Adventures with the Editor: Clydesdales and Carriages, Oh My!

Adventures with the Editor: Clydesdales and Carriages, Oh My!

ROCKWALL, TX – March 31, 2022 — If you’ve ever been down to Sabine Creek Ranch in Royse City, you know there’s lots of fun things to do for folks of all ages on the ranch’s sprawling acreage – swimming, a ropes course, crafts, zip lining, wall climbing, gaga ball, canoeing, paddle boats and lots […]

Message from Rockwall Helping Hands: Families like Amanda’s are struggling

Message from Rockwall Helping Hands: Families like Amanda’s are struggling

ROCKWALL, TX (March 30, 2022) Dear Neighbor, Did you know inflation affects different households in very different ways? Sometimes those with the least, get hurt the most. Globally, everyone is affected by the highest inflation rate in 40 years but those that are already lower income, really struggle to stay afloat. Helping Hands has many […]

Blue Ribbon News ‘Go Blue’ 2022 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News ‘Go Blue’ 2022 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL, TX – March 28, 2022 — Below is a digital look at our Go Blue 2022 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, Rockwall-Heath Best Buddies Field Day aims to become tradition

Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath Best Buddies Field Day aims to become tradition

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 28, 2022)  The Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath High School Best Buddies chapters recently held a joint Field Day at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium.  The students divided up in groups to play frisbee, volleyball, soccer and boccee ball and rounded out the event with a giant kickball game followed by a water fight. “We had so much fun with […]

Rockwall Meals on Wheels springs into season with full calendar of events, updates

Rockwall Meals on Wheels springs into season with full calendar of events, updates

ROCKWALL, TX (March 28, 2022) There’s never really a slow period for Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County; its staff, volunteers, and board members stay non-stop busy as the aging population increases and the need for services continues to grow. Spring is an especially active time – from the Annual March for Meals […]

Rockwall County businesses ‘Go Blue for Kids’ with special promotions

Rockwall County businesses ‘Go Blue for Kids’ with special promotions

ROCKWALL, TX (March 28, 2022) As the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County kicks off Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month this afternoon with a community event from 4 to 6 p.m. at Standard Service in Heath, Blue Ribbon News is highlighting several local businesses that are supporting the cause with special ‘Go Blue’ promotions […]

City of Rockwall announces Concert by the Lake music series line-up

City of Rockwall announces Concert by the Lake music series line-up

ROCKWALL, TX (March 24, 2022) The City of Rockwall is thrilled to announce the 2022 Concert by the Lake Series schedule. This summer, starting Thursday, May 12th, we welcome back the Concert by the Lake Series to the FREE Live Music Capital of North Texas and the Brad Griggs Amphitheater Stage at The Harbor! Concerts […]

Rockwall-Heath Art students advance to state VASE competition

Rockwall-Heath Art students advance to state VASE competition

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 22, 2022) Rockwall-Heath High School art students recently competed in Regional Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) where multiple students won medals and Hannah Herrera, Kayla Hutchens and Sailor Rengel students advanced to state. The following students received medals for their outstanding artwork: Adeline Huls Adelaide Smith Jenna Allen Lillian Chester Karly Merriott […]

Rockwall County jury sentences man to 35 years for Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine

Rockwall County jury sentences man to 35 years for Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine

ROCKWALL, TX (March 16, 2022) On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, a Rockwall County jury convicted Kilgore resident, James Fears, 48, of the offense of Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine in an amount of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams. Less than 40 minutes after retiring to deliberate on punishment, the jury […]