Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Painted Stones

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Painted Stones

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 27, 2022) On a sunny morning recently, I wound my way up the road to my grandson’s school.  Something I greatly relish about living where we do, is we are just right over the next bump to the country. While suburbia encroaches, and I know some resent it terribly, I am grateful […]

Brookdale at Summer Ridge prepares to celebrate resident’s 105th birthday

Brookdale at Summer Ridge prepares to celebrate resident’s 105th birthday

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 26, 2022) Born October 28, 1917, Joyce Alene Preskitt Ruminer will be celebrated this Friday at Brookdale at Summer Ridge, the retirement and assisted living community where she resides. Senator Bob Hall is preparing a proclamation in her honor, and there will be birthday cake, balloons, and plenty of fanfare for this […]

Patriot PAWS celebrates its Fall Veteran/Service Dog Graduation

Patriot PAWS celebrates its Fall Veteran/Service Dog Graduation

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 25, 2022) Patriot PAWS recently celebrated the placement and graduation of five new Veteran/Service Dog Teams at their Rockwall campus located at 254 Ranch Trail. Founded in 2006 by Lori Stevens, the national non-profit organization trains and provides Service Dogs of the highest quality at no cost to disabled American Veterans, and […]

Eat, drink and be scary with a Hocus Pocus Cocktail party

Eat, drink and be scary with a Hocus Pocus Cocktail party

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 25, 2022) What better way to celebrate spooky season than with a Hocus Pocus party? For the latest episode of The Rose Table, I served a witchy menu inspired by the Sanderson Sisters in my dining room lit up with their signature green magic. For dinner, I served my Apple Season Salad, […]

Christmas Light Boat Parade returns to Lake Ray Hubbard

Christmas Light Boat Parade returns to Lake Ray Hubbard

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 22, 2022) Calling all boaters that want to join the Christmas light boat parade on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. It’s the time of year to start preparing! Viewing available from Rockwall Harbor Docks at 7 p.m. and Chandlers about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. The boats will leave Sapphire No […]

Sneak peek at Blue Ribbon News’ November print edition

Sneak peek at Blue Ribbon News’ November print edition

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 21, 2022 — Before it even hits mailboxes, you can catch a digital view of our November 2022 print edition right now at the link below. The print issue will deliver next week (the week of Oct. 24th) to about 17,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County. Extra copies will […]

Ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 12 for Joe Burger Park in Fate

Ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 12 for Joe Burger Park in Fate

FATE, TX (October 21, 2022) – The official ribbon cutting ceremony for Joe Burger Park has been scheduled for Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM. For the past few years, citizens and visitors have patiently watched the development of this park and excitedly waited for its completion. Joe Burger Park is located at 1251 […]

Siren Rock is ‘finalist’ for Best New Construction, voting underway

Siren Rock is ‘finalist’ for Best New Construction, voting underway

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 19, 2022) Siren Rock Brewing Company is a finalist in the “Best New Construction” category for the Texas Downtown Association President’s Award. The award recognizes excellence in new construction in downtowns or commercial districts. A record number of entries were submitted this year making this achievement even more significant. Award recipients will […]

City seeks public input in ‘ReCode Rowlett’ survey

City seeks public input in ‘ReCode Rowlett’ survey

ROWLETT, TX (Oct. 13, 2022) The City of Rowlett has launched the ReCode Rowlett public input survey. City staff are working with Clarion Associates to update the Rowlett Development Code (RDC) and Form Based Code (FBC) to respond to current needs and emerging development trends. The project team wants to hear from residents, visitors, community […]

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Early October

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Early October

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 13, 2022) We are in the glory days. The days of autumn, so eagerly awaited.  Everything perks up around us. The mornings dawn cool and crisp. The sun creeps up at a new angle, the garden is shaded longer before the golden orb travels across and warms the blooms.  Afternoons are toasty, […]