ROCKWALL, TX – October 6, 2020 — Folks at this past weekend’s Rib, Rub, Run & Roll event in downtown Rockwall welcomed beautiful fall weather, some sweet-looking wheels at the car show, and of course some smokin’ hot BBQ. Taking home the title of Grand Champion in this year’s IBCA-sanctioned BBQ competition is Cody Malin […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 5, 2020) The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County will proudly present the 2020 Christmas Parade: “Favorite Christmas Movie” on Saturday, December 5. Come enjoy this great Rockwall tradition. The 51st annual parade kicks off at 9 a.m. To register, complete an entry form online or download the entry form. Blue Ribbon News staff […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2020) Vendors and hand-sanitizing stations will be strategically placed throughout Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall as the Aspasians Fall Marketplace opens from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. The annual fundraising event provides scholarships for students in Rockwall County. It will feature over 100 merchant booths, food trucks, and fun […]
World War II veteran celebrates a century ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 1, 2020) Sunday will be a monumental day for World War II veteran William Louis Patterson of Rockwall, who turns 100 years old on Oct. 4. Since friends and family cannot gather for a traditional birthday celebration due to the pandemic, a drive-by caravan party […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 1, 2020) The Virtual Duck Pluck, presented by Southwest Kia-Rockwall, is 2020 duck season’s answer to celebrating safely during a pandemic while raising funds to benefit the Rockwall branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Texas. Duck “adoptions” are underway at rockwallduckrace.org, where you can “adopt” a duck (or a whole flock […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 30, 2020 — The Rockwall County Historical Foundation is proud to host the 2nd Annual Kids Day in the Park on Saturday, October 17th from 10am – 2pm., at Harry Myers Park. This year’s event will feature wildlife experts from Window to the Wild and Wildlife on the Move. RCHF will […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 29, 2020) The Rainbow Room of Rockwall is hosting a 2020 Virtual Pumpkin Carving Fundraiser. Entry fee is $20. Entry dates are Oct. 1 through Oct. 28. Winners will be announced on Oct. 30. To enter your pumpkin, head on over to rainbowroom.org for instructions. Prize categories include Most Creative, Scariest, and […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 28, 2020 — Beginning today (Sept. 28) through Wednesday, Sept. 30, you can have a chance to win a private dinner prepared by three renowned chefs by showing your support for a Rockwall boy recently diagnosed with Leukemia. Three-year-old Cameron Tate of Rockwall was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in early […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 28, 2020 — The Rockwall and Rowlett communities officially dedicated the State Highway 66 bridge as the “Heroes Memorial Bridge” this past weekend. Third Watch LE Motorcycle Club welcomed state and city officials, citizens and patriots to the dedication event on Sept. 26, capped off by their 2nd Annual Hands Across […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 25, 2020) A dedication ceremony will be held on Saturday, September 26 at 9 a.m. to officially recognize the SH 66 bridge between Rockwall and Rowlett as the “Heroes Bridge.” The change was made to raise awareness of the issue of veteran and first responder suicide. Statistics show that military veterans, police […]