(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 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 15, 2018) The members of the Aspasians are honored to serve foster families in the Rockwall community by putting together 50 baskets full of Thanksgiving dinner essentials that will be distributed by The Rainbow Room. These baskets will help feed 134 children and 128 adults this Thanksgiving. Rockwall Rainbow Rooms is a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 15, 2018) On November 14th, Judge Brett Hall swore in the largest class of Lone Star CASA volunteers to date. Volunteers not only complete 30+ hours of online and classroom training but observe court, tour a CPS office and visit a children’s emergency shelter. Volunteers must be at least 21 years of […]
Pet Store Launches Fundraiser for Patriot PAWS Service Dogs (November 15, 2018) – Pet Supplies Plus, the largest and most trusted pet retail franchise in the United States, is pleased to announce its partnership with Natural Balance. Together, they’re launching a fundraiser designed to draw attention to the positive impact pets have on active and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 13, 2018) November is National Adoption Month, and Lone star CASA is working to inform the public of the urgent need for families to support vulnerable children in the foster care system. In 2017 in Texas, there were 7,236 children in the care of Child Protective Services (CPS) waiting for adoption. Lone […]