ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 26, 2020) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse will host its inaugural Posse Round Up from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 in Historic Downtown Rockwall. The event will feature western vendors, live music, a petting zoo, food trucks, boot shines, kids activities, local 4-H and FFA and more, presented by […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 26, 2020) Rockwall County Helping Hands has plans underway for its 2020 Christmas Toy Drive and Distribution. More than 1,000 local children are excepted to be served through this special program. Local business owners who are interested in taking part in this event should reach out to Helping Hands about displaying toy […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 24, 2020) Free COVID-19 testing will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Monday, Oct. 26 at Lake Pointe Church, 701 E. I-30 Frontage Road. There are no requirements for testing and results will be available in 48 to 96 hours. Please, no eating or drinking 15 minutes prior to […]
Highland Meadows: Character, Integrity and Exemplary Care ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 21, 2020) From car parades and window welcomes to phone calls and video chats, residents of Highland Meadows Health and Rehab have experienced just about every form of virtual visit possible under COVID-19 regulations. Strict adherence to safety protocols and a committed staff have helped […]
ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2020 — Sixteen years ago, Rowlett resident Shannon Weishuhn donated her bone marrow to 19-year-old Johnathan Dodson of Pennsylvania who was battling leukemia. In late September on an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! supported by Baileys, Shannon got to meet the man whose life she saved for the very first […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 20, 2020) The Rockwall Police Department welcomed Officer Mitchell Attaway with a swearing-in ceremony. Officer Attaway will begin his 17 week Field Training Program. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share your good news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com. Subscribe to our email newsletter here. […]
Immersive Movie Experience pays Tribute to Black Aviators, Oct. 28-Nov. 1 TERRELL, TX Oct. 18, 2020 – The story and legacy of World War II’s famed Tuskegee Airmen – America’s first Black, military pilots and their support personnel – is vividly told in “Rise Above: Red Tail Triumph Over Adversity ”. The Commemorative Air Force’s […]
A Playground Focused on Inclusion HEATH, TX (Oct. 19, 2020) Despite pandemic challenges, many good works continue. That includes the tireless efforts by Heath residents, Ginny Jackson and Gini Seely, to bring an inclusive haven where children can play and caregivers can rest to Terry Park. In August 2019, the Heath City Council dedicated a […]
ROCKWALL, TX – October 14, 2020 — On Oct. 23, Rockwall resident Angel Poe will officially open the doors to her Hug It Out Dallas home offering a safe place for LGBTQ+ teens to learn, connect, build relationships and feel empowered to reach their true potential. Hug It Out Dallas (824 Exposition Ave Ste. 1 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 13, 2020) Rockwall County, the smallest county in Texas, is also the 10th most densely populated. Currently at just over 100,000 population, it is projected to reach 350,000 by 2040. In the next 20 years, residential and commercial development will turn most of undeveloped land into more pavement and roof tops, replacing much […]