Rockwall Police Arrest Shoplifter After Brief Standoff

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 19, 2018) On Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at approximately 2:20pm, the Rockwall Police Department responded to a report of a possible shoplifter located at Kohl’s Department Store in the 800 block of E IH 30. When officers arrived, the suspect entered his vehicle parked in front of the location and refused […]

Local Girl Scouts and Sleep Experts partner to collect 5,000 blankets

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 18, 2018) To help families in need sleep in comfort and warmth this holiday season, Sleep Experts, committed to “changing lives one relationship at a time,” hosted its 15th annual Share the Warmth drive. The local mattress retailer, including the Rockwall area store on East I-30, collected new blankets, pillows, comforters and […]

Pullen Elementary wins first place at Rockwall ISD Sculpture Show

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 17, 2018) Second graders at Pullen Elementary recently took first place at the Third Annual Rockwall ISD Sculpture Show with their Chihuly-style “sea form” sculpture. While learning about symmetry, the students painted several coffee filters with liquid watercolors and tie dye ink and attached the filters in a circular movement pattern on […]

Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2019 Board of Directors

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 17, 2018) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce the 2019 incoming Board of Directors: Rick Bernas – Republic Services Eva Hummel – Atmos Energy Ben Northcutt – All Care Comfort Solutions Richard Reynolds – Independent Bank Richard Slutter – Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront Kim Timpa – Timpa Law […]

Rockwall agent among select group to be named Certified Advisor of Personal Insurance

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2018) — Lindsey Collins of Dexter & Company has been awarded a Certified Advisor of Personal Insurance (CAPI) designation from the Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Chubb. Lindsey Collins is among a group of only 38 agents this year to […]

Joining in the Esteem of Heaven

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Dec. 16, 2018) I fancied myself an actress after starring in my eighth grade play, but high school became more competitive. A girl named Mary received the lead role in our spring production while I accepted the part of collecting admission tickets for the event. When Mary graduated and left Arkansas to pursue […]

Extreme Charity Bake Sale for In-Sync Exotics Debuts Dec. 17

Extreme Charity Bake Sale for In-Sync Exotics Debuts Dec. 17

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 13, 2018) The Extreme Bake Sale and Craft Sale benefiting In-Sync Exotics is scheduled for Monday, December 17, 2018 in the lobby of the Premier Place (Merrill Lynch) building from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. or sell-out, whichever comes first. All sales are matched dollar-for-dollar, and 100% of the proceeds will […]

Message from Blue Ribbon News Editor-in-Chief

Message from Blue Ribbon News Editor-in-Chief

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2018) Blue Ribbon News is honored to have been nominated for BEST PRACTICES IN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. We wish to say thank you to the Chamber and congratulations to all of the nominees. This award showcases a company that demonstrates a commitment to community […]