(ROCKWALL, TX — DECEMBER 31, 2018) Thanksgiving Day dinner consisted of a steaming bowl of Muesli cereal with cranberries and a cup of hot tea, and I was so tired I could barely eat. However, the campfire did its job; the pops and sizzles bring a certain comfort in the wilderness, especially on the banks […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 28, 2018) It’s almost time to ring in 2019! Blue Ribbon News asked folks around Rockwall County about their resolutions and goals for the new year.
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 24, 2018) I wonder what the characters in my manger scenes do while humans aren’t around. We came to understand such goings-on when our youngest grand child became best friends with Woody, the main character in Toy Story. All the toys in the story took on human qualities carrying on the […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (December 26, 2018) Here’s a digital look at our January 2019 print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, and various […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 26, 2018) If you want a unique experience in 2019, head down to the Snowy Range Alpacas farm located right here in Rockwall! This small farm boasts a beautiful herd of alpacas hand selected and bred for their attractive colors, quality fleece and remarkable lineage. Alpaca owner Kathryn Klepak first started […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 21, 2018) The Rockwall Police Department, along with all of the law enforcement agencies in Rockwall County, will take part in a DWI “No Refusal Program” during the New Year’s holiday. The program requires a warrant be sought to draw an individual’s blood for analysis, if an officer has probable cause to […]
(HEATH, TX – Dec. 19, 2018) The City of Heath honored employees for their outstanding performance in 2018 at the Annual Awards and Holiday Celebration Luncheon on December 12 at Hidden Creek Events Center in Heath. Kevin Martin was named 2018 Citywide Employee of the Year in recognition of his exemplary work as Code Enforcement Officer. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 21, 2018) – In early 2019, the City of Rockwall will call an election to be held on May 4, 2019 for the purpose of electing the Mayor and three City Councilmembers – one each for Places 1, 3 and 5. Terms for all elected Rockwall City Councilmembers are for a period […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 19, 2019) Hit the links at any one of the Rockwall golf courses and you just might run into Darby Burkey, President and CEO of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. Between organizing and attending Chamber events and strategizing with the Board to prepare for future and current goals, swinging a […]
(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX – Dec. 21, 2018) Overnight, the City of McLendon-Chisholm was affected by multiple burglary of a motor vehicle incidents. As you may know, Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office is the City of McLendon-Chisholm’s law enforcement agency. Numerous vehicles were entered by unknown person(s), in which some vehicles were burglarized in the City’s jurisdiction overnight. […]