Extreme Charity Bake Sale for In-Sync Exotics Debuts Dec. 17

Extreme Charity Bake Sale for In-Sync Exotics Debuts Dec. 17

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 13, 2018) The Extreme Bake Sale and Craft Sale benefiting In-Sync Exotics is scheduled for Monday, December 17, 2018 in the lobby of the Premier Place (Merrill Lynch) building from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. or sell-out, whichever comes first. All sales are matched dollar-for-dollar, and 100% of the proceeds will […]

Local Veteran Receives New Handicap-Accessible Vehicle

Local Veteran Receives New Handicap-Accessible Vehicle

(ROYSE CITY, TX — November 28, 2018) On Thanksgiving week, local veteran Gary Wilkins received the blessing of his life in the form of a new handicap-accessible vehicle. Wilkins, a member of Royse City American Legion Post 100, nearly lost his life in a tragic motorcycle accident a few years ago. The accident left Wilkins […]

Joy Lutheran Church to Offer “Blue Christmas” Service Dec. 12

Joy Lutheran Church to Offer “Blue Christmas” Service Dec. 12

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 5, 2018) According to Tom Schwolert, minister at Joy Lutheran Church, Christmas can be a painful and “blue” time of year for some. “It may be the first Christmas without a close friend or family member,” Schwolert said. “For others, memories of past experiences or the pain of present experiences and situations […]

Rockwall Police to host Santa Cops 4 Kids 5K, 10K and 1-Mile Run Dec 8

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 30, 2018) Blue Ribbon News is proud to once again partner with the Rockwall Police Department and the Rockwall Police Officers Association for the 3rd Annual Santa Cops 4 Kids 1 Mile, 5K and 10K Run presented by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall. The event raises awareness about child abuse while raising funds for The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall […]

Rockwall YMCA Celebrates Successful Fall Sports Season

Rockwall YMCA Celebrates Successful Fall Sports Season

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 30, 2018) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall wrapped up another highly successful fall sports season, with over 1,000 players participating in the Y’s youth soccer, flag football and volleyball programs. The Rockwall YMCA welcomed 127 flag football players, 174 volleyball players, and kicked off its fall Small Fry and Youth […]

Celebrate the Christmas Season: Holiday Events Happening Around Town

Celebrate the Christmas Season: Holiday Events Happening Around Town

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 27, 2018) It’s the most wonderful time of the year! There are holiday events happening all December long in Rockwall County. Here are a few of our favorites to celebrate the Christmas season. Heath Holiday in the Park Friday, November 30 | Towne Center Park Join the City of Heath in […]

Special Olympics Athletes Walk the Runway at NCL Fashion Show

Special Olympics Athletes Walk the Runway at NCL Fashion Show

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 13, 2018) On November 11, 2018 members from the National Charity League, Inc., Lone Star Chapter, gathered at The Hilton Hotel for the annual Mother-Daughter Tea and Fashion Show to acknowledge overall time contributed to serving NCL’s Mission and its commitment to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. Local sponsors; […]

Tickets on sale for Heath Holiday Home Tour

Kick off the Holidays in Heath: Rockwall-Heath High School Class of 2019 Presents Heath Holiday Home Tour Friday, November 30 (HEATH, TX – Nov. 9, 2018) A community holiday tradition continues Friday, November 30 when the Rockwall-Heath High School Senior Class of 2019 presents the annual Heath Holiday Home Tour. Six beautiful homes will be […]