Rockwall’s iconic and historic restaurant set to reopen as Culpepper Cattle Co. this Friday

Rockwall’s iconic and historic restaurant set to reopen as Culpepper Cattle Co. this Friday

DALLAS, TX [September 26, 2023] – Culpepper Cattle Co., the third iteration of the iconic restaurant located in Rockwall, is set to open Friday, September 29. This version of the concept comes from UNCO, the hospitality company behind popular DFW concepts such as HG Sply Co., Leela’s Wine Bar, and HERO by HG Sply Co. Co-CEO of […]

Rockwall Art League presents: Marie Gray – Portrait Watercolor Workshop

Rockwall Art League presents: Marie Gray – Portrait Watercolor Workshop

Rockwall, TX (September 25, 2023) – Rockwall Art League is proud to host, award-winning artist, Marie Gray, who will teach a Portrait Watercolor Workshop, October 13, 2023. October 13, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $75.00/per person – All materials provided You can register online at www.rockwallartleague.org Marie Gray is an intuitive photo-realistic Contemporary Fine Artist. […]

Meet Vito, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Vito, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (September 12, 2023) – Hi, I’m Vito! I am a 1-year old Dachshund mix pup. I’m just a little guy, only 14 pounds, so I’m learning about the big world and that it’s not a scary place after all. I’m getting more and more confident every day, and I know that with the […]

“Butterfly Brigade” holds first Fall meeting

“Butterfly Brigade” holds first Fall meeting

Rockwall, TX (September 6, 2023) – The Rockwall Parks and Recreation “Butterfly Brigade” held their first Fall meeting on Tuesday, September 5. The program discussion on urban composting and pocket prairies supported future planning for the 36 volunteers who plant and maintain pollinator gardens and/or meadows in 8 Rockwall city parks. To volunteer with the […]

Gonzalez family of Rockwall garners big wins at State Fair of Texas

Gonzalez family of Rockwall garners big wins at State Fair of Texas

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 29, 2023) The Gonzalez family of Rockwall loves their family craft time, and it shows! Together they’ve garnered several wins and honorable mentions at the State Fair of Texas creative arts competition. Emme Journey, a first grader at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary, placed third in ceramics and handpainted, China; honorable mention in painted […]

Cancer Support Community of North Texas reports increase in Rockwall area patients seeking emotional support

Cancer Support Community of North Texas reports increase in Rockwall area patients seeking emotional support

Rockwall, TX (August 29, 2023) – After more than 9 million missed cancer screenings during the pandemic, research by the Epic Research journal now shows that screenings across the U.S. and DFW are trending towards pre-pandemic levels. Additionally, Cancer Support Community North Texas (CSCNT), the leading social and emotional cancer support nonprofit serving Rockwall and […]

As Labor Day nears, Rockwall County Constable Randy Parks, Pct. 4, urges drivers to exercise caution

As Labor Day nears, Rockwall County Constable Randy Parks, Pct. 4, urges drivers to exercise caution

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 29, 2023) As we approach Labor Day and the upcoming holiday season, the Rockwall County Constable’s Office, Precinct 4, is urging Texas travelers to always celebrate responsibly and to always make safe driving habits a priority, and especially during heavily traveled periods. “As Texans travel to be with friends and family this […]

Tour times announced for Rockwall Haunted History/Ghost Walks

Tour times announced for Rockwall Haunted History/Ghost Walks

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 28, 2023)  History buff and longtime Rockwall resident Gina Pickett looks forward to leading more Rockwall Ghost Walks through Downtown Rockwall this October. Tours will be held every Friday and Saturday throughout Halloween month. Blue Ribbon News ventured out on a ghost walk with Gina a couple year back.  We enjoyed dinner […]

Big Tex Choice Awards winners announced

Big Tex Choice Awards winners announced

DALLAS, TX (Aug. 28, 2023) The tastiest time of the year is here! The culmination of hard work, sweat, and oil in creating the most appetizing Fair foods. The 19th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards was one to be remembered. After tasting all 10 foods and evaluating each time, the all-star panel of judges tallied […]

Rockwall YMCA “Angel Camp” makes for a summer of life-changing moments

Rockwall YMCA “Angel Camp” makes for a summer of life-changing moments

Rockwall, TX (August 25, 2023) – Summer parties are fun, and JER Chilton YMCA Angel Camp Summer Party is no different, however it is bittersweet as staff say farewell to campers and their families for another year. The memories though are extra sweet, and the friendships are rich! The Rockwall YMCA Angel Camp is designed […]

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