Patti Richter, On Faith: Righting a Ship or a Nation

Patti Richter, On Faith: Righting a Ship or a Nation

ROCKWALL, TX (June 28, 2022) – Twenty years ago, the USS Spiegel Grove went down near Key Largo, Florida. But the locals happily observe the anniversary since the sinking was intentional. The state had received title to the retired Navy ship hoping it could become a haven for marine life. The sunken ship, just six […]

Rockwall High School Stingerettes to host Storybook Kids Camp

Rockwall High School Stingerettes to host Storybook Kids Camp

ROCKWALL, TX (June 28, 2022) – 🧡Rockwall High School Stingerette Kids Camp🧡 is coming up July 25-27th!  Register by July 1st for a discounted rate!  We can’t wait to dance with your kids this summer.  All campers will also participate in a Rockwall High School pregame show this fall! Register at https://forms.gle/QQuRF4XXin3Cy3tg6 or see the […]

Celebrating Citizenship: Rockwall County Library’s Reading for Adults program recognizes 28 new U.S. citizens

Celebrating Citizenship: Rockwall County Library’s Reading for Adults program recognizes 28 new U.S. citizens

ROCKWALL, TX (June 13, 2022) The Reading for Adults Literacy Center, part of the Rockwall County Library, celebrated 23 years of the RFA program and honored 28 adults who recently passed their exam to become a United States Citizen. Each new citizen was recognized and awarded a certificate and US flag during a June 11 reception at […]

Local blogger creates viral dino drink to celebrate release of Jurassic World: Dominion

Local blogger creates viral dino drink to celebrate release of Jurassic World: Dominion

ROCKWALL, TX (June 22, 2022) Looking for the perfect drink for a Jurassic Park-themed party? Local food and party blogger Katie-Rose Watson, creator of The Rose Table (therosetable.com), came up with this fun dino drink for her Jurassic Park party, which was the most successful Rose Table party release in history with over half a […]

Rockwall receives 2022 Main Street America accreditation

Rockwall receives 2022 Main Street America accreditation

ROCKWALL, TX (June 22, 2022) – For the 13th year in a row, the City of Rockwall has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards in the Historic Downtown Rockwall District. Rockwall has received accreditation every year since Main Street Manager Bethany Browning was hired in 2009. Each year, […]

Blue Ribbon News July print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall County

Blue Ribbon News July print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall County

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 22, 2022 — Below is a digital preview of our July 2022 print edition. Our print publication delivers to about 17,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County. Extra copies are available for pick up now (while supplies last) at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, and […]

First United Methodist Church of Heath announces new senior pastor

First United Methodist Church of Heath announces new senior pastor

HEATH, TX (June 22, 2022) The First United Methodist Church of Heath is excited to announce that Reverend Sandy Heard will be serving as its senior pastor effective July 1, 2022.  Previously she served as an associate pastor at the First United Methodist Church of Rockwall. Rev. Heard graduated from Rockwall High School in in […]

Local nonprofit announces large scale support with Rockwall ISD elementary schools, churches

Local nonprofit announces large scale support with Rockwall ISD elementary schools, churches

ROCKWALL, TX (June 22, 2022) – Student MPACT, a Rockwall-based nonprofit organization, has announced multiple partnerships with Rockwall Independent School District (RISD) and local churches in Rockwall, Heath and Rowlett communities. Student MPACT is a nonprofit, community-based organization focused on uniting churches, schools, and businesses. The organization is instrumental in providing special care for local teachers […]

Dallas Race Week sets sail today on Lake Ray Hubbard

Dallas Race Week sets sail today on Lake Ray Hubbard

ROCKWALL, TX (June 20, 2022) Dallas Race Week has an event history going back to 1982, always bridging the week of Summer Solstice in June and held at Chandlers Landing Yacht Club. Dallas Race Week history The first Dallas Race Week was June, 1982. Scott Self, a founding member of Chandlers Landing Yacht and Tennis […]

Historical marker approved for New Hope Baptist Church on Juneteenth weekend

Historical marker approved for New Hope Baptist Church on Juneteenth weekend

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 20, 2022) The Rockwall County Historical Commission is excited to announce that the Texas Historical Commission has approved an application by the RCHC for an Official Texas Historical Marker for New Hope Baptist Church, in Royse City, TX.  The official Historical Marker will be installed at a later date. New Hope […]