Orange you happy it’s Pumpkin Patch time?

Orange you happy it’s Pumpkin Patch time?

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 25, 2018) Come pick out the perfect pumpkin and feast on fall fun when the Blase Family Farm Pumpkin Patch opens Saturday, Sept. 29 at 1232 East Fork Drive. Owners Jill and Chris Blase welcome families to enjoy their wooded sanctuary in the midst of suburban Rockwall. Their “How Tall This Fall” […]

Meet Winter, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 25, 2018) Hi! My name is Winter. My foster mom jokingly calls me “Old Man Winter” because when she first brought me home I would lay my ears back and hiss at her. Now if I hiss she just laughs at me and gives me cuddles and kisses and I start purring. […]

Meet Sturgil, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 24, 2018) Say hi to Sturgil! This handsome pup loves to play, play, play!!! He’s a face-licking, nose-nibbling, play until he’s tired and then cuddle to go to sleep kind of guy. He’s the all-around perfect puppy with super soulful eyes that make it impossible to get upset with him when he […]

Rep. Ratcliffe announces 2018-2019 Congressional Student Leadership Program

(WASHINGTON – Sept. 24, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) invited high school sophomores and juniors in Texas’ 4th District today to apply for the 2018-2019 Congressional Student Leadership Program (CSLP). This marks the third year of the program. “I launched the CSLP to give young folks an opportunity to learn about the role of the federal […]

Rockwall ISD holds Dedication Ceremony for Howard Dobbs Elementary School

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 24, 2018) Rockwall ISD recently held a dedication ceremony for the new Howard Dobbs Elementary School. The event was attended by students, parents, staff, alumni, government officials and community members. “Our community’s educational history is founded in this area,” said Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal. “This is our history, and today we see […]

Blue Ribbon News October 2018 Print Edition Hits Mailboxes Throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News October 2018 Print Edition Hits Mailboxes Throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (September 24, 2018) Here’s a digital look at our October 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 local […]

Rockwall School of Music joins celebrities to show support for ‘Kids Music Day’

OPEN HOUSE EVENT 3-6:30PM OCT. 5th with FREE trial music lessons, musical instrument petting zoo, special performances (ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 13, 2018) The 3rd Annual International “Kids Music Day” will be celebrated on Friday, October 5, 2018. Each year, Keep Music Alive partners with schools of music, such as our hometown’s own Rockwall School of Music, […]

Linda Lyon Elementary students recognized for Constitution Week posters

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 22, 2018) Fifth graders at Linda Lyon Elementary School recently participated in a poster contest, “What does the Constitution Mean to You?” Audrey Bailey earned first place and will receive a$100 savings bond. Three additional students earned honorable mention. The students’ posters will hang in the American National Bank next week. […]

Rockwall High School Announces 2018 Homecoming Court, Festivities

Rockwall High School Announces 2018 Homecoming Court, Festivities

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 21, 2018) Rockwall High School Homecoming Week is September 24-29. The RHS Homecoming Parade will take place on Wednesday, September 26.  The parade begins at 6 p.m. at Dobb’s and Reinhardt Elementary Schools. The RHS Class of 1978 will serve as parade marshals.  The parade route will follow Clark Street to […]

Jones Elementary students know Kindness

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 21, 2018) The Jones Elementary sixth grade girls participated in the Kindness Campaign, thanks to Jones Counselor, Mrs. Batson.  After seeing and experiencing girl-against-girl teasing and bullying, Mrs. Batson decided to introduce the internationally recognized kindness program to the sixth grade girls. This program brings awareness and healing to the negative and […]