Cooking with Ease: Host a holiday cookie swap

Cooking with Ease: Host a holiday cookie swap

Rockwall, TX (November 21, 2023) – “It’s the holiday season (the holiday season). So hoop-de-do and dickory dock.” Such a fun time of year. Celebrating, shopping, singing, and cooking all the holiday foods. One of my favorite events is a good old-fashioned cookie swap. They used to be so popular and have faded over the […]

Fate radio station finding new life in the midst of the unexpected

Fate radio station finding new life in the midst of the unexpected

Rockwall, TX (November 21, 2023) – Unapologetically Texan is how Will Rigdon describes his online radio station, True Texas Radio. “A lot of people who are not from Texas can be shocked by our culture,” says Wil. “But I would not trade Texas for anything.” Wil’s persona fits the station motto. What does Unapologetically Texan […]

Helping Hands Festival of Trees 2023

Helping Hands Festival of Trees 2023

Rockwall, TX (November 20, 2023) – Rockwall County Helping Hands hosted its annual Festival of Trees Luncheon and Style Show Nov. 10, followed by the Festival of Trees Gala on Nov. 11. The Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront was transformed into a winter wonderland for this festive fundraising event. Proceeds benefit Helping Hands programs that make a […]

RHS Interact Club highlights service projects at recent Rotary Club meeting

RHS Interact Club highlights service projects at recent Rotary Club meeting

Rockwall, TX (November 20, 2023) – Rockwall Rotary Club welcomed the Interact Club at Rockwall High School to their November 16 meeting to share updates club accomplishments and upcoming service projects. Rockwall High School teacher and club sponsor, Cheri Whitelock introduced the Senior officers: Kayley Cock – President Nhira Iverson – Social Media Head Carly […]

Rockwall Rotary inducts 5 new members

Rockwall Rotary inducts 5 new members

Rockwall, TX (November 17, 2023) – Rockwall Rotary’s noon meeting was especially busy with the induction of five new members on November 16. Christopher Lee, sponsored by Dan Bruce, is excited to become a member of “the best Rotary Club” . Christopher, who worked for the IRS, has always demonstrated “others before self” being actively […]

Generous $1.29M challenge grant from Mabee Foundation paves way for new Senior Life Center in Rockwall

Generous $1.29M challenge grant from Mabee Foundation paves way for new Senior Life Center in Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 19. 2023) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is proud to announce a $1.29 million challenge grant from the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation of Midland, TX, providing significant momentum and support for the construction of a Senior Life Center. The grant will provide a significant portion of the funds […]

Heath Cheer and Drill teams to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Heath Cheer and Drill teams to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Rockwall, TX (November 17, 2023) – There is exciting news coming out of Heath High School where both the Cheer and Drill teams are preparing to travel to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City! The holiday tradition features exciting performances, exquisite floats, high flying balloons, and talented groups from across the nation […]

Hot off the press: Rockwall County Blue Ribbon News Holiday Print Edition

Hot off the press: Rockwall County Blue Ribbon News Holiday Print Edition

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Nov. 17, 2023) — Our latest print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes next week, but you can preview a digital version of our holiday issue right now by clicking the cover image below. The print edition delivers to about 17,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County, highlighing […]

Rush Creek Yacht Club ‘sail-abrates’ success of Chocopalooza Regatta

Rush Creek Yacht Club ‘sail-abrates’ success of Chocopalooza Regatta

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Nov. 17, 2023) Nearly 150 sailors traveled from all over the country to compete in Rush Creek Yacht Club’s Chocopalooza Regatta on Lake Ray Hubbard Nov. 4-5. “Our beloved sailing club shined like she’s never shined before,” an RCYC representative said of the smashingly successful event, adding that “with sunshine, warm breezes, and […]

Local home bakers make a sweet name for themselves!

Local home bakers make a sweet name for themselves!

Rockwall, TX (November 17, 2023) – How do three local home bakers come together to win a Food Network competition? It is a sweet story! To appreciate the story, you have to venture back a few years. Amanda Walker of It’s a Cakewalk, a home-based bakery in Farmersville specializing in truly unique cake creations, was […]