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 – […]
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, […]
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, TX – Nov. 2, 2020 – Hi, I am Grace! I am a sassy 12-year-old, 10 pound Chihuahua. I can be a little shy and hesitant at first, but once I let someone hold me, I become the sweetest little girl! I love to lay in laps or beside my person when they are […]
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 […]
UPDATE Nov. 16, 2020 – From the City of Heath: “It is with regret that we inform you the City is canceling the December 1 Christmas Kick Off in Towne Center Park. Although every effort was made to plan a limited attendance gathering, the City has decided today to take the most cautious approach to […]
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, TX (Oct. 31, 2020) At approximately 11:13 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2020, the Rockwall Police Department responded to the 400 Block of Tubbs Road in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived on scene to discover that a Hispanic male in his 20s had suffered a gunshot wound. An officer and a sergeant with the […]
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 […]
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 […]