Aspasians celebrates 50 years with Fall Marketplace

Aspasians celebrates 50 years with Fall Marketplace

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 26, 2022) Aspasians welcomes everyone to its Fall Marketplace from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at Wilkerson Sanders Memorial Stadium, 1215 TL Townsend in Rockwall. Rain or shine, over 200 vendors will be showcased, offering a variety of unique products and experiences. All booth rental fees and bottled water […]

Adventures with BRN: Taking the reins for carriage driving lesson

Adventures with BRN: Taking the reins for carriage driving lesson

ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 26, 2022) Laurel Ridge Stables is a gorgeous, tree-lined equestrian facility located on Dexham Road, right off Highway 66 in Rowlett. Trainer Hanna Deviney was gracious enough to host my family recently for a carriage driving lesson. My family loves horses, but we don’t often get the chance to be around them, […]

Saying ‘Howdy’ to Big Tex as crane lifts him into place for 2022 State Fair of Texas

Saying ‘Howdy’ to Big Tex as crane lifts him into place for 2022 State Fair of Texas

DALLAS, TX (Sept. 26, 2022) Big Tex is back at the State Fair of Texas for his 70th year, returning to his rightful spot in Big Tex Circle for the annual exposition. Blue Ribbon News was among the special guests and media invited to watch as the iconic 55-foot-tall talking cowboy was hoisted into place […]

Hot off the press: Rockwall County’s Blue Ribbon News October print edition

Hot off the press: Rockwall County’s Blue Ribbon News October print edition

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 26, 2022) — Below is a digital version of our October 2022 print edition, hot off the press. Our print publication is being delivered this week to about 17,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County. (CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR FACEBOOK POST OF THE PAPER COMING OFF THE PRESS! It’s fun […]

Drive-by parade planned for Saturday for Rockwall County resident turning 105

Drive-by parade planned for Saturday for Rockwall County resident turning 105

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 23, 2022) Look who’s turning 105! The family of Sylvia Johnson invites the entire community to celebrate Sylvia Johnson’s special day with a drive-by birthday parade at 2PM tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 24) at 2622 Cypress Drive, Rockwall 75087 (Ridgecrest neighborhood). Join in the parade or send a greeting card, and let’s show […]

City of Rowlett: Work begins on the Dalrock ‘curve’ Sept 29

City of Rowlett: Work begins on the Dalrock ‘curve’ Sept 29

ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 23, 2022) Safety improvements meant to slow traffic coming into the curve on Dalrock Road just north of the Princeton Road split will begin Thursday, September 29. The project is anticipated to last approximately 2 months. During this time, the northbound lane of Dalrock Road will be closed and vehicle travel in […]

City of Fate celebrates groundbreaking for new three-story mixed-used building, The Horizon at Main

City of Fate celebrates groundbreaking for new three-story mixed-used building, The Horizon at Main

FATE, TX (Sept. 23, 2022) The Canales family broke ground yesterday morning on a new three-story mixed-use building called The Horizon at Main located at 200 E. Fate Main Pl. The family, their business JCK Concrete, City Council members, City staff, and members of the community were present to celebrate the momentous occasion. Many in […]

Rockwall-Heath High School Choir students advance to All-Region

Rockwall-Heath High School Choir students advance to All-Region

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 22, 2022) A total of 53 Rockwall-Heath High School choir students will advance to the All-Region Choir Competition on Oct. 8 after successful performance at Region 3’s District Round of All-State auditions. Congratulations to the following choir students: Sam Bailey Lexie Beaber Emma Blair Kaelyn Blank Aiden Bradford Elisha Branch Diamond Braun […]

D-Day for V-Day: Free dental clinic on Nov. 11 for veterans in Rockwall County

D-Day for V-Day: Free dental clinic on Nov. 11 for veterans in Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 21, 2022)  As a result of a requested proclamation by the Rockwall Terry Fisher Post #117, Rockwall County Commissioners Court declares Veterans Day, November 11, 2022 as “D-Day for V-Day” in Rockwall County. Dr. Stan Lowrance, of Lowrance Dental in Rockwall, in partnership with Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117, continues to […]