Rockwall Chamber welcomes Lone Star Surgery Vein Center

(ROCKWALL-February 6, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony January 24 for Lone Star Surgery Vein Center, located at 810 East Ralph Hall Parkway, Suite 140 in Rockwall (behind Kirkland’s and Half Price Books). Lone Star Surgery Vein Center specializes in radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins.  Do you or someone you […]

Payless, Boys & Girls Club team up to help kids put their best SHOE forward

(ROCKWALL-February 5, 2013) Thanks to a generous grant awarded to the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County from the Payless Shoe Foundation, 150 kids under the age of 18 received a brand new pair of shoes over the past three Saturdays. Club members, siblings of Club members and several foster families were treated to a […]

Applebee’s, Breakfast Rotary partner for all-you-can eat breakfast

(ROCKWALL-Feburary 5, 2013) Local residents got to enjoy a delicious breakfast while helping out local charities. The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club held its annual All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, January 19 at Applebee’s in Rockwall. Eight dollars bought a hearty plate of all you can eat pancakes, sausage with a glass of orange […]

MercyMe films video at The Life House, readies for Rock & Worship Roadshow

(ROCKWALL-February 5, 2013) The Grammy award-nominated Christian rock band MercyMe was spotted filming a video recently at The Life House coffee shop in Rockwall. Several locals were star-struck at the news. The band is well-known for their crossover hit “I Can Only Imagine,” giving their debut album double-platinum status. Pictured from left are band members […]

Park Place Dealerships named a 2013 National Top Workplace

Luxury automobile dealership group ranked #4 in the U.S. in the largest survey of American workers of its kind (February 3, 2013) Dallas-based Park Place Dealerships has been named one of America’s Top Workplaces by WorkplaceDynamics. Park Place was ranked #4 nationwide among 872 organizations with more than 1,000 employees that participated in regional top […]

Holland to seek 2nd term on Heath Council

Blue Ribbon News does not necessarily endorse any particular political candidate or position, but provides a forum for related news and information to be shared. We welcome all candidates, political action groups and citizens to submit political announcements and comments. To submit your news and events, email . (February 3, 2013) Justin A. Holland has officially filed for a […]

Rockwall City Council member Michelle Smith not to seek second term

A personal message from Michelle Smith (ROCKWALL-January 31, 2013) It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of Rockwall for the past two years. With much prayer, I have made a decision not to seek a second term. My heart and my passion are to serve in the public policy arena. […]

Chamber welcomes Eddie’s Napolis

(ROWLETT-January 30, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Eddie’s Napoli’s Bistro with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, January 29. The chefs at Napoli’s pan cook every sauce for every plate. Marinara is prepared fresh every morning, and bread rolls are made fresh throughout every day. Whether you like pasta, pizza, sandwiches, seafood, […]

Bird Café landing in Sundance Square

Restaurateur Shannon Wynne to open Bird Cafe in Sundance Square’s new Plaza this fall (January 30, 2013) Longtime Sundance Square restaurateur Shannon Wynne will open Bird Café in Sundance Square this October with more than 6,400 square feet of indoor space and 2,300 feet of patio space in the new Plaza. “We couldn’t be happier […]

Road trip inspires Rockwall girl to create T-shirt company

‘Josephine’s Mountain’ T-shirt designs raise awareness, funds for environmental conservation (January 29, 2013) When Josie Miller of Rockwall visited the pine forests of Oregon on a family vacation, the eight-year-old became alarmed when they drove by a sudden clearing in the woods, where hundreds of trees had been cut down for timber. “It was dramatic,” […]