Rockwall Chamber names Dorothy Spradlin Ambassador of the Month

Rockwall Chamber names Dorothy Spradlin Ambassador of the Month

ROCKWALL, TX (July 5, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to honor Dorothy Spradlin as its Ambassador of the Month. Since beginning in the banking industry in 2003, Dorothy has come to realize that “serving” clients goes a long way.  She understands that when you are helping clients with their everyday needs […]

City of Heath drenched in red, white & blue (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

City of Heath drenched in red, white & blue (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

City of Heath’s Fourth of July VIDEO: The City of Heath celebrated the Fourth of July with its annual Independence Day Parade and Popsicles in the Park. Enjoy our photo gallery below, and the VIDEO from the City of Heath above. Send us your Fourth photos and we’ll share them at Blue Ribbon News! Click […]

In-Sync welcomes first white tiger

WYLIE, TX. (July 5, 2014) Monday, June 30th, the Wylie In-Sync Exotics received a call from someone searching for a new home for a five-year old female white tiger. The tiger belonged to a breeder who was not getting the “results” he had hoped for, and the man wanted to get rid of her. Coming to […]

Lake Bennett, Taylormade Junior Championship winner

ROCKWALL, TX. (July 5,  2014) 4th grader at Nebbie Williams, Lake Bennett, came back from 5 strokes down to win the Taylormade Junior Championship, sponsored by PGA Superstores of America. The tournament took place at TPC Craig Ranch on June 23 & 24. This was a two day 36 hole event with over 150 competitors in age groups […]

Rockwall County Democratic Party to host breakfast program

ROCKWALL, TX (July 5, 2014) The Rockwall County Democratic Party will host a Breakfast Meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 19 at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington in Rockwall.  There will be a recap of Democratic State Convention with a presentation by Marie-Anne Schiffman and members of the delegation. Nell Welborn will speak at […]

The Lakes Assembly to present Kids Crusade VBS

ROCKWALL, TX (July 5, 2014) The Lakes Assembly presents Kids Crusade, Vacation Bible School, August 3-6. Sunday, August 3 from 6:00pm-8:00pm Monday, August 4 from 7:00pm-9:00pm Tuesday, August 5 from 7:00pm-9:00pm Wednesday, August 6 from 7:00pm-9:00pm The Lakes Assembly is located at 901 Williams St. in Rockwall, 75087. For more into, email  or call 972-722-0100. […]

Save your landscape for better days

UPDATE (August 5, 2014) LOCATION CHANGE! We just word that the Conference on Water Solutions described below has been moved to the County Extension Office, 915 Whitmore Ste. B, Rockwall, TX 75087.  A conference on water solutions ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX. (July 3, 2014) On Saturday August 9 from 10 – 1 pm the Rockwall County Master […]

Celebrate Recovery at Eastridge Church of Christ: A ‘Minimony’

ROCKWALL (July 7, 2014) Celebrate Recovery at Eastridge Church of Christ is a ministry for people to work on their relationship with God and others. At Celebrate Recovery, you can find healing from any hurt, habit, or hang-up. Friday nights 7pm Eastridge Church of Christ 670 Stodghill Road Rockwall, Texas 75087 celebraterecoveryrockwall.com A ‘Minimony’ “The first time I […]

Rockwall area residents can now text 9-1-1

“9-1-1, What’s your emergency?” Thanks to the North Texas Council of Governments Regional 9-1-1 Program and software developed by Verizon Wireless, Rockwall residents can now text 9-1-1 in an emergency situation. National Emergency Number Association President Christy Williams held an informational meeting at the courthouse Monday to explain the new service to residents and demonstrate […]

Luby’s-Fuddruckers opens in Rockwall

ROCKWALL,TX. (July 2, 2014) Last week, Rockwall welcomed a new restaurant into its rapidly expanding collection. General Manager Adam Shumaker cut the ribbon on a new Luby’s and Fuddruckers joint concept, and guests rushed inside to get their first taste of the new cuisine. The Luby’s-Fuddruckers combo is the third of its kind, with cousins […]