(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 3, 2019) On February 4, 2004, Rockwall Texas resident Tom Galli received a surprising diagnosis of lung cancer. He experienced no symptoms. A single tumor completely filled the main stem bronchus of his right lung, and Tom’s general practitioner said treatment success was a “long odds” proposition. Things didn’t look good. Tom […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 2, 2019) Proceeds from the Rockwall Women’s League annual fundraising charity ball are used to provide grants to area not-for-profit organizations and scholarships for Rockwall County high school seniors. For the 2017-2018 year, RWL awarded $71,000 to area organizations and $164,000 in scholarships. Starting February 1st – April 1st, 2019, Grant requests […]
(WYLIE, TX – Jan. 20, 2019) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center in Wylie will host a Valentine’s All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. Afterward, take a self-guided tour around the sanctuary. The suggested donation is $25/adults, $15/kids ages 4-12, under 4 free. Credit cards are accepted; no ATM. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 17, 2019) PAWS will host their 9th annual fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 30th. The Wine and Dine for Rockwall PAWS event will be held at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club located at 2600 Champions Dr, Rockwall, TX 75087. PAWS is currently seeking sponsors and items for the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 22, 2019) The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County will host its 3rd Annual Go Blue for Kids Gala on Friday, April 26, 2019. “April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. The gala is a culmination of activities planned, and is a great way to learn about the restorative services offered to children […]
“There’s just something special about a woman in a hat!” (ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 17, 2019) Grab your girlfriends and big hats for a fun luncheon hosted by the Rockwall Women’s League from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, February 8 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. The annual Big Hats and Girlfriends event will feature lunch, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 16, 2019)The Reading for Adults Literacy Center, a part of the Rockwall County Library, will celebrate almost twenty years of the RFA program and honor eleven students who have recently passed their test to become a United States Citizen. The reception will be Saturday, January 26th, 2019 at 10 a.m., in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 18, 2018) To help families in need sleep in comfort and warmth this holiday season, Sleep Experts, committed to “changing lives one relationship at a time,” hosted its 15th annual Share the Warmth drive. The local mattress retailer, including the Rockwall area store on East I-30, collected new blankets, pillows, comforters and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 30, 2018) Blue Ribbon News is proud to once again partner with the Rockwall Police Department and the Rockwall Police Officers Association for the 3rd Annual Santa Cops 4 Kids 1 Mile, 5K and 10K Run presented by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall. The event raises awareness about child abuse while raising funds for The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2018) Oh, what fun it will be to Jingle and Mingle on Tuesday, December 4th at the 14th Annual Flower Box Open House. Drop by anytime between noon and 4 p.m. to enjoy this year’s festive Christmas Market. It’s a community-wide tradition of gathering to celebrate old and new friendships, sample sweets […]