Rockwall Soroptimist participate in North Texas Giving Day

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 9, 2015) The Rockwall Soroptimist encourage everyone to Get up and GIVE on North Texas Giving Day, September 17, when your donation of $25 or more to help women and children in Rockwall will receive BONUS FUNDS! It’s easy! On September 17, from 6am-midnight , just go to northtexasgivingday.org and type in Soroptimist International of […]

Royse City presents 9/11 Remembrance Project

Sunday service features 418 handcrafted crosses for first responders, and US Honor Flag (ROYSE CITY, TX – September 1, 2015)  The community is welcome at 10 a.m. Sunday, September 13 as Trinity Baptist Church of Royse City hosts an outdoor Remembrance Service to honor the fallen heroes of September 11, 2001.  During the service, a […]

Royse City Microfest to feature over 20 craft breweries

(ROYSE CITY, TX – September 8, 2015) Tap into Royse City at the second annual Texas Microfest, happening 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 17.  There will be 20 craft breweries with over 100 beers, ciders and wines. This year’s event will include 100 styles of beer to be served in 2 oz. samples.  Three […]

Meet at the Rockwall Police Flag Pole to Pray for Law Enforcement

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 3, 2015) The community is invited to come together to pray for our police officers during an informal “Meet at the Flagpole” event at 11 a.m. Monday, September 7 (Labor Day). Organized by Eric Bott of Rockwall and other concerned citizens, the gathering will take place around the flagpole at the […]

Governor Abbott issues statewide call to stand with law enforcement

Governor Abbott issues statewide call to stand with law enforcement

(September 3, 2015) As Texas continue to mourn the loss of Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth, Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call to stand with law enforcement in Texas. To honor Deputy Goforth and all officers across the state, Governor Abbott is asking Texas law enforcement officers to turn on their red […]

Premier episode of American Dream sports docu-drama, written by Rockwall grad, airs Wednesday

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 2, 2015) The American Dream, a docu-drama series profiling athletes who followed their dream and achieved greatness in professional sports, will premier on Fox Sports Southwest at 7:30 Wednesday, September 2. The pilot episode chronicles NFL Hall of Fame running back Tony Dorsett of the Dallas Cowboys, and was written and co-directed by […]

Free women’s self defense course in Royse City

(ROYSE CITY, TX – September 1, 2015) A free program courtesy of Women & Girls of Worth Ministry of Trinity Baptist Church in Royse City will teach women and girls how NOT to be a victims of crimes crimes against women.  The self defense program will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 8 at Trinity […]

Free Caregiver Conference set for Oct 9

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – August 31, 2015)  Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host its 5th Annual “Rockwall Cares” Caregiver Conference on Friday, October 9 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Sponsored by MidSouth Bank, the conference will open with exhibits and registration at 8:30 a.m., and will run […]

Around Town: Blue Ribbon News Fall Calendar of Events

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 18, 2015) There’s plenty to do in the Rockwall / Heath area this fall! To submit your events, email . MONDAY, AUGUST 17 CASA SESSIONS Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host information sessions at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at Kaufman CASA at Wells Fargo Bank, 2100 S. Washington […]

Boy Scout Troop 83 to celebrate 40th anniversary

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 31, 2015) Back in 1975, a new Boy Scout troop emerged in Rockwall. Troop 83 was chartered by the First United Methodist Church. It started with only 12 boys and now has 77 active scouts. The troop has seen many changes over the years, yet has remained a strong and contributing force […]