Rowlett, Texas (August 29, 2023) – The Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center, in partnership with the City of Rowlett Economic Development Department, is excited to announce the inaugural Rowlett Economic Development Summit. This premier event is scheduled to take place on September 27, 2023, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Rowlett Community Center. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 28, 2023) History buff and longtime Rockwall resident Gina Pickett looks forward to leading more Rockwall Ghost Walks through Downtown Rockwall this October. Tours will be held every Friday and Saturday throughout Halloween month. Blue Ribbon News ventured out on a ghost walk with Gina a couple year back. We enjoyed dinner […]
DALLAS, TX (Aug. 28, 2023) The tastiest time of the year is here! The culmination of hard work, sweat, and oil in creating the most appetizing Fair foods. The 19th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards was one to be remembered. After tasting all 10 foods and evaluating each time, the all-star panel of judges tallied […]
Rockwall, TX (August 25, 2023) – Summer parties are fun, and JER Chilton YMCA Angel Camp Summer Party is no different, however it is bittersweet as staff say farewell to campers and their families for another year. The memories though are extra sweet, and the friendships are rich! The Rockwall YMCA Angel Camp is designed […]
Rockwall, TX (August 25, 2023) – Students of the Rockwall Adult Literacy Center’s English as a Second Language (ESL) class held a special presentation on August 24, 2023 to honor Carol Cease, Director of the Literacy Center. Mrs. Cease does an extraordinary job working with the teachers and students and is known to be hardworking, […]
Rockwall, TX (August 25, 2023) – Rockwall County Master Gardeners are hosting a class “All About Trees” Saturday, September 30 from 8:30-11:00 am. The class will be held at the Harry Myers Community Center and Park located at 815 East Washington Street, Rockwall, TX 75087. This class will cover the following topics: Recommended trees for […]
Rockwall, TX (August 24, 2023) – Hospice Care can paint a picture that is different for many. Is it confirmation of the end? Is it too soon? Is it a relief? Am I ready? Am I prepared? Do I really understand what Hospice means? Do my loved ones understand? Who can I talk to? A […]
FATE, TX (Aug. 23, 2023) – City officials were alerted this afternoon that there was a positive test for West Nile within the city limits of Fate, Texas. The identification came as part of our routine weekly testing. The mosquito came out of a reservoir southwest of the Williamsburg neighborhood (see map below). Fate staff conducts […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Aug. 23, 2023) The community is invited to attend the OPEN HOUSE for the new Royse City College & Career Academy as well as the Agricultural Center, both located on the Royse City High School campus, 700 FM 2642. The OPEN HOUSE includes a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11 […]
Rockwall, TX (August 22, 2023) – Concerts have evolved to larger-than-life experiences, perhaps more so since the pandemic ceased life as we once knew. Now, post-pandemic attendees are embracing a live big or go home attitude. Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” is making a statement like none other. Dressing the part makes the statement. But […]