Blaine Mitchell of The Voice to perform at Rockwall Tree Lighting

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov 23, 2015) Although his journey on NBC’s The Voice has ended, Rockwall native Blaine Mitchell has a bright and promising future ahead as a talented artist/singer-songwriter. The City of Rockwall is excited to announce that Blaine will be performing live during the Tree Lighting Ceremony, which is set for 6 to […]

Living Nativity at First Christian Church Rockwall Dec 20

(ROCKWALL / HEATH – October 25, 2015) For the tenth year, members of First Christian Church Rockwall will present an outdoor re-enactment of the birth of Jesus, complete with live sheep, goats and llamas available for petting after each performance.A costumed cast of all ages will perform every 20 – 30 minutes between 6 and […]

Lakeside Civic Chorus presents 2nd Annual Messiah Sing-A-Long

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 22, 2015) Lakeside Civic Chorus presents its 2nd annual Messiah Sing-A-Long at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 3003 Horizon Road, where the audience will serve as the chorus in the performance of Handel’s masterpiece, “Messiah.” Featuring Eldred Marshal as accompanist. The Blue Ribbon News print edition is delivered […]

Community invited to caravan, send off Rockwall Yellowjackets for regional championship

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 24, 2015) The Rockwall Jacket Backers are honored to help support our defending, back-to-back District, Bi-District, and Area Champions Rockwall High School Yellowjackets football team to Waco on Friday, November 27. The Yellowjackets take on the Lions from Spring High School for the 11-6A D2/R2 regional championship. Friday’s forecast calls for […]

Volunteers needed to rebuild Kids Kingdom

(ROWLETT, TX – Nov. 23, 2015) The wait is over!  The City of Rowlett Parks Department is ready to rebuild Kids Kingdom and they need your help volunteering to make it happen. No worries, if running a power saw isn’t your thing, they have lots of different volunteer opportunities available. When: Tuesday, December 1st – […]

Rockwall County Helping Hands unveils new Food Pantry

Rockwall County Helping Hands unveils new Food Pantry

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 23, 2015) Rockwall County Helping Hands celebrated the grand opening of its new Assistance and Referral and Food Pantry this afternoon with an unveiling at its new location at 102 S. First St. in Rockwall. Phase 1 of the Helping Hands’ capital campaign renovations project involves expanding the A&R program to more […]

Adopt a ‘WIN’ Angel to help victims of domestic violence

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – The Women In Need, Inc Angel Giving Tree Campaign is in full swing. Help a local mother provide a special Christmas for her children by visiting one of the local participating locations before December 11, 2015. Help ensure a very special Christmas for a family in need! ROCKWALL LOCATIONS: Simply Kate Legend Salon […]

Family 2 Family Community Thanksgiving fills plates, warms hearts

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 22, 2015) The Boys & Girls Club’s Family 2 Family Community Thanksgiving was deemed a huge success as volunteers served up delicious food, friendship and fellowship to more than 300 people Saturday. Guests had the opportunity to participate in a mid-year school supply distribution, apply for Toys for Tots, winter […]

Food, Music & Santa at Heath Holiday in the Park Dec 4

(HEATH, TX – Nov. 22, 2015) Everything is in place for another spectacular Holiday in the Park, hosted in Towne Center Park, December 4, 6-9 p.m. Rain or Shine! *Enjoy the sweet sounds of the Amy Parks and Dorothy Pullen Elementary School choirs, plus the talented Cain Middle School Orchestra and Rockwall-Heath High School Jazz […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse presents It’s A Wonderful Life

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 22, 2015) It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play opens at Rockwall Community Playhouse at 8 p.m.  Friday November 27. Adapted by Joe Landry from the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra and Joe Swerling, this beloved American holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. […]