(ROCKWALL, TX — August 26, 2019) Real. Good. News. That was our mission seven years ago when we first launched Blue Ribbon News, and it’s our mission today. In a world where negative news is the norm and cynicism seems to dominate social media, we exist to shine the spotlight on the good. We heard […]
(FATE, TX – Aug. 23, 2019) The City of Fate’s annual community celebration, Celebrate Fate, is set for Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at its new location, Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway. The growth of the community has prompted the shift of the center of Celebrate Fate’s activities to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 13, 2019) The Rockwall County Library Literacy Program, Reading For Adults (RFA), will hold a training session for new tutors. RFA has been serving Rockwall County for over 14 years, providing free educational classes to community adults. The program offers classes in ESL (English as a Second Language), GED, Citizenship and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 6, 2019) Rockwall ISD announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the current income eligibility guidelines which can be found at squaremeals.org. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. The online application […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 22, 2019) The Rockwall Art League invites the public to its 19th Annual Fine Art Show & Sale on Sept. 27-29 at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Center (2600 Champions Way). Doors to the show open at noon on Friday, Sept. 27, with lots of fabulous works on display from artists […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 14, 2019) Outside of crashes, heatstroke is the number one vehicle-related killer of children in the United States. That’s why Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in an attempt to reduce these deaths by reminding parents and caregivers about the dangers of vehicular […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 13, 2019) Rockwall County Elections Administrator Christopher Lynch will be designated as a Certified Elections/Registration Administrator (CERA) – the highest professional achievement – in a ceremony conducted by the Election Center at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20. CERA designation is achieved […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 12, 2019) Hundreds of cyclists braved the Texas summer heat for a fantastic cause during the 2019 Hot Rocks Bike Ride on Aug. 10, sponsored by the Rockwall Noon Rotary. The Rotary’s signature fundraising event saw riders of all ages participated in routes of 54, 30, 24 and 12 miles. Each […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 8, 2019) There’s a plethora of helpful advice available to us all, usually as close as our Junk Mail box. Mostly we’ll find alluring appeals to our flesh: Keto Fat Burning, Dementia Destroyer, Brain Enhancers, and others—some unmentionable. Those who peddle such products and services might believe in their ability to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 7, 2019) Meritage Homes, the seventh-largest public homebuilder in the U.S., announced a grand opening celebration to showcase the newest phase in Woodcreek, a highly-desirable, amenity-rich community in Fate, TX. Open to the public, the event will be held Aug. 10 from 12-2pm and will feature local food trucks, family fun […]