Rockwall Meals on Wheels honors volunteers, recognizes ‘Hometown Heroes’

Rockwall Meals on Wheels honors volunteers, recognizes ‘Hometown Heroes’

ROCKWALL, TX (May 2, 2022) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County recently hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon to honor its many volunteers who give selflessly of their time and energy to help improve health, reduce isolation and promote independent living for the elderly and disabled in our community, week in and week out. […]

Rockwall County Helping Hands recognizes volunteers during Starfish Awards, Luncheon

Rockwall County Helping Hands recognizes volunteers during Starfish Awards, Luncheon

ROCKWALL, TX (May 2, 2022) Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Rockwall County Helping Hands organization, and during Volunteer Appreciation Month in April, the nonprofit celebrated the caring, gifted people who selflessly give their time and energy to provide help and hope to neighbors in need. Did you know that in 2021 volunteers contributed over […]

Record ten grand of ‘Crawfish Cash’ raised for Rockwall kids with special needs

Record ten grand of ‘Crawfish Cash’ raised for Rockwall kids with special needs

ROCKWALL, TX (April 28, 2022) The threat of rain did not keep mudbug lovers from turning out in droves to the 10th Annual Crawfish Fest at The Harbor, hosted by Dodie’s Cajun Diner. The record-breaking event held April 24th raised more than $10,000 for the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Angel Camp program for kids […]

Lynda and Lynn Allen honored as Hometown Heroes at Rockwall Meals on Wheels Volunteer Luncheon

Lynda and Lynn Allen honored as Hometown Heroes at Rockwall Meals on Wheels Volunteer Luncheon

ROCKWALL, TX (April 27, 2022) The Rockwall County Democratic Party would like to congratulate our own RCDP super volunteers, Lynda and Lynn Allen, who were recognized at the Awards Luncheon for Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. The “In Colour: Creating a Brighter World One Senior at a Time” celebration was filled with excitement […]

Tiger cub confiscated in Laredo now home at Wylie’s exotic cat sanctuary

Tiger cub confiscated in Laredo now home at Wylie’s exotic cat sanctuary

WYLIE, TX (April 26, 2022) A female tiger cub was confiscated in Texas by Laredo Police Department and Laredo Animal Care Services on Friday. Her possession was in violation of the dangerous wild animals ordinance. In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center in Wylie, TX is the first sanctuary many agencies call when they have an […]

Good Neighbor: We can learn a lot from Lance

Good Neighbor: We can learn a lot from Lance

ROCKWALL, TX (April 25, 2022) Meet 7th generation Rockwall resident Robert Lance Miller – called Lance, after his great uncle, Lance Holland. He captured the attention of Blue Ribbon News when his mom, Katy Miller, shared the photo above on Facebook after he announced, “Guys, I’m going to do a little light reading before dinner.” […]

College bound? Rockwall area graduating seniors can win big prizes in nursing home giveaway

College bound? Rockwall area graduating seniors can win big prizes in nursing home giveaway

ROCKWALL, TX (April 25, 2022) Highland Meadows Health & Rehab, a skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center located at 1870 S. John King in Rockwall, is celebrating seniors – both young and old – with its annual ‘Seniors Supporting Seniors’ program and giveaway. Now in its third year, the program connects college bound students with […]

Blue Ribbon News ‘Summer Camp Spotlight’ print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall County

Blue Ribbon News ‘Summer Camp Spotlight’ print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall County

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 22, 2022 — Below is a digital look at our Summer Camp Spotlight 2022 print edition. Our print publication delivers to about 16,000 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 Chilton YMCA, […]

Heath Highsteppers dominate at Hill Country Regionals

Heath Highsteppers dominate at Hill Country Regionals

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (April 22, 2022) The Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers and Starsteppers dominated the HTE Hill Country Regionals in San Marcos in February, with the following awards: Varsity Team Awards  Open Division Champions Pom Division Champions Kick Division Champions Judges Award Technique Judges Award Showmanship Judges Award Entertainment Judges Award Precision Judges Award Choreography Super Sweepstakes Division […]