ROCKWALL, TX (July 8, 2014) Fans of the famous Pumpkin Patch pickles and jalapeño peppers will still be able to get these popular delicacies, but orders must be placed no later than August 1st. They will be available in September thanks to the efforts of Carolyn Duckworth and crew who are making them over the […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (July 2, 2014) Last week, Rockwall welcomed a new restaurant into its rapidly expanding collection. General Manager Adam Shumaker cut the ribbon on a new Luby’s and Fuddruckers joint concept, and guests rushed inside to get their first taste of the new cuisine. The Luby’s-Fuddruckers combo is the third of its kind, with cousins […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 11, 2014) When two different worlds converge, good things usually happen, as with Mike and Linda Jones. Mike is the chef at Need 2 Feed Café, which is located at the Mansions of Rockwall Active Adult Community. Linda, who doesn’t like to cook, describes herself as “a waitress and cornbread cooker,” but […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 8, 2014) Dodie’s Cajun Diner will host its Annual Crawfish Fest at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 27th, featuring all-you-can-eat crawfish and live music by The Big Daddy Band. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the JER Chilton YMCA at […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 10, 2014) Join Beacon Harbor Rehabilitation Center, a Senior Care Centers facility located at 6700 Heritage Parkway in Rockwall, for a free program at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13 celebrating National Nutrition Month. The guest speaker will be Liz Jones, regular contributor to Blue Ribbon News and the Herald Banner, and a […]
ROCKWALL (February 23, 2014) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor will host a fundraising event for Ladies in Full Effect, or L.I.F.E., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, February 24th. Fifteen percent of all food purchases made during this time will be donated to L.I.F.E. L.I.F.E. is passionate about mentoring other ladies. Founded by […]
Heath resident brings sweet treat to Texas HEATH (February 2, 2014) If you live inTexas, or dine out at any local TexMex restaurant, you’ve probably enjoyed beef, chicken or pork surrounded in cornmeal dough, wrapped in a corn husk and steamed. Savory or spicy, there’s nothing quite like the goodness of a traditional tamale. But […]
WINNER EVERY FRIDAY (February 14, 2014)Congratulations to our Week Two winner, TONI WALDROP who signed up to receive our e-edition newsletter and just scored TWO FREE TICKETS to Dodie’s Annual All-You-Can Eat Crawfish Festival coming April 27th to The Harbor in Rockwall. Tickets will be held at will-call. Contact with any questions! WEEK ONE WINNER: JENNIFER JEFFUS […]
ROCKWALL (February 11, 2014) Throwaway Ponies will be at Joe Willy’s at Highway 205 & I-30 in Rockwall from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, February 17. Tips and a portion of the cost of each meal purchased will go to Throwaway Ponies to help feed their 54 rescue and therapy horses. Bring family and friends […]
Benefiting the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Angel Camp program for children with special needs ROCKWALL/HEATH (January 28, 2014) Beginning February 7th, one lucky Blue Ribbon News reader will be randomly selected every Friday to win two FREE tickets to Dodie’s Annual All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest. The Crawfish Fest, set for noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, […]