Adventures with the Editor: Yesterland Farm

Adventures with the Editor: Yesterland Farm

ROCKWALL, TX – October 26, 2021 — My wife Julie and I recently hosted our friends Hannah and Nathan from Arkansas and treated them to a super fun weekend full of fall festivities, good food, and of course lots of pumpkins! One of the places we took them is a huge farm out in Canton […]

Blue Ribbon News November 2021 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News November 2021 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL, TX – October 25, 2021 — Below is a digital look at our November 2021 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 Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall […]

Painting the Town: Two mural artists – one who is blind – add colorful touches to Fate

Painting the Town: Two mural artists – one who is blind – add colorful touches to Fate

FATE, TX (Oct. 21, 2021) Two mural artists are currently working on a city-owned building located in Downtown Fate at 104 E. Fate Main Place that houses both the Department of Public Safety and Four Czechs Bakery. John Bramblitt, a blind Denton mural artist, is painting the entire length of the building with historic images […]

Highland Meadows, Trinity Hospice team with community partners for food drive to fill Thanksgiving baskets

Highland Meadows, Trinity Hospice team with community partners for food drive to fill Thanksgiving baskets

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 20, 2021) Highland Meadows Health & Rehab, along with Trinity Hospice, are sponsoring a Community Food Drive benefiting Helping Hands. Food donations are needed through Nov. 18 to fill Thanksgiving food baskets for local families in need. Non-perishable items needed include: >>Dressing/Stuffing Mix >>Boxed Instant Potatoes >>Canned Cranberry Sauce >>Canned Pumpkin >>Canned […]

Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust: Rockwall resident achieves her Disney Dinner dreams

Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust: Rockwall resident achieves her Disney Dinner dreams

  ROCKWALL, TX – October 5, 2021 — Walt Disney once said, “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” And his wise words have certainly proven true for Rockwall resident Katie-Rose Watson, hostess of the popular online Disney Dinners series. Watson has hosted 20 dinner parties themed after […]

Heath Department of Public Safety Sergeant Keven Rowan promoted to Captain

Heath Department of Public Safety Sergeant Keven Rowan promoted to Captain

HEATH, TX (Oct. 7, 2021) Department of Public Safety Sergeant Keven Rowan has been promoted to Captain to serve as second-in-command to the chief overseeing a department of 28 officers who are triple certified as fire fighters, police officers and EMTs. “Captain Rowan has an exemplary record of service, and we are thrilled to have […]

Registration open for 12th Annual Festival of Trees benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands

Registration open for 12th Annual Festival of Trees benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 6, 2021) Registration is now open for the 12th Annual Festival of Trees benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands! REGISTER NOW for the Nov. 12th Luncheon at rhhluncheon.muradbid.com and/or REGISTER NOW for the Nov. 13th Gala at rhhdinner.muradbid.com The magic of the holiday season is just around the corner so be sure to brighten yours by following the Boutique of Helping Hands to […]

Car Show coming to Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium to benefit Rockwall Meals on Wheels

Car Show coming to Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium to benefit Rockwall Meals on Wheels

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2021) Iron Ranch Business Park will host its inaugural Car Show from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium, 1201 T.L. Townsend Drive, with all proceeds benefiting Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Enjoy food truck, live music, and trophies for winning entries. Event sponsors include […]

Hanby Insurance owner Erin Neill purchases, renovates historic Professional Building in Downtown Rockwall

Hanby Insurance owner Erin Neill purchases, renovates historic Professional Building in Downtown Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2021) Hanby Insurance is one of the oldest insurance companies in Rockwall County, serving North Texas communities for over 80 years. But this year, their office has a fresh new look. This summer Hanby Insurance Owner Erin Neill purchased her entire office building at 107 N Goliad, a historic building in […]

‘Mustache Gang’ launches lemonade stand at Rockwall’s Rib Rub to support charity

‘Mustache Gang’ launches lemonade stand at Rockwall’s Rib Rub to support charity

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 1, 2021) Rain or shine – when visiting Rib Rub in Downtown Rockwall tomorrow, be on the lookout for The Mustache Gang selling lemonade, bubblegum, and snacks for Team Gleason, an ALS charitable organization. The Mustache Gang is a local initiative created by Reinhardt Elementary students that began when two young boys, […]