Adventures with the Editor: Paranormal Investigation Tour at Dallas’ Old City Park

Adventures with the Editor:  Paranormal Investigation Tour at Dallas’ Old City Park

DALLAS, TX (Oct. 28, 2022) Last night our Blue Ribbon News team traveled back in time through the streets of Dallas’ first and oldest park – a greenspace that maintains a collection of historic buildings and furnishings as old as 1840 – and perhaps even, ghosts? While caretakers at Old City Park say they cannot […]

Brookdale at Summer Ridge prepares to celebrate resident’s 105th birthday

Brookdale at Summer Ridge prepares to celebrate resident’s 105th birthday

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 26, 2022) Born October 28, 1917, Joyce Alene Preskitt Ruminer will be celebrated this Friday at Brookdale at Summer Ridge, the retirement and assisted living community where she resides. Senator Bob Hall is preparing a proclamation in her honor, and there will be birthday cake, balloons, and plenty of fanfare for this […]

Drug Take Back Initiative: Turn in unneeded meds for safe disposal

Drug Take Back Initiative: Turn in unneeded meds for safe disposal

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 18, 2022) The Rockwall Police Department will participate in the Drug Take Back Initiative on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You may drop off unused or expired medication at the Rockwall Police Department, 205 W. Rusk St. in Rockwall. They are not able to take liquids, aerosol […]

Eat, drink and be scary with a Hocus Pocus Cocktail party

Eat, drink and be scary with a Hocus Pocus Cocktail party

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 25, 2022) What better way to celebrate spooky season than with a Hocus Pocus party? For the latest episode of The Rose Table, I served a witchy menu inspired by the Sanderson Sisters in my dining room lit up with their signature green magic. For dinner, I served my Apple Season Salad, […]

Ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 12 for Joe Burger Park in Fate

Ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 12 for Joe Burger Park in Fate

FATE, TX (October 21, 2022) – The official ribbon cutting ceremony for Joe Burger Park has been scheduled for Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM. For the past few years, citizens and visitors have patiently watched the development of this park and excitedly waited for its completion. Joe Burger Park is located at 1251 […]

City seeks public input in ‘ReCode Rowlett’ survey

City seeks public input in ‘ReCode Rowlett’ survey

ROWLETT, TX (Oct. 13, 2022) The City of Rowlett has launched the ReCode Rowlett public input survey. City staff are working with Clarion Associates to update the Rowlett Development Code (RDC) and Form Based Code (FBC) to respond to current needs and emerging development trends. The project team wants to hear from residents, visitors, community […]

Rockwall County Republican Hispanic Club to welcome former ICE agent, author to next meeting

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 13, 2022) The Rockwall County Republican Hispanic Club (RCRHC) invites you to their Wednesday, Oct. 19th meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington St. in Rockwall. Victor Avila, Former ICE Agent and Author of Agent Under Fire will be the RCRHC scheduled speaker.  Complimentary Tamales!    RCRHC […]

‘Mary Tyler Moore Story’ will be topic at next ‘Rowlett Reviews’ meeting

ROWLETT, TX (Oct. 11, 2022) ‘Rowlett Reviews’ will meet again Tuesday, October 18 at First Christian Church, 7301 Miller Road in Rowlett; members and non-members are welcome.  Refreshments are served at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 10. Kathleen Cunningham will present her review of Herbie J. Pilato’s “The Mary Tyler Moore Story.”  Mr. […]

City of Rockwall to host free Shred Day

City of Rockwall to host free Shred Day

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 10, 2022) The City of Rockwall’s FREE Shred Day is coming on November 19! Rockwall residents needing household papers shredded may bring them to the parking lot behind The Center at Rockwall City Place, 108 E. Washington, from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 19. Our print edition delivers free to ~17,500 […]

Caregiving: Is your bathroom dangerous?

Caregiving: Is your bathroom dangerous?

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 6, 2022) Did you know bathrooms are routinely cited as the most dangerous room in the house for the elderly? Countless slips and falls occur in the bathroom, causing a difficult (and sometimes embarrassing) situation for families. Because so many falls occur in the bathroom, we highly encourage family caregivers to take […]

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