MCLENDON-CHISHOLM (February 17, 2014) Terrell Miller was honored as Citizen of the Year by the McLendon-Chisholm City Council at their most recent meeting. Miller, a resident of the City of McLendon-Chisholm was honored for his service to the city. Miller headed up the 2013 Springfest committee which worked to raise funds to support the McLendon-Chisholm Volunteer Fire […]
Heath resident brings sweet treat to Texas HEATH (February 2, 2014) If you live inTexas, or dine out at any local TexMex restaurant, you’ve probably enjoyed beef, chicken or pork surrounded in cornmeal dough, wrapped in a corn husk and steamed. Savory or spicy, there’s nothing quite like the goodness of a traditional tamale. But […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (February 10, 2014) The Rockwall Area and Royse City Chambers of Commerce will host a Candidates’ Forum from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2014 at the Rockwall High School Theater, 901 Yellowjacket Lane, Rockwall, TX 75087. The forum will feature candidates in contested races for offices in Rockwall County, registered in the […]
ROCKWALL (February 10, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will host it’s 8th Annual Awards and Appreciation Dinner, open to all members and guests, on February 18, 2014 at the Southern Junction Steakhouse, 5574 Highway 276 (at FM 551) in Royse City. Southern Junction will be closed to the public to allow the Chamber […]
(February 7, 2014) UPDATE: Due to weather conditions, the Top Shoppers celebration has been rescheduled to 10 am this Saturday to begin with the shopper’s appreciation day. Thank you for your understanding. ROCKWALL (February 4, 2014) Shopper Appreciation Day is an event where Centsible Thrift Stores say thank you to their loyal customers and develop […]
ROCKWALL (February 6, 2014) Downtown Rockwall shops will extend their business hours and offer 20% off a single item during the NIGHT OWLS 2nd Thursday Shop Late Til 8 event happening February 13. Enjoy! will host a wine and chocolate party from 6 to 8 p.m. Stop by and taste their newest chocolate products and […]
ROCKWALL (February 4, 2014) Preparations for the 21st Annual Taste of Rockwall and Business Expo hosted by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce are underway. The event is scheduled for 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014. Last year’s event attracted close to a thousand visitors, with almost 80 business exhibitors and 26 area […]
ROCKWALL (February 1, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes Rick Filip, president of Filip Insurance Services, LLC, as its Chamber Ambassador of the Month. Filip Insurance Services has been serving the Rockwall area for over 22 years. As an independent insurance broker, Rick has over 41 years of business consulting experience and owns […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article introduces a new series by Blue Ribbon News special contributor Rhonda Wright of Rockwall, who will be shining the spotlight on local employees who go the extra mile. If you know a hard-working individual who deserves recognition for a job well done, nominate them by emailing editor@BlueRibbonNews.com. They may be featured here and/or […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 27, 2014) Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller, pictured along with Texas State Registrar Geraldine Harris and Chief Deputy Lea Carlson, was presented the 5 Star Exemplary Award at the Annual Vitals Conference in Austin last month. Out of 254 Texas counties, the Rockwall County Clerk is one of only 14 Clerks that […]