ROCKWALL, TX (April 26, 2023) As an avid equestrian and horse owner, the Kentucky Derby is one of my favorite days of the year. Any excuse to wear a fascinator and drink bourbon, I love! When planning a Derby party, there are several musts: red roses (it is, after all, the Run for the Roses!), […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 21, 2023) Our Blue Ribbon News 2023 Summer Camp Spotlight features local summer camp programs, Vacation Bible Schools, sports and skills camps, recreational activities and fun, learning opportunities for kids (and adults!) throughout the summer season. We hope this growing compilation helps you and your family find fun and engaging things […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 4, 2023) Blue Ribbon News is accepting submissions now through 3 p.m. Monday, April 10 for our 2023 Summer Camp Spotlight which features local summer camp programs, Vacation Bible Schools, sports and skills camps, recreational activities and fun, learning opportunities for kids (and adults) throughout the summer season. There is no […]
HEATH, TX (March 29, 2023) The City of Heath’s traditional Easter Saturday celebration featuring the Heart of Heath 5k and 1-Mile Family Run is Saturday, April 8. This is a great opportunity to bring family and friends to Towne Center Park to experience one of the events that help make Heath special. The runner’s warm […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 29, 2023) Did you know Rockwall County is the smallest county in Texas? It is! But I have to say, we Rockwallites get around. Last week, Evan and I drove down to South Texas for a Boudin & Gumbo Festival. We entered the boudin competition for what would be our FIRST time competing […]
Rockwall, TX, March 28, 2023 – The Rockwall Art League Art Exhibit featuring 20 local artists will be held at the Springhill Suites Marriott in Rockwall from April 17-20. The art league is hosting this event in conjunction with Art for Advocacy and benefiting the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. The POP UP Gallery […]
Crawfish Fest brings families and friends together at Dodie’s on the Rockwall Harbor. Rockwall, Texas (March 22, 2023) – Dodie’s All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest, a fan-favorite event, is back for its 11th year of mudbugs, music and merriment. The annual event, benefiting J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp for children with special needs, brings hundreds in support […]
Rockwall, TX (March 15, 2023) – Please join the Rockwall Art League on Wednesday, March 22, for our free Member Meeting. Joanna Burch will be demonstrating the fine art of porcelain painting. Everyone is welcome. Most of the two dimensional works are large porcelain tiles suitable for for framing and hanging, with a few functional […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 13, 2023) Calling all Red Raiders – alumni and future Red Raiders – join us as we come together to enjoy some FUN, network and take photos with TTU’s Centennial Mobile and score some TTU Centennial Swag! This is a fun family event, so bring the children! Standard Service has a huge outdoor area with […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 20, 2023) Rockwall Lions Club will host a BBQ 101 class beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22 at The Center at Rockwall City Place. BBQ 101 Class is for backyard BBQ enthusiasts who want to learn the basic techniques for prepping, seasoning, smoking, and cutting various BBQ meats. The Pit Master […]