in North Texas Giving Day.  NTGD is an annual fundraising event for non-profit organizations serving our area.  This Thursday, September 22, 2016, click on this link: northtexasgivingday.org/npo/lone-star-casa to make your donation to LONE STAR CASA.  The mission of Lone Star CASA is to […]

One Man’s Treasure provides ‘prayerful hand up’ to indigent, formerly incarcerated men

Special event at Toyota of Rockwall Sept 22 for North Texas Giving Day (ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 21, 2016) As a part of North Texas Giving Day this Thursday, September 22, One Man’s Treasure’s Executive Director, Annette Jenkins, will be on hand at Toyota of Rockwall from 9 am to 4 pm to share information about […]

Meet the Candidates at Rockwall County Bar Association Town Hall Debate

Gloria Campos to moderate as November 2016 candidates debate the issues (ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 21, 2016) As part of its dedication to the community, the Rockwall County Bar Association presents the 2016 Candidates’ Forum. Nearly a dozen candidates seeking public office in the general election this November will gather at the Rockwall County Courthouse to […]

College Week takes Williams Middle School by storm

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 21, 2016) During the week of September 12 – 16, students and faculty at Williams Middle School recognized the importance of starting NOW to think about future college plans. Activities on campus ranged from wearing your favorite college t-shirts and hats all the way to acknowledging their education from elementary school […]

Story time with Nebbie’s School Resource Officer

Story time with Nebbie’s School Resource Officer

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 21, 2016) Officer Curtis Bennett came in and read to students at Nebbie Williams Elementary School on Tuesday, September 20.  He is a 23 year veteran of Texas police departments, with 13 years here in Rockwall.  He has been the School Resource Officer (SRO) for Nebbie for the last two years […]