Local observations mark National Library Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 15, 2015) A Commissioners Court proclamation and a check for more than a quarter million dollars mark Rockwall County’s observation of National Library Week. At the April 14th Commissioners Court meeting, Judge David Sweet and the Commissioners Court issued a proclamation designating April 12-18 as National Library Week.  The proclamation was […]

Rockwall Newcomers host Boots & Tiaras with Rob Dixon & Lost Cowboy Band

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 11, 2014) Rob Dixon & the Lost Cowboy Band provided great western music to help the Rockwall Newcomers & Friends Club celebrate in style and dance the evening away during their recent Boots & Tiaras event at Occasions in Royce City, where festive decorations and a wonderful buffet was served to […]

National Library Week special events planned

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 7, 2015) In observance of National Library Week April 12-18, the Rockwall County Library has scheduled the following special activities: Tuesday, April 14th at 7:00 p.m., Family Night with storyteller Esther Malone Saturday, April 18, 11:00 a.m., Books and Ballet, where the Caldecott award winner, the Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, […]

Rockwall County citizens reminded to be proactive to reduce West Nile exposure

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 6, 2015) Rockwall County is encouraging residents to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of contracting West Nile virus, a mosquito borne illness. Residents should use insect repellent when outdoors, especially at dusk and dawn. Humans can contract West Nile virus from a mosquito bite. Infected mosquitoes get the virus […]

Cub Scout Pack 2125 becomes part of the news

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2015) Blue Ribbon News staffers were invited to the home of Michael and Tania Favrot recently to speak to the young men in the Bear Den of Pack 2125, based out of Nebbie Williams Elementary School. The third graders posed many thoughtful questions as they learned about news gathering and […]

East Trinity Masonic Lodge of Rockwall to host blood drive benefiting Scottish Rite Hospital

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 26, 2015) The East Trinity Masonic Lodge of Rockwall will host a blood drive benefiting the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4 at the lodge hall, 104 S. Goliad St., located on the SW corner of the Rockwall courthouse square. Appointments are […]

Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Day set for April 18

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 26, 2015) The 15th Annual City of Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Saturday, April 18th from 9am until 3pm at the Municipal Service Center, 1600 Airport Road – Rain or Shine. City of Rockwall residents must present a current utility bill or driver’s license for proof of residency. Household quantities […]