(HEATH, TX — February 14, 2019) The Rockwall-Heath HS Orchestra recently competed at the UIL Region 25 Solo & Ensemble Contest where they earned the best performance ratings in the history of the school. 37 students received superior ratings for their Solo & Ensemble performances. A record 22 students qualified to participate in the UIL […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 13, 2019) In recognition of American Heart Month, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall and the City of Fate teamed up to provide a free Love Your Heart Luncheon last week at Fate City Hall. Participants enjoyed a heart-healthy lunch courtesy of Olive Garden as they heard from featured speaker Kimberly Mills, a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 12, 2019) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary was pleased to have Darby Burkey as their guest speaker February 5. Darby has been the President of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce since November 2018. The Rockwall Chamber is celebrating its 90th year and has grown to approximately 900 members today. The Chamber’s […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 12, 2019) I was smitten with someone’s writing several years ago. There was nothing intriguing about the topic of the manuscript that made its way around my critique group table: caring for aged parents. Even so, I became fully engaged by the colorful stringing together of words. I wondered if the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 11, 2019) On Friday, Feb. 8, Rep. John Ratcliffe held a meeting with Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner and Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson in Washington, D.C. The two sheriffs from Texas’ 4th District work together on the North Texas Sheriffs Criminal Interdiction Unit, which is a multi-agency initiative that intercepts […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 11, 2019) Editor’s Note: Each year at Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples how they met. Their stories are often sweet, funny and surprising. Sharing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions – and one of our most wildly popular features. Josh and Amy […]
Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor Sweetheart Menu available Feb. 8-16, $54.99/couple. Add a bottle of house wine, $16.99. Begin with Oysters on the Half Shell or Classic Shrimp Cocktail, and House Salad. Choose from Blackened Rib Eye, Stuffed Cajun Chicken Rockefeller, Redfish Pontchartrain with Crabmeat Buerre Blanc, or Crawfish Ravioli with Pan Seared Jumbo […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – February 1, 2019) The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) welcomed residents to an open house and public hearing on Thursday, Jan. 31, regarding its proposed project bringing improvements to I-30. The well-attended event, which took place at the Royse City High School cafeteria, offered an opportunity for residents to view project design […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 6, 2019) Friends of the Rockwall Library will host a Mad Hatter’s Tea Tuesday, March 26, 2:00 pm at the Rockwall County Library Community Room, 1215 E. Yellow Jacket. The program will feature Brad Ackland who will sing sentimental oldies. The public is invited. The cost is $30. Reservations may be […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – February 5, 2019) During its work session and regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 4, the Rockwall city council held a discussion on the proposed Harbor Urban Beach Park. In the work session prior to the regular meeting, Rockwall Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Hesser presented three options for what would be included […]