(ROCKWALL, TX – July 3, 2019) Should college tuition be free? Is health care too expensive for young people? How can community leaders be more effective communicating with young adults? A Town Hall event designed specifically for young adults is planned from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 20 at Keller Williams Conference Center, 2701 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 2, 2019) Concerned about wildlife such as coyotes and bobcats roaming your neighborhood? If so, be sure to mark your calendars for August 1, 6 p.m. at the City of Rockwall Community Center for a special fun and informative presentation on living with urban wildlife. Sponsored by the Rockwall County Open Space […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 2, 2019) Come out to Sideways at The Harbor on Friday, July 5, at 8 p.m. to catch a live performance from a group of highly talented local teen musicians and their band, 3 Blocks Away. Joining the band will be special guest Matthew Fiock, a phenomenal ukelele musician bringing a […]
Blue Ribbon News is proud to serve as the 2019 Southwest Kia Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta Media Sponsor (ROCKWALL, TX – June 20, 2019) Save the date(s)! The most specQUACKular event of the season returns to The Rockwall Harbor this September 20th and 21st. The 2019 Southwest Kia Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta benefits the Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 28, 2019) This year’s Fourth of July celebration will be a little more festive than in years past. Onlookers at Harry Myers Park are in for a special patriotic treat. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the Terry Fisher American Legion Post in Rockwall is planning a unique demonstration. Parachutists will jump […]
‘Flags Over Rockwall’ Fundraiser Supports Local Scouts Troop (ROCKWALL, TX — June 26, 2019) This Independence Day, Boy Scouts Troop 83 of Rockwall invites residents to show their patriotic pride and fly a flag through their Flags Over Rockwall fundraising program. Six times a year, the Troop 83 scouts plant large U.S. flags in the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 24, 2019) On June 22, community members joined hands on the State Highway 66 bridge to raise awareness on suicides committed among our country’s military veterans and first responders. In Oct. 2018, Third Watch LE Motorcycle Club started a Walk Across the Bridge movement to raise awareness and combat suicides among […]
(ROCKWALL, TX _ June 20, 2019) If parking is a challenge at The Harbor, you can use the FREE parking garage in the TrendHR building. Tonight’s Concert by the Lake features “Escape,” the ultimate Journey Tribute Band. Another large crowd is expected tonight, and there are a few places not available for parking. Most notably, there is no on-grass […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 12, 2019) The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall (1210 N. Goliad St.) wrapped up another highly successful spring sports season last week. The Rockwall Y partnered with the City of Heath in January to bring its rapidly-growing Small Fry and Youth Soccer programs to the fields at Towne Center Park. Despite […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX — March 7, 2019) Earlier this week, 82-year-old Royse City resident Barney Jones found himself sitting in an old red pickup next to a national celebrity, on his way to the most heartwarming reception of his life. On March 5, Royse City welcomed famous TV host Mike Rowe and the rest of […]