Rockwall, TX (June 26, 2023) – The Metro East Division of the Dallas Builders Association on June 15 presented a check for $100,938 to Lone Star CASA, a non-profit organization that provides trained volunteer advocates to children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. All proceeds from Metro East’s May […]
Rockwall, TX (June 14, 2023) – Over the past year, Rockwall and Kaufman Counties have seen a significant increase in children entering the child welfare system. These children need a consistent, safe adult to advocate for them. For Karen Wydra, the reason for being a court appointed special advocate, or CASA, is simple: a CASA […]
Rockwall, TX (May 17, 2023) – The North Texas community is revving up for the 18th Annual Cars for CASA event, hosted by the Metro East Division of the Dallas Builders Association. The event, which has become a staple in the community, will take place on May 21, 2023, at the Rockwall County Courthouse, located […]
Terrell, TX— Apr. 26, 2023 — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places for early voting, encouraging all eligible voters to participate. Free service for early voting continues weekdays through Tuesday, May 2, across the entire STAR Transit service area. In Mesquite and Balch Springs only, free service is available for […]
Rockwall, TX (April 6, 2023) – On March 25th, Lone Star CASA hosted their highly anticipated 3rd Annual Bunco & Bubbles event at Hidden Creek in Heath, TX. The event was a great success, bringing together friends, supporters, and community members for a day filled with fun, food, and fundraising. The event featured a lively […]
ARLINGTON, TEXAS, April 4, 2023 – Texas Health Resources ranked No. 66 on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® list and is one of only three health systems to be recognized. This is the ninth consecutive year Texas Health has been recognized as one of the Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For®. “The […]
Rockwall, TX (March 17, 2023) – Carter BloodCare encourages Texans to make a lifesaving difference by donating blood in April. All blood types are needed, but O negative blood is currently at critical levels. This means less than one day’s supply is available to help patients who need transfusions due to vehicle accidents, surgeries, cancer […]
Stable owners, who moved onto the property just three weeks ago, request help FORNEY, TX (Aug. 22, 2022) At Skyview Stables in Forney, 20 show and lesson horses were standing in 11″ of water this morning, and they have lost all shavings and hay due to the heavy rains and flooding. Grooms are on site, […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 8, 2022 — Tate Farms, one of Rockwall’s last working family farms, has just launched the Rockwall Farmers Co-Op. As food shortages continue to grow, local producers now have the opportunity to step in and provide where they may not have had the chance in the past. Since farmers markets are […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 30, 2021 — Christmas time is here! If you’re looking for things to do to celebrate the holiday season, Blue Ribbon News has you covered with our guide to local Christmas events happening around Rockwall County. If you have a local holiday event you’d like us to share, email editor@blueribbonnews.com, and […]