ROCKWALL, TX (August 4, 2020) Support the family of Rockwall Police Officer Tracy Gaines, who died of complications from COVID-19, through a raffle by 410 Woodwork. The prize is a beautiful wood piece by 410 Woodwork and 100% of the proceeds will go back to Tracy’s family. Tickets are $10 each or five for $40. For […]
ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2020 – Blue Ribbon News special contributors Chris & Molli enjoyed dinner at Samee’s Pizza Getti this evening, and thanks to your donations as part of their Venmo Tip Challenge, one lucky server received a big bonus – plus a huge surprise for the entire restaurant! MORE VIDEOS Candidly Curtis: […]
UPDATE (7/30/2020): For photos and video from the car parade, visit the Highland Meadows facebook album! ROCKWALL, TX – July 29, 2020 — Tomorrow’s forecast may be partly cloudy, but there’s a 100% chance of smiling faces at Highland Meadows in Rockwall. The health and rehab facility is hosting a drive-by car parade to allow […]
ROCKWALL, TX – July 27, 2020 — As Covid-19 continues to ravage nations across the globe, the pandemic has become especially detrimental to populations in developing countries like Ecuador. That’s why former Rockwall residents Desmion Dizney and Bill O’Brien are looking to turn the tide for the starving poor in Cuenca, Ecuador, one meal at […]
ROCKWALL, TX – July 23, 2020 – Friends of Rockwall Police Officer Tracy Gaines are encouraging community members to show their support by using the above graphic as their profile photo on social media. Officer Gaines, father of two, remains in the ICU at a local hospital, battling COVID-19. He has been with the […]
UPDATE on 7/28/2020: Ingredients List: French Bread Pizza: Bolillo Rolls Pizza Sauce dried Italian herbs pepperoni (or whatever protein you like, but cooked) Mozzarella cheese (grated) Cool Ranch Hummus with Crudites: 2 cans unsalted chickpeas Apple Cider Vinegar Olive Oil Garlic Powder Salt (baby carrots, small cucumber (my favorite is English Cucumber), celery stalks, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 15, 2020) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is planning a drive-by celebration this fall, in lieu of the ‘Ain’t Life Grand’ fundraising gala that was in the planning stages when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The 1920’s themed event will be creatively transformed into a ‘gala on wheels for Meals […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 14, 2020) Patricia Mejia, President and CEO of the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County, was honored last night with the prestigious Ruby Award by Soroptimist Rockwall, the local chapter of an international organization of business and professional women dedicated to improving the lives of women and children in our community and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 9, 2020) – During the Monday, July 6 meeting of the Rockwall City Council, Dwight Dabney, son of the late Ruby Jewel Dabney, along with surviving family members and friends, brought forth a petition comprising more than 1,300 signatures requesting a name change for Rockwall’s pool at Gloria Williams Park (known as […]
ROCKWALL, TX – July 7, 2020 – Join Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas for a panel discussion about the impact of inequality and injustice on girls’ mental health. This event is free and open to adults interested in learning more. Our discussion conversation will be led by expert panelists, Licensed Professional Counselor, Marcellina Melvin, MA […]