Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: Gammy’s Mini Pecan Muffins

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: Gammy’s Mini Pecan Muffins

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 6, 2018) I wanted to share with you a story of inspiration this holiday season. Recently I bought some mini pecan muffins from one of my favorite local vendors at the Farmers Market. You don’t see them around much anymore so I try to grab them anytime I do. My mom […]

Ratcliffe Report: Remembering 41

(Dec. 5, 2018) Today marks the national day of mourning for former President George H. W. Bush, who passed away last week at the age of 94. But as we mourn his loss, we should also celebrate his distinguished service to our country. President Bush’s public service began many years before he became the 41st […]

Meet Mystique, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 5, 2018) Hey there! Thanks for dropping by to see me. My name is Mystique and I’m looking for a family who wants to play! I’m a sweet little girl for now, but my foster mom tells me I’ll be a big girl some day like my foster siblings so I hope […]

Joy Lutheran Church to Offer “Blue Christmas” Service Dec. 12

Joy Lutheran Church to Offer “Blue Christmas” Service Dec. 12

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 5, 2018) According to Tom Schwolert, minister at Joy Lutheran Church, Christmas can be a painful and “blue” time of year for some. “It may be the first Christmas without a close friend or family member,” Schwolert said. “For others, memories of past experiences or the pain of present experiences and situations […]

Rockwall Police to host Santa Cops 4 Kids 5K, 10K and 1-Mile Run Dec 8

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 30, 2018) Blue Ribbon News is proud to once again partner with the Rockwall Police Department and the Rockwall Police Officers Association for the 3rd Annual Santa Cops 4 Kids 1 Mile, 5K and 10K Run presented by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall. The event raises awareness about child abuse while raising funds for The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall […]

Full Metal Jackets Robotics Receives Grant from Best Buy Rockwall

Full Metal Jackets Robotics Receives Grant from Best Buy Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 4, 2018) The Rockwall High School Robotics Team, The Full Metal Jackets, is proud to announce that they have been selected to receive a community grant from Best Buy Rockwall. Our team completed the application and essay questions for the 2018 Community Grant Application to the Best Buy Foundation. After the […]

The Adventure of Christmas

The Adventure of Christmas

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 3, 2018) Why is Christmas called ADVENT?  To me that suggests an ADVENTURE!  Looking at it from Mary’s perspective, HOW MUCH OF AN ADVENTURE COULD THAT HAVE BEEN???  She’s minding her own business and SHAZAM (from Gladys in The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever.  You MUST watch it if you haven’t.  The […]

Rockwall YMCA Celebrates Successful Fall Sports Season

Rockwall YMCA Celebrates Successful Fall Sports Season

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 30, 2018) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall wrapped up another highly successful fall sports season, with over 1,000 players participating in the Y’s youth soccer, flag football and volleyball programs. The Rockwall YMCA welcomed 127 flag football players, 174 volleyball players, and kicked off its fall Small Fry and Youth […]

Williams Middle School Theatre Students Compete in Texas Thespians Festival

Williams Middle School Theatre Students Compete in Texas Thespians Festival

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 30, 2018) On October 14, 2018 members of the Williams Middle School Theatre Department competed in the Texas Thespian Festival. All students who participated in the Individual Events Competition did an incredible job. Paulet Del Castillo and Bridget Stevens received a Superior rating, the highest rating given, and an invitation to […]

Rodeo Goat Ice House Now Open at The Harbor in Rockwall

Rodeo Goat Ice House Now Open at The Harbor in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX — Friday, November 30) Rodeo Goat Ice House – a casual beer and burger joint – is now open at The Harbor in Rockwall on the Lake Ray Hubbard shoreline.  This is the fifth location for the concept from restaurateurs Shannon Wynne, Keith Schlabs and Larry Richardson who debuted Rodeo Goat in Ft. […]