Zombie-Themed Game of Tag Raises Big Bucks for Special Olympics Texas

Zombie-Themed Game of Tag Raises Big Bucks for Special Olympics Texas

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 25, 2019) On July 11, families across the community and beyond participated in a monster game of tag in support of Special Olympics athletes. For the past three years, the Giadolor family of Rockwall has organized a game of tag called Humans vs. Zombies at Harry Myers Park on July 11. […]

Registration Underway for Rockwall Noon Rotary Hot Rocks Bike Ride 2019

Registration Underway for Rockwall Noon Rotary Hot Rocks Bike Ride 2019

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 12, 2019) Prepare to put the pedal to the metal! The 33rd Annual Hot Rocks Bike Ride, sponsored by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club, comes racing back to town Saturday, August 10, 2019. Register online NOW at HotRocksBikeRide.com. This year’s Hot Rocks Bike Ride includes 54, 30, 24 and 12-mile courses, […]

Rockwall Resident Thanks Firefighters for Heroic Cat Rescue

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 9, 2019) A Rockwall family is praising the Rockwall Fire Department for their heroic efforts in saving their pet cat, Ben. “They didn’t have to help, but they did – and that’s why I think they’re so awesome,” wrote Liz Masi, a resident of Lakeview Summit. “I would like to give […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fly a Flag, Support the Scouts

Fly a Flag, Support the Scouts

‘Flags Over Rockwall’ Fundraiser Supports Local Scouts Troop (ROCKWALL, TX — June 26, 2019) This Independence Day, Boy Scouts Troop 83 of Rockwall invites residents to show their patriotic pride and fly a flag through their Flags Over Rockwall fundraising program. Six times a year, the Troop 83 scouts plant large U.S. flags in the […]

Community Joins Hands Across SH 66 Bridge in Support of Veterans, First Responders

Community Joins Hands Across SH 66 Bridge in Support of Veterans, First Responders

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 24, 2019) On June 22, community members joined hands on the State Highway 66 bridge to raise awareness on suicides committed among our country’s military veterans and first responders. In Oct. 2018, Third Watch LE Motorcycle Club started a Walk Across the Bridge movement to raise awareness and combat suicides among […]

Meet Curly Moe, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 10, 2019) Curly Moe is a 5-year-old Pekingese mix that is kid-friendly, crate-trained, house trained, incredibly friendly with all humans, good on leash, can fetch and retrieve ball, is friendly, outgoing and confident with other dogs (big and small), and loves to quietly hang out and chill while his people watch TV.  […]