(FATE, TX – June 18, 2020) “The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers” ~ Juliette Gordon Low. This quote is the best way of thinking about the future of our city. We are seeing major and exciting changes to our city. Fresh by Brookshires, and our new restaurant, Sauce […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – June 17, 2020) Here they are…the 2020 – 2021 Royse City Chamber Board of Directors. As the Chamber wrote on their Facebook page, “We have hit the jackpot once again!!” Justin Weiss with the City of Fate John Beaman with Merchant Masters DFW Bobby Gladu with A&A Granite and Limestone Bret Wilson with Wilson Investment Services, LLC (Board […]
(FATE, TX – June 16, 2020) The Fate City Council recently approved an economic development agreement with J&K Land Development, LLC for the purchase of real property in the heart of downtown Fate. On the property, J&K will build Sauce & Vine, an Italian-inspired, family restaurant that will anchor the downtown and provide full-service restaurant […]
UPDATE (June 2 “The decision has been made to postpone the Downtown Daycation event set for July 3 in historic downtown Rockwall. Although shops and restaurants will be open for business, the cornhole tournament, lawn games, food trucks and related activities will be rescheduled. The Downtown Rockwall Association looks forward to hosting this event in […]
Grand Opening Friday, June 12 (ROWLETT, TX – June 10, 2020) This evening, Blue Ribbon News was excited to be among a limited number of guests invited to a VIP Preview of RetroCade, Rockwall County’s first dedicated bar space arcade. Located at 6320 Dalrock Road in Rowlett (Suite 100, behind Whataburger, next to Chiloso), RetroCade […]
Swing from vines, climb the rock wall, glide through a canopy (ROCKWALL, TX – June 10, 2020) Do you remember riding a bike for the first time without training wheels? Or mustering up enough courage to jump into the deep end when learning to swim? There’s no doubt that reaching such milestones can help a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 9, 2020) Pool time is back at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall! The Rockwall Y will begin offering swim lessons to families on June 15th. The decision to re-open swimming lessons comes from the guidance of the CDC, which states that it is safe to swim as the COVID-19 virus […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 9, 2020) During its regular meeting today, June 9th, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court proclaimed June 12, 2020 as Women’s Veterans Day in the county. The proclamation recognizes all women who have served their country through the United States Armed Forces. June 12th was chosen because that’s the date President Harry […]
Rockwall County voters encouraged to take advantage of early voting period ROCKWALL, TX – June 9, 2020 – Early voting runs June 29 through July 10 (closed July 3 and 4) for the 2020 Rockwall County Primary Runoff. Election Day is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14. See the schedule below for hours […]
ROCKWALL, TX – June 9, 2020 – The Rockwall County Commissioners Court honored two Employees of the Quarter during their meeting today. Congratulations to Omar Sanchez (above) on being awarded the Law Enforcement Employee of the Quarter for Rockwall County. Congratulations to Justin Labrier (above) on his selection as Rockwall County Employee of the Quarter. Our print […]