Rockwall police execute search warrant in response to ongoing kidnapping investigation

Rockwall police execute search warrant in response to ongoing kidnapping investigation

ROCKWALL, TX (April 12, 2023) – On April 12, 2023, at approximately 1:45pm, the Rockwall Police Department executed a search warrant in the 3200 block of Fontana Blvd. The warrant was in response to an ongoing investigation involving 28-year old Joshua Coleman who was arrested and charged with Aggravated Kidnapping. He is currently held at […]

Friends of Rockwall County Library Honor Rockwall ISD and Royse City ISD Librarians

Friends of Rockwall County Library Honor Rockwall ISD and Royse City ISD Librarians

  Rockwall, TX (April 4, 2023) – On Monday, April 3rd, Friends of the Rockwall County Library (FOL) hosted a luncheon for National School Librarians Day to celebrate the important role school librarians play in the development, education and guidance of students of all ages. In addition to lunch, each campus librarian received flowers, a […]

The Rose Table: Making brunch at the barn a ‘mane’ event

The Rose Table: Making brunch at the barn a ‘mane’ event

ROCKWALL, TX (April 4, 2023) I decided to have some horsey fun by hosting Brunch at the Barn with my horse Wendy at beautiful Laurel Ridge Stables in Rowlett. I set up a table in front of Wendy’s stall adorned with a white tablecloth, pink and white flowers, and glamorous gold touches. Since I was […]

Magic of Reading program delivers books along with meals to local seniors

Magic of Reading program delivers books along with meals to local seniors

Would you like a side of adventure with that? ROCKWALL, TX (March 31, 2023) In 2017, Lynn Fate, then owner of the much beloved Roma’s Books, had an idea. She knew senior adults could benefit from reading – she just needed a way to get more books directly to them. Through her inspiration, and after […]

Kick off Easter weekend with Heart of Heath

Kick off Easter weekend with Heart of Heath

HEATH, TX (March 29, 2023) The City of Heath’s traditional Easter Saturday celebration featuring the Heart of Heath 5k and 1-Mile Family Run is Saturday, April 8. This is a great opportunity to bring family and friends to Towne Center Park to experience one of the events that help make Heath special. The runner’s warm […]

Rockwall County goes blue for kids in April

Rockwall County goes blue for kids in April

Where healing begins… ROCKWALL, TX (March 28, 2023) Every April during Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County initiates a Go Blue for Kids campaign that engages the entire community. Proclamations are issued, families gather for a kick-off event, local businesses offer “go blue” specials – even the pages of Blue […]

Blue Ribbon News ‘Go Blue for Kids’ April print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News ‘Go Blue for Kids’ April print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 28, 2023 — Our latest print edition is on its way to mailboxes this week, but you can catch a digital view of our April issue right now by clicking the cover image below. This special “Go Blue for Kids” issue delivers to about 17,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall […]

Dodie’s Crawfish Fest Returns to The Rockwall Harbor April 16

Dodie’s Crawfish Fest Returns to The Rockwall Harbor April 16

Crawfish Fest brings families and friends together at Dodie’s on the Rockwall Harbor. Rockwall, Texas (March 22, 2023) – Dodie’s All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest, a fan-favorite event, is back for its 11th year of mudbugs, music and merriment. The annual event, benefiting J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp for children with special needs, brings hundreds in support […]

Celebration of Life: Memorial service set for March 22 for Saundra Holland

Celebration of Life: Memorial service set for March 22 for Saundra Holland

Rockwall, TX (March 19, 2023) – Saundra Gail Cullins Holland, [59], of Rockwall, Texas passed away March 17, 2023. She succumbed to small cell cancer and end-stage chronic kidney disease which she had been battling since September of 2022. Saundra was a Christian and believer of Jesus Christ.  She had tremendous faith and trust in […]