(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 29, 2019) The 2nd Annual Trailblazer Benefit & Bonfire, presented by Tate Farms, will be Saturday, November 9 from 6:30pm-10:00pm. Join us for a relaxed evening that will benefit Rockwall ISD students and educators. Tickets are $50 per person and include dinner, open bar, live music, dancing and an old-school bonfire. We […]
‘Purpalicious’ players experience show of spirit and grace (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Oct. 29, 2019) At Blue Ribbon News, our mission is to shine the spotlight on the people, places, and events that have a positive impact on our community – and thanks to our readers and this amazing community we live in, sharing good news comes […]
Rest Haven Then & Now (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 28, 2019) 2020 marks a major 50-year milestone of service for Rest Haven Funeral Home and Cemetery. Since 1970, Dewayne Cain, founder and owner of Rest Haven Funeral Home and Cemetery, has passionately provided Service that Exceeds Expectation to families in Rockwall and the surrounding area. A […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 28, 2019) Rockwall ISD recently celebrated the opening of the new Reinhardt Elementary School with a dedication ceremony. The new Reinhardt Elementary opened its doors for the first time in the fall of 2019. In attendance were Rockwall ISD board members, namesakes Linda Lyon, Sharon Shannon and Doris Cullins, city and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 28, 2019) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Thanksgiving, serving up a Cajun-inspired feast complete with deep fried turkey breast* infused with a special blend of Cajun spices, sliced and served with Rosemary and Mushroom Brown Gravy; Cornbread or Oyster Stuffing; […]
Carter BloodCare is grateful for donations: blood shares life, hope with others (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 28, 2019) Giving thanks is a good way to start your day, especially if you enjoy excellent health. Carter BloodCare is thankful for the hundreds of members of our community that volunteer to give of themselves through blood donation, to […]
STARNow available Nov. 4 on the Apple App Store and Google Play (TERRELL, TX – Oct. 28, 2019) STAR Transit is jumping into the app world with the launch of the STARNow mobile app powered by Spare. The app allows riders to book and pay for their same day trips, working in conjunction with the newly […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 9, 2019) Rest Haven Funeral Home and Memorial Park will host a Veterans Breakfast honoring all local veterans and their spouses at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at 2500 E. Highway 66 in Rockwall. This year, Rest Haven is honored to have C.B. Perdue speaking. C.B. Perdue is a World War II […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 28, 2019) Rockwall County Commissioners and area elected officials celebrated the completion of the IH 30/FM 3549 Interchange project last week with a ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony. The IH 30/FM 3549 Interchange project began construction on September 6, 2016 at a total cost of $32, 822,301. Texas Department of Transportation awarded […]
Efforts include Winter Clothing Drive * Article updated at 11:15am Nov. 4 to include additional drop box locations *Article updated at 1:40pm Oct. 25 to include a list of drop box locations) (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 23, 2019) Collection boxes are being placed at several locations throughout Rockwall County this week, where folks can drop […]