Rockwall celebrates 160 years

Charlie Daniels Band to headline Founders Day Festival ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2014) The City of Rockwall presents The Charlie Daniels Band as the featured attraction at this year’s Founders Day Festival on Saturday, May 17.  The event will be at Harry Myers Park (945 E. Washington Street) instead of on the square due to […]

Leaning On…

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (May 11, 2014)  A best-selling book shows women—including moms—how to reach their full potential. But not everyone is buying it. Sheryl Sandberg’s call-to-action book, Lean In, provides steps we can take to “combine professional achievement with personal fulfillment.” Sandberg is Chief Operating Officer of Facebook and one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People […]

Local moms, kids gather for good times & support

Local moms, kids gather for good times & support

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 11, 2014) Being a stay-at-home mom doesn’t have to mean staying at home. Perhaps no one knows that better than members of the Rockwall MOMS Club, who gather regularly for support, friendship and fun activities in and around Rockwall County. About 30 local moms and their newborn-to-elementary-age children comprise the local […]

Blue Ribbon News’ latest print edition celebrates moms

Blue Ribbon News’ latest print edition celebrates moms

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (May 11, 2014) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition, which is delivered free to more than 17,200 homes throughout Rockwall and Heath. To share your good news and events for publication, email .

Rockwall Moms Run This Town

ROCKWALL, TX (May 8, 2014) Moms with young kids, moms with grown kids, and moms with kids of the four-legged, furry variety are welcome to join a fast-growing group of local ladies who gather to run, walk and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Founded by Jessica Thompson, the Rockwall Chapter of Moms RUN This Town has […]

Community welcome at Nebbie’s Health & Fitness Expo May 15

ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2014) Nebbie Williams Elementary School will host a Health & Fitness Expo from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 15. The Rockwall Running Center will kick off the event with a one mile walk/fun run and a free T-shirt for those that register by Monday, May 5. The health fair will […]

Caring couple cooks up food, fun & fellowship for Mansions residents

Caring couple cooks up food, fun & fellowship for Mansions residents

ROCKWALL, TX (May 11, 2014) When two different worlds converge, good things usually happen, as with Mike and Linda Jones. Mike is the chef at Need 2 Feed Café, which is located at the Mansions of Rockwall Active Adult Community. Linda, who doesn’t like to cook, describes herself as “a waitress and cornbread cooker,” but […]

Math test-taking strategies to boost confidence

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (May 11, 2014) Test anxiety can easily undermine the hard work students have invested throughout the year, lowering their scores on standardized tests and jeopardizing their chances to take advanced classes or enroll in the schools of their choice. Reducing test anxiety can help prevent this. Students can reduce anxiety by reviewing the […]

JFS volleyball tournament honors memory of Rockwall student

ROCKWALL, TX (May 1, 2014) The 2014 JFS Memorial Volleyball Tournament is set to be played on Saturday, May 17, on the sand courts of the Oasis Beach and Tennis Club in Rockwall. This is the 10th annual tournament held in honor of the memory of Jessica Shaw. Check in will begin at 8:30 a.m. […]

Hartman students meet author Michael Anthony Steele

ROCKWALL ISD, TX (May 8, 2014) The Hartman Elementary PTA Arts in Education program was proud to bring author Michael Anthony Steele to present an exciting program to the students. Steele is the author of over 100 books, including titles like Lego city: Build this City and Night at the Museum: Night of the Dragon. […]