Pay it forward and Shop Small® this holiday season

Pay it forward and Shop Small® this holiday season

ROCKWALL, TX – November 25, 2020 — During a pandemic, there’s no better way to support your community than by shopping local this holiday season! When your dollars are spent in local shops and retail, that money goes back into the community in many ways. It helps boost community improvement projects, creates jobs within the […]

Rockwall YMCA, Meals on Wheels bring Thanksgiving to homebound seniors in need

Rockwall YMCA, Meals on Wheels bring Thanksgiving to homebound seniors in need

ROCKWALL, TX – November 24, 2020 — The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall and Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County (MOWSS) provided groceries for local homebound seniors in need to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal this week. The Rockwall Y partnered with MOWSS to identify elderly clients in the area who might not otherwise […]

Bonneville – More Than Speed!

Bonneville – More Than Speed!

HEATH, TX – November 24, 2020 – On November 15, 1965, Craig Breedlove set a new land speed record, driving his Spirit of America jet-powered vehicle at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.  On that day, I was a ten year-old kid, living on a farm in North Dakota. Soon after Breedlove’s record setting run, I […]

Wreaths Across America: Community welcome at laying of wreaths at Rest Haven Rockwall

Wreaths Across America: Community welcome at laying of wreaths at Rest Haven Rockwall

REMEMBER the Fallen. HONOR those who Serve. TEACH children the value of freedom. ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 24, 2020 – Wreaths Across America will be at Rest Haven Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Rockwall on Saturday, December 19 to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of remembrance wreaths on the graves of […]

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: Tate Farms Chicken & Dumplings

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: Tate Farms Chicken & Dumplings

ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 23, 2020 – This time of year is what I like to call Chicken and Dumplings season. They are fitting for any occasion these days. Chicken and Dumplings can warm a cold body or a worried soul. They are perfect to share with family during the holidays. The best door step […]

Blue Ribbon News Holiday 2020 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News Holiday 2020 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL, TX – October 5, 2020 — Below is a digital look at our Holiday 2020 print edition. Our print publication delivers 8x/year to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are usually available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall […]

Meet Fritz, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Fritz, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 23, 2020 – Fritz is looking for his forever family! He’s still a little skittish, but he’s also sweet and curious and oh-so-cute!! Fritz is microchipped, neutered, FeLV/FIV negative, and current on his vaccines. Contact Rockwall Pets at   for more info or to arrange a meeting! Submitted by Shari Thompson. Our […]

Rockwall-Heath girls track team adds special greetings to Helping Hands food baskets

Rockwall-Heath girls track team adds special greetings to Helping Hands food baskets

ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 21, 2020 – The Girl’s Track Team at Rockwall-Heath High School partnered with Rockwall County Helping Hands Food Pantry to bring well wishes and good food to families this Thanksgiving. A freshman team member and her mother, Mrs. Miller, approached RHHS girl’s track team coach, Kyla Hammond, with the idea of […]