(ROCKWALL – October 15, 2013) The October Brown Bag “Talking Tombstones” program presented by RCHF members Gary Lovell and Mindy Lovell featured history of Chisholm Cemetery as well as names of early pioneers of the Village of Chisholm buried there. Mr. Lovell stated that he is related to about 85 of those who are interred […]
Rockwall’s Amber Carrington to perform Due to muddy conditions in Equest’s pastures, guests are asked to park at First Baptist Church of Wylie, located at 100 N. First Street in Old Downtown Wylie. Shuttle buses will depart every 15 minutes directly to Equest. The show will go on – rain or shine. The Equest facility features […]
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP NOW! (ROCKWALL – October 13, 2013) Registration is underway for the Christian Corneau “Go the Distance” Memorial Run, set for 8 a.m. Saturday, November 16 at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, 1210 N. Goliad St. The sixth annual event honors the memory of Christian Corneau, son of Max and Michelle […]
PRINT & BRING YOUR BLUE RIBBON NEWS AD TO RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON A SINGLE PURCHASE UP TO $50! (ROCKWALL – October 11, 2013) Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch is celebrating its 25th year! The Patch is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. It is located at the Ridge Road Shopping […]
(ROCKWALL – Oct. 10, 2013) Meals on Wheels Senior Services Rockwall will sponsor the 3rd Annual Caregiver Conference on Friday, October 18, 2013 at Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Guest speakers include Andy B. Crocker, M.S. Extension Program Specialist Gerontology and Health, Texas AgriLife Extension; Doni Green, North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging; Neal […]
(ROCKWALL – October 9, 2013) Superkatz, a local special needs cheer team, will be serving up dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21st at Joe Willy’s, 2006 S. Goliad St. in Rockwall. Joe Willy’s has teamed up with Superkatz for this fundraising event, which will help these athletes with travel expenses and various […]
(ROCKWALL – October 9, 2013) For the second consecutive year, Rockwall will celebrate International Observe the Moon Night at the Rockwall County Library. Rockwall is participating in this global event on Saturday, Oct. 12th, in conjunction with hundreds of other host sites on every continent. International Observe the Moon Night is an annual event dedicated […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY – October 8, 2013) The popular Rockwall County Historical Foundation October topic, Talking Tombstones, will be presented at noon Friday, October 11 at the historic downtown courthouse. Presenters will be Gary and Mindy Lovell, longtime residents of McLendon Chisholm, who will share a history of Chisholm Cemetery and Harrison D. Howell and Angelina […]
Smokin’ hot barbecue competition, 5k/10k run, car show, BBQ & Brews (ROCKWALL – October 4, 2013) – Get your southern taste buds ready for the best in Texas barbeque at the 5th Annual Rib Rub Run & Roll on the Rockwall Downtown Square Oct. 5th. Hosted by the Old Town Shoppes, there will be even more […]
(ROCKWALL / GARLAND – October 4, 2013) – The third annual Hotties on the Harbor girls-only fishing tournament will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5th at the docks at Bass Pro Shops in Garland. The event helps raise funds and awareness about family and teen dating violence. This a dockside charity fishing […]