(ROCKWALL, TX – April 10, 2019) Each year, thousands of 4-H volunteers donate their time and energy to make their communities a better place to live. These volunteers will be among the millions across the country who are being spotlighted during the 43rd anniversary of National Volunteer Week, April 7-13, 2019. Research conducted by the Corporation […]
Connect, Create & Contribute During May – Older Americans Month (ROCKWALL, TX April 10, 2019) Each year, more and more older adults are making a positive impact in and around Rockwall County. As volunteers, employees, employers, educators, mentors, advocates, and more, they offer insight and experience that benefit the entire community. That’s why Older Americans […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 9, 2019) Back in March, Blue Ribbon News shared news of Terry Park’s new Little Free Library brought to you courtesy of Heath resident Ricky Handschuch, who made this endeavor his Eagle Scout project. Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading and builds community by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 30, 2019) Come out to the Rockwall Courthouse on Saturday, April 27th from 9am-2pm and test drive a new car at the Ford Drive 4 UR Orange Wave Band event. For every test drive, Ford will donate $20 to the Orange Wave Band (up to $6,000)! It’s such an easy way to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 2, 2019) The Rockwall Police Department will be participating in the Drug Take Back Initiative from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27. You may drop off unused or expired medication at the John Fitzwater Sr. Community Services Center located at 1113 Ridge Rd. They are not able to take liquids, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 2, 2019) Girl Scout Troop 7780 is a proud advocate for the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. In addition to making this video, they made hundreds of blue ribbons to help spread the word about child abuse awareness and prevention throughout the month of April. They challenge the community to #GoBlueforKids by wearing […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 1, 2019) The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County is leading the charge this April as our entire community “goes blue” to raise awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Here’s how you can support the cause: Tie a blue ribbon around your mailbox, tree, or car antenna Visit local businesses offering […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 23, 2019) The Aspasians Spring Marketplace will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at Wilkerson Sanders Memorial Stadium. Over 200 vendors will be at the marketplace, rain or shine, to bring unique products and experiences to Rockwall and surrounding communities. All booth rental fees and water sales from the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 24, 2019) The Lonestar Chapter of National Charity League, Inc hosted their 2019 Senior Presentation on February 23, 2019 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas. Twenty-six young ladies were in the class of 2019. These young ladies contributed more than 3,500 hours of community service over the past six years. Their theme […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 23, 2019) The Rainbow Room of Rockwall County provides essential items such as diapers, schools supplies, clothes and beds for children who are under the care of Child Protective Services. They will be in the VIP Lounge for karaoke night at Shenaniganz on April 4 and April 18, from 8 to 11 […]