Living Nativity returns Dec 20 to First Christian Church Rockwall

(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 […]

Save the date: Rockwall Hometown Christmas Celebration, Dec 5

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 21, 2015) Join the fun on Saturday, December 5 as all of your favorite community events are combined for a one day family celebration in Downtown Rockwall, beginning with the annual Kiwanis Christmas parade at 9 a.m., followed by photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. […]

Celebrate GIS Day with Rockwall’s Geographic Information Systems

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 15, 2015) On Wednesday, November 18th, the City of Rockwall’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department will be host its 2nd Annual GIS Day event. GIS Day is an international event that showcases how GIS is used and what the technology offers. It also coincides with National Geography Awareness Week, a geographic […]

FUMC-Heath to host Fall Festival, Kountry Kitchen Oct 31

(HEATH, TX – October 19, 2015)  First United Methodist Church of Heath will host a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 31, featuring a Kountry Kitchen with jams, jellies, pickles, salsas, baked goods & crafts – plus a plant sale & silent auction. The Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. includes Trunk or Treat, a […]

Christian Corneau Fitness Challenge kicks off

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 16, 2015) The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall traditionally hosts a memorial 5K each year to pay tribute to Christian Corneau, a 14-year-old Rockwall student who was struck by a car and fatally injured while skateboarding near his home. To grow participation in an already popular event and to help raise […]

Entries being accepted for Kiwanis Christmas Parade

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 25, 2015) Even though Halloween isn’t even here, it is time to start thinking about what float you are going to enter in the annual Kiwanis Christmas Parade. This year the theme is, “A Picture Perfect Christmas,” although you may pick any theme for your float.  Your float doesn’t even have […]

Shop, dine, dance & donate at Festival of Trees

(ROCKWALL, TX) As autumn leaves fall and the weather turns cooler, families across North Texas are preparing for the holidays. For some that means pumpkins, scarecrows and turkey dinner, but for many in the Rockwall community, it skips to wreaths, trees and early Christmas shopping. That’s because the annual Helping Hands Festival of Trees is […]

Tri-County Choir presents ‘We Honor the Brave’

(ROYSE CITY, TX – October 21, 2015) The Tri-County Choir presents ‘We Honor the Brave’ featuring the Royse City High School Choirs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 10 at the Royse City High School Auditorium, 700 S. FM 2642. Cost: $10/adult, $5/student, 5 & under free. All veterans attend FREE.

Pancakes, Christmas Bazaar to benefit Sammy Knostman Memorial Fund

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – October 21, 2015) Join Pancakes for the Park & Christmas Bazaar from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 5 at the Rockwall-Heath High School Cafeteria, 801 Laurence Drive, to benefit the Sammy Knostman Memorial Fund. $10. The Blue Ribbon News print edition is delivered free to more than 18,000 homes throughout Rockwall […]

Heath Salon & Spa Holiday Charity Event to benefit Patriot Paws, Lakeside AMBUCS

(HEATH, TX – October 21, 2015) Celebrate the season with Glitter, Glam & Gifts at Heath Salon And Spa​’s Annual Holiday Charity Event, 6-9 pm Thursday, November 5, benefiting Patriot Paws Service Dogs​ & Lakeside Ambucs​. The Blue Ribbon News print edition is delivered free to more than 18,000 homes throughout Rockwall and Heath.  To share […]