How to avoid the ‘Summer Slide’

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2015) Every year about this time, panic sets in. Graduation, STAAR tests, end of year exams and projects loom in front of students (and parents), causing more than a little angst in the family. What can we do to get through these difficult times? If we have put off finding […]

Rockwall Art League to sponsor Art Workshops

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2015) The Rockwall Art League has announced that they will once again sponsor art workshops in the Rockwall area.  These popular workshops are open to public and historically have drawn many participants from distant locations in Texas and out of state. Artists interested in signing up for a workshop should contact […]

Meals on Wheels honors its volunteers at Appreciation Luncheon

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 15, 2015) Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County returned the favor for its many hard-working and committed volunteers and treated them to a hot, delicious meal on Friday, May 15 during the organization’s Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. It was a way to say thanks for all the meals those individuals  […]

Rockwall Chamber recognizes Ambassador of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 15, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently named Toni Waldrop, owner of Rockwall Gold and Silver, as its Ambassador of the Month. Ambassadors help welcome and serve our new Chamber Partners. They are measured on a point system based on the activity that they generate helping our members become involved […]

Rockwall Founders Day Festival Saturday featuring Sawyer Brown

WEATHER-RELATED UPDATE (May 15, 2015) This just in from the City of Rockwall: “Founders Day Festival is still planned to go on as scheduled this Saturday, May 16th! There are however a few changes being made that we would like to communicate to everyone. We will be placing our food vendors and the daytime bands […]

Rain or shine, Garden Tour is on this Saturday

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 14, 2015) Do not miss the  Look, Listen, Learn! New Inspirations Garden Tour hosted by the Rockwall County Master Gardener Association this weekend! Three gorgeous gardens are ready to show off for you from 9:00 am to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16.  Then from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., Dr. Dotty Woodson will […]

Rockwall veteran to fly in WWII era bi-plane Friday

UPDATE (May 14, 2015) : Sadly, Blue Ribbon News just learned that due to weather conditions, Friday’s Dream Flight has been cancelled. Alternate plans are being considered; stay tuned as we receive updates. (ROCKWALL, TX – May 11, 2015) Former U.S. Navy fighter pilot J. Waymon Rose, a resident of Rock Ridge Assisted Living and […]