Rockwall Area Chamber features non-profit Community Champions at monthly luncheon

Rockwall Area Chamber features non-profit Community Champions at monthly luncheon

Rockwall, TX (March 22, 2024) – Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Community Champions, eight local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, to the March Chamber membership luncheon.  Sharing their mission, passion projects, and little-known facts, those in attendance saw firsthand how these wonderful organizations contribute to the betterment of Rockwall County and surrounding areas. Showcasing their organizations […]

Rockwall-based Patriot PAWS presents Spring 2024 Veteran/Service Dog Graduation

Rockwall-based Patriot PAWS presents Spring 2024 Veteran/Service Dog Graduation

ROCKWALL, TX (March 22, 2024) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs will celebrate the placement and graduation of four new Veteran/Service Dog Teams at 1 p.m. Friday, March 22 at their Rockwall campus, 254 Ranch Trail, Rockwall, TX 75032. On Monday, March 11, 2024, four United States Veterans began their two-week process of receiving a Service […]

Chamber Connector: Your Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce in a nutshell

Chamber Connector: Your Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce in a nutshell

Editor’s Note: Blue Ribbon News is excited to feature this exclusive new Chamber Connector guest column in each print edition and online at blueribbonnews.com; written by Darby Nielsen and Amy Busch, Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce.  ROCKWALL, TX (March 21, 2024) There’s a saying in the Chamber of Commerce world that goes, “If you’ve seen […]

Heart of Heath 5k & 1-Mile Family Run set for Saturday, March 30

Heart of Heath 5k & 1-Mile Family Run set for Saturday, March 30

HEATH, TX (March 21, 2024) The City of Heath invites you to its traditional Easter Saturday celebration featuring the Heart of Heath 5k and 1-Mile Family Run on March 30 at Towne Center Park. The Runner’s Warm up by Camp Gladiator begins at 8 a.m., the Family Run starts at 8:15 a.m., and the 5K […]

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas bringing swim lessons to Fate

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas bringing swim lessons to Fate

Fate, TX (March 20, 2024) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has announced a new location in Rockwall County to help accomplish their goal of drowning prevention. Beginning in April, swim lessons will be offered at the Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy located in Fate, TX. The ability to swim can be taught early to […]

Rockwall County’s secret mosaic garden set to open again for Mother’s Day

Rockwall County’s secret mosaic garden set to open again for Mother’s Day

Hidden Mosaic offers a unique Mother’s Day experience, 2-6 p.m. Sunday, May 12 ROCKWALL, TX (March 20, 2024) For those who have never visited Hidden Mosaic, home of artist Barbara Dybala in rural Rockwall County, this Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity. Tucked away on sprawling acreage (1075 S. Smith Road, Rockwall 75032), Hidden Mosaic […]

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting of March 18, 2024

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting of March 18, 2024

Rockwall, TX (March 19, 2024) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. For more information on every agenda item presented, click the following link www.rockwallisd.com. Board of Trustees Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized and congratulated the Communications Department for the following accomplishments: • Each year, the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA), […]

Now accepting Summer Camp Spotlight submissions

Now accepting Summer Camp Spotlight submissions

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 18, 2024) Spring has sprung, and for our busy Blue Ribbon News crew that means we’re already accepting submissions for our 2024 Summer Camp Spotlight. Each year this helfpul guide features local (Rockwall County area) summer camp programs, Vacation Bible Schools, sports and skills camps, recreational activities and fun, learning opportunities […]

The new Judge in town

The new Judge in town

Rowlett, TX (March 15, 2024) – There’s a new Judge in town.Did you know the Rowlett Municipal Court is a happy place to be? Indeed a statement of truth, the whole truth.After lengthy negotiations  (Staff: “Can we have an office kitty?” Judge Kilgore: “Yes.”) the search was on. Court staff & Judge Kilgore found what […]

Fiddler on the Rock opens March 22 at Rockwall Community Playhouse

Fiddler on the Rock opens March 22 at Rockwall Community Playhouse

ROCKWALL, TX (March 14, 2024) Rockwall Community Playhouse presents Fiddler on the Roof, debuting Friday, March 22.  Set in the village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with […]