Special Olympians return from State with medals, ribbons

Special Olympians return from State with medals, ribbons

(ROCKWALL – October 14, 2013) The Rockwall County  Special Olympic Swim Team recently competed at the State Special Olympic swim meet held in College Station. These athletes advanced to the State meet after qualifying  at the Area meet in Frisco this summer.  They brought home 7 gold, 9 silver, and 5 bronze medals; and two […]

Meet Hope, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Hope, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL – October 14, 2013)  When things aren’t going quite right, you just need a little Hope in your life. Especially when this Hope is so gorgeous. She’s also extremely friendly and playful. But Hope doesn’t mind some chill-out time. She’s content to quietly love you during most of the day. Hope is part of the […]

Christian Corneau Memorial Run set for Nov 16

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP NOW! (ROCKWALL – October 13, 2013) Registration is underway for the Christian Corneau “Go the Distance” Memorial Run, set for 8 a.m. Saturday, November 16 at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, 1210 N. Goliad St. The sixth annual event honors the memory of Christian Corneau, son of Max and Michelle […]

Rockwall Pumpkin Patch open daily through Oct 31

Rockwall Pumpkin Patch open daily through Oct 31

PRINT & BRING YOUR BLUE RIBBON NEWS AD TO RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON A SINGLE PURCHASE UP TO $50! (ROCKWALL – October 11, 2013) Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch is celebrating its 25th year! The Patch is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. It is located at the Ridge Road Shopping […]

Five things women need to know about breast cancer

1. Get your mammogram. Studies have shown that your chances of surviving breast cancer are greater if you have regular screenings. Yearly mammograms are recommended after the age of 40 and earlier if you have certain risk factors, such as family history, obesity, and dense breast tissue. Unfortunately, dense breast tissue can also make mammograms […]

Rockwall Aspasians induct new members

(ROCKWALL – October 10, 2013) The Aspasians recently inducted four new members: Leslie Bird, Kim Craddock, Holly Pullen and Kelly Webb. The Aspasians wish to thank everyone who shopped at the Fall Arts & Crafts fair.  The generous support of loyal shoppers enables the Aspasians to donate more than $40,000 in scholarships each year to […]

Meals on Wheels presents Caregiver Conference Oct 18

(ROCKWALL – Oct. 10, 2013) Meals on Wheels Senior Services Rockwall will sponsor the 3rd Annual Caregiver Conference on Friday, October 18, 2013 at Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Guest speakers include Andy B. Crocker, M.S. Extension Program Specialist Gerontology and Health, Texas AgriLife Extension; Doni Green, North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging;  Neal […]

International Observe the Moon Night with AstroDad at Rockwall library

International Observe the Moon Night with AstroDad at Rockwall library

(ROCKWALL – October 9, 2013) For the second consecutive year, Rockwall will celebrate International Observe the Moon Night at the Rockwall County Library. Rockwall is participating in this global event on Saturday, Oct. 12th, in conjunction with hundreds of other host sites on every continent. International Observe the Moon Night is an annual event dedicated […]