HOW I MET MY MATE Editor’s Note: Each year as we approach Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples how they met. Their stories are often sweet, funny and surprising. Sharing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions. This year we received an overwhelming number of submissions, some of […]
(Jan. 31, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) issued the following statement on President Trump’s State of the Union address: “President Trump’s State of the Union address was bold, optimistic, and challenged Americans to come together to build upon our historic successes of 2017. The president highlighted how this past year has been a great one for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 30, 2018) Keller Williams Realty celebrated its 35-year anniversary with the announcement of a major milestone on Monday, Jan. 29. The company became the number one real estate franchise in agent count, closed units and closed sales volume in the entire United States. The KW Rockwall office joined other KW market […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 17, 2018) Fellow Rockwall County Residents, Jeff Davidson is a candidate for Rockwall County Treasurer. Davidson has business management and financial experience since the 1980s. Davidson understands the importance of improving the goals of the County Treasurer’s office. Davidson, with extensive experience in finance, holds a BS degree, with honors, in mathematics […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – January 2, 2018) Rockwall County Treasurer David Peek has announced his desire to keep county tax dollars secure and well-managed by filing for re-election. “During my time in the courthouse, I have focused on leading the Treasurer’s Department in a fiscally conservative fashion – always remembering that all county funds come from […]
Enjoy live music, lakeside views, and a delicious dinner date with your valentine (ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 17, 2018) Dodie’s at The Harbor in Rockwall is offering a sweetheart of a deal this Valentine’s Day, with an exclusive, chef-inspired menu available Wednesday, February 14 from 4 -10 p.m. The sailboats, lighthouse, walking trails and picturesque sunsets […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (January 29, 2018) Here’s a digital look at our February 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 businesses. Meals on Wheels […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 29, 2018) Austin and I each remember the day we met a little bit differently. It was the Rockwall Founders Day Festival at Harry Myers Park, just a few weeks into one of my summer breaks from college. I was interning as a part time staff reporter for Blue Ribbon News, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 29, 2018) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Chamber Choice Awards Banquet themed “East Bound & Down” sponsored by Cavender’s on Tuesday, January 26th. Over 500 Chamber Partners packed Southern Junction in their finest 70’s western wear to see who would be honored in 13 categories. The winners were: […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 29, 2018) On Jan. 20, 59 piano students performed in the Rockwall Music Teacher Association sponsored Scales Olympics. Students played scales, chords, inversions, and arpeggios in the level matching their ability. Each student performed a piece of music of their choice and then were given a selection to sight read. Pictured […]