Alzheimer’s Association Gala rescheduled to May 7, 2022

Alzheimer’s Association Gala rescheduled to May 7, 2022

ROCKWALL, TX – February 15, 2022 — The third annual Gala, An Event to Remember, hosted by the Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, is changing its date from February 19, 2022 to May 7, 2022. “The date change is being made out of an abundance of caution,” says Nicole Garrison, Manager […]

Meals on Wheels to host Annual Spring Tea Luncheon & Fashion Show

Meals on Wheels to host Annual Spring Tea Luncheon & Fashion Show

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 13, 2022) Following a two year hiatus, Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County looks forward to hosting its Annual Spring Tea Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 31 at Hidden Creek, 215 Chris Cuny Parkway in Heath. New this year will a Fashion Show in partnership with […]

Introducing Rockwall Farmers Co-op

Introducing Rockwall Farmers Co-op

ROCKWALL, TX – February 8, 2022 — Tate Farms, one of Rockwall’s last working family farms, has just launched the Rockwall Farmers Co-Op. As food shortages continue to grow, local producers now have the opportunity to step in and provide where they may not have had the chance in the past. Since farmers markets are […]

Local restaurants offering special menus this Valentine’s

Local restaurants offering special menus this Valentine’s

Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor 2067 Summer Lee, Rockwall, TX  Sweetheart prix fixe menu available 4-10pm Friday, Feb. 11 through Monday, Feb. 14, $69.99/couple. Add a bottle of Chardonnay, Cabernet or Champagne for $20. Begin with Oysters on the Half Shell or Crab Cakes with Creamy Shrimp Sauce, and House Salad. Choose from Cajun […]

Rowlett’s Sapphire Bay Update: Plans include marina district and Baywalk waterfront food concept

Rowlett’s Sapphire Bay Update: Plans include marina district and Baywalk waterfront food concept

ROWLETT, Texas (February 4, 2022) A Dallas private investment group and developer have received approvals and plan to build a marina district as part of the massive Sapphire Bay work, live, play mixed-use development on Lake Ray Hubbard. The district includes Sapphire Bay Marina, one of the largest in the state with 10 new dock […]

Rockwall firefighters respond quickly to save lives

Rockwall firefighters respond quickly to save lives

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 4, 2022) – Thanks to the swift action of the Rockwall Fire Department this morning, a condominium fire was contained and no one was injured. A little after 7 a.m. today, the call came in about a structure fire at the Bent Creek Condominiums located at 213 Lake Meadows Drive. Upon arrival, firefighters […]

Downtown Rockwall Association to shine spotlight on local shops

Downtown Rockwall Association to shine spotlight on local shops

ROCKWALL, TX – February 4, 2022 — Beginning in March, the Downtown Rockwall Association will support around 40 of its individual business members through special Anniversary Spotlight events. Two Saturdays a month, an individual business will be chosen and spotlighted to celebrate its business anniversary from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “It’s a fun way […]

‘How I Met My Mate’ 2022: Local couples share their love stories

‘How I Met My Mate’ 2022: Local couples share their love stories

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 31, 2022) Each year for Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples to share stories of how they met. Their tales of true love are often sweet, funny, and sometimes quirky – but always a big hit among readers. This year we received a record number of submissions. Although we could […]

Blue Ribbon News ‘How I Met My Mate’ 2022 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News ‘How I Met My Mate’ 2022 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL, TX – January 31, 2022 — Below is a digital look at our How I Met My Mate 2022 print edition. Our print publication delivers to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County. Extra copies are available for pick up (while supplies last) at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER […]

Customer Appreciation Day planned for Rockwall Helping Hands Thrift Store & Boutique

Customer Appreciation Day planned for Rockwall Helping Hands Thrift Store & Boutique

  UPDATE (Feb. 2, 2022) Due to weather conditions, this event has been rescheduled to Saturday, Feb. 12.  ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 28, 2022) Rockwall County Helping Hands Thrift Store & Boutique will host Customer Appreciation Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, featuring new merchandise, music, refreshments, raffle drawings and a coupon […]