Rockwall, TX (April 10, 2024) – April and her husband, Ryan, moved to Rockwall 10 years ago and found 14 acres of pasture land and forest canopy hidden down an old road. The 1970’s homestead had gone into foreclosure, but something about the tree tunnel that led to the farm spoke to the Smiths. The […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 9, 2024) – On February 24, 2024, a car crash occurred at the intersection of John King and SH-276. A suspected car thief attempted to flee the crash scene, but Jason Staten, along with Rockwall Deputy Steven Saric, successfully detained the suspect. At the same time, Erin McAlvey noticed that the crash victim […]
Rockwall, TX (April 9, 2024) – Edward Prochaska never imagined a violent coughing attack and severe back pain signaled a rare and potentially deadly cardiac event. Thanks to immediate actions taken at Texas Health Hospital Rockwall and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, the father of four is grateful to be part of a small but […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 4, 2024) The Rock Wall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Girl Scout Troop 8967 will host a community flag retirement ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at the Veteran’s Memorial at McLendon-Chisholm City Hall, 1371 W FM 550 in McLendon-Chisholm. Community members are welcome to bring American […]
April is National Safe Digging Month Always Call 811 Before Any Excavation Project GARLAND, Texas – April 1, 2024 – With the arrival of spring, warmer temperatures offer ideal conditions to revitalize your home landscaping or plant your first personal herb garden. Before grabbing that shovel, however, Atmos Energy reminds everyone – homeowners and professional […]
Rockwall, TX (April 1, 2024) – The experience of stress is universal, no one escapes. Therefore, developing a healthy response to stress is a skill that will serve you well throughout your life. Some stressors are within your realm of control and can be prevented. Other stressors are unavoidable but can be alleviated by practicing […]
Rockwall, TX (March 29, 2024) – The Rose Table is back with the ultimate spring garden party. Part of the viral Disney Dinners series, this Alice in Wonderland themed party was inspired by the Mad Hatter’s whimsical tea party. With Chilled Cucumber Soup served in teacups, Deconstructed Chicken Salad as the main course, and Painting […]
Rockwall, TX (March 27, 2024) – Happiness is a place between too much and too little. – Finnish Proverb Happiness is continuing to desire what we already have. – Saint Augustine The above quotes are favorites of mine. The first, a Finnish Proverb, is one that has rolled around in my spirit for years. Not […]
Rockwall, TX (March 26, 2024) – Blueberry muffins have always been a favorite of mine. My husband, Evan, loves savory for breakfast, but I will always choose sweets. I drink my coffee black, no cream, no sugar, so I can get both of those in a muffin, a donut, a kolache, or a piece of […]
Editor’s Note: Blue Ribbon News is pleased to welcome ‘Here We Grow: Tips from Rockwall County Master Gardeners’ as an exclusive new feature in our publication. This guest column and photos by Michele Campbell, President, Rockwall County Master Gardener Association. ROCKWALL, TX (March 25, 2024) – As spring weather arrives, it’s time for the usual […]