Rockwall-based ministry addresses human trafficking in North Texas

Rockwall-based ministry addresses human trafficking in North Texas

ROCKWALL, TX (August 20, 2014) The sex traffic industry might seem a distant scourge, like something happening only in troubled third-world regions. It’s hard to fathom that modern-day slavery could exist in America, much less Texas. But one area woman knows it does. Rebecca Jowers reaches out to women like Rachel, who ran away from […]

Try something new when the kids go back to school

ROCKWALL, TX (August 20, 2014) School has been out of session for nearly 90 days, and all of a sudden the kids are headed back to class again. After a sigh of relief, relaxing over some peace and quiet with coffee and a nap, this begs the question, “Now what?” Getting back into a routine […]

Woodcreek Labor Day Celebration Aug 30

FATE, TX. (August 20, 2014) Southstar is joining with the Woodcreek HOA and the City of Fate for a Labor Day Celebration at Smith Family Park in the Woodcreek community. The Labor Day Celebration will consist of carnival booths, music, BBQ, firework display, bounce houses, and more! The event will take place on Saturday, August […]

Blue Ribbon News accepts ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (VIDEO)

Blue Ribbon News accepts ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (VIDEO)

ROCKWALL, TX (August 19, 2014) A challenge by Dan Keils, General Manager at Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor, resulted in Richard Redig of Blue Ribbon News dumping a bucket full of ice over his head not once – but THREE times this afternoon. (Let’s just say that Richard is usually the one behind the […]

Blue Ribbon News back-to-school print edition hits mailboxes

Blue Ribbon News back-to-school print edition hits mailboxes

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX August 19, 2014) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which is on its way to more than 17,200 homes throughout Rockwall and Heath this week.  To submit your good news and events for publication, email . Our 24-page, full color, hyper-local print edition is published 8x/year (about every 45 days) […]

Rockwall’s Reading for Adults Literacy Program gets new look

Fashion Literate Fall classes begin September 2nd ROCKWALL,TX. (July 22, 2014) The Reading for Adults (RFA) Literacy Program in Rockwall will be sporting a new look this year– Steve Wilde, owner of Wilde Advertising, designed and printed custom t-shirts for the RFA tutors. The local businessman has donated 144 custom t-shirts to the RFA Literacy […]

Employment opportunities with City of Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (August 14, 2014) The City of Rockwall strives to provide a safe and fair work environment to its employees and seeks to fill open positions with dependable, hard-working, service oriented professionals whose work experience and demeanor reflects the City’s core values – Ethical, Responsible, Customer Focused and Innovative. The City values individuals who […]

Call for entries: Paint Rowlett Plein Air Art Competition

ROWLETT, TX (August 12, 2014) All artists 18 years and older are invited to participate in the Paint Rowlett 2014 Plein Air Art Competition. The event is organized by Artists Round Texas, a 501C3 visual arts organization, supported in part by the Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commission, the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, Target – Rowlett, and hosted […]

Ralph Hall Day on Ralph Hall Parkway

ROCKWALL, TX (August 12, 2014)  Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care will host Ralph Hall Day on Ralph Hall Parkway, a reception honoring Congressman Ralph Hall and his years of dedicated service. The event will be at 11 a.m. Monday, August 18 at Rock Ridge, located at 720 East Ralph Hall Parkway in Rockwall. The […]

Open House at Rockwall Helping Hands to honor Margo Nielsen’s 25 years of service

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (August 6, 2014) Rockwall County Helping Hands will host an Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, August 28 to celebrate Executive Director Margo Nielsen’s 25th anniversary with the agency.  The public is encouraged to come by Helping Hands that day to honor Margo and thank her for all she […]