Local sixth grader designs T-shirts in support of Rockwall ISD science teacher battling breast cancer

Local sixth grader designs T-shirts in support of Rockwall ISD science teacher battling breast cancer

ROCKWALL, TX – November 2, 2020 — When local sixth grader Lani Voorhes learned that his former 5th grade science teacher Randi Kerby was diagnosed with breast cancer, he knew he had to do something to show support for his favorite teacher. He called his dad at work to tell him about Ms. Kerby – […]

Community welcome for free, drive-thru nativity at Ridgeview Church

Community welcome for free, drive-thru nativity at Ridgeview Church

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 2, 2020) The community is invited to experience an “Evening in Bethlehem” anytime between 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12 at Ridgeview Church in Rockwall. Bring the family for a free, fun-filled live nativity event.  Guests will enjoy a drive-through tour of scenes that depict the birth, […]

Girl Scout Junior Troop 7618 brings warmth and food to Rockwall Animal Shelter

Girl Scout Junior Troop 7618 brings warmth and food to Rockwall Animal Shelter

ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 2, 2020 – Shout-out to members of Girl Scout Junior Troop 7618, who recently donated a generous amount of blankets, towels, and pet food to the Rockwall Animal Shelter. The troop comprises girls from Celia Hays and Hamm Elementary. Submitted photos by Diana Newton.  Our print edition is delivered free to […]

Rockwall student’s poem speaks volumes during Poetry Cafe at Heritage Christian Academy

Rockwall student’s poem speaks volumes during Poetry Cafe at Heritage Christian Academy

ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 2, 2020 – Daniel Fort, student Heritage Christian Academy in Rockwall, was among the sixth graders who participated in a Poetry Cafe this past Friday at the school. His rhyming poem, entitled “The Present,” resonated with many of the teachers and students, and as such, Blue Ribbon News is honored to […]

Christmas lighted boat parade planned for Lake Ray Hubbard

Christmas lighted boat parade planned for Lake Ray Hubbard

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 31, 2020) Calling all boaters that want to join a Christmas light boat parade on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. Viewing available from Rockwall Harbor Docks at 7 p.m. and Chandlers about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12. All boaters are welcome to decorate your boat and join the parade. The boats […]

Rockwall Rabbi looks to connect Jews to their heritage with local Chabad community center

Rockwall Rabbi looks to connect Jews to their heritage with local Chabad community center

ROCKWALL, TX – October 30, 2020 — Meet Moishy Kalmenson, a local Rabbi who along with his wife Chana is looking to create a warm and vibrant Jewish community center for Rockwall County known as a Chabad House. Chabad is a worldwide movement providing Jews all around the world with a place where they can […]

Winners announced in today’s Rockwall Rubber Duck Pluck

Winners announced in today’s Rockwall Rubber Duck Pluck

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 30, 2020) The Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Texas shared live coverage of its Southwest Kia Rockwall Rubber Duck Pluck earlier today. Winners are: 1st Place –  FAMILY TRIP TO DISNEY WORLD! 7 day stay in Condo in Orlando + $1000 Voucher for Disney World Tickets! (Sponsored by DeStefano Remodeling and […]