Wylie’s Smith Library presents Ghost Hunting Program

Who Ya Gonna Call? WYLIE, TX (October 1, 2014)  In the “spirit” of the upcoming season of haunting, Wylie’s Smith Library presents Ghost Hunting with The Dallas Area Paranormal Society Oct. 9 at 6:30 pm. DAPS is a nonprofit organization founded to investigate reports of unexplained, paranormal activity throughout the DFW Metroplex and beyond. The […]

Rockwall Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Simply Kate

ROCKWALL, TX (October 1, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Simply Kate. Designer Kaitlin Waller and Spirit of Rockwall Award winner Dorothy Michelle Spradlin have partnered together to open Simply Kate on the Downtown Rockwall Square. Kaitlin and Dorothy have worked together for eight years and their […]

Blue Ribbon News fall edition hits mailboxes

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 1, 2014) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which is on its way to nearly 18,000 homes throughout Rockwall and Heath this week.  To submit your good news and events for publication, email . Our 24-page, full color, hyper-local print edition is published 8x/year (about every 45 days) and […]

Two new staffers, a pair of high heels and one old minivan

Here’s an amusing story – especially for those who have had the pleasure of meeting my father-in-law of 80-something years, and who are familiar with our 15-year-old minivan. Both Paul and the Blue Ribbon News mobile have their share of endearing idiosyncrasies.  Paul flew in from Colorado over Labor Day weekend. He didn’t want to […]

Candlelight vigil ‘shines a light on domestic violence’

ROCKWALL, TX (September 30, 2014) Dorothy Spradlin, co-owner of the newly opened Simply Kate in downtown Rockwall, performed “Amazing Grace” during a candlelight vigil at the Rockwall County Courthouse Tuesday night.  The annual event kicked off Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and was hosted by Women in Need (WIN). WIN provides assistance to victims and/or survivors of domestic […]

Toyota of Rockwall gives $5,000 grant to Rockwall ISD

ROCKWALL,TX. (September 30, 2014) Steve and Barbara Jackson, Toyota of Rockwall owners, have announced a $5,000 donation to the Rockwall Independent School District. Half of the donation was made by Toyota Motor Sales,U.S.A., Inc. as part of Toyota’s Matching grant program. For the second year in a row, the donation will fund a teacher grant […]

State Fair butter sculptor spreads artistic message

A ‘Fair-ly’ Unusual Occupation September 30, 2014 – From chicken fried baked potatoes to funnel cakes and corn dogs, there’s no doubt that food is a main attraction at the State Fair of Texas. But for those who prefer to steer clear of artery-clogging entrees, this year’s wild Mustang sculpture is a healthy way to enjoy […]

Rockwall Cash Mob forms again on Oct 16

ROCKWALL, TX (September 30, 2014) Rockwall Cash Mob will meet next at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 16 at The Fatted Calf in downtown Rockwall, to dine local, shop local and meet locals. Bring $20 to spend and be part of the Cash Mob that will venture from The Fatted Calf to the ‘surprise’ locally-owned business […]

Jacket Backers, Rockwall High to host Military Appreciation Night at football game

ROCKWALL, TX (September 30, 2014) The Rockwall Jacket Backers will sponsor Military Appreciation Night at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium on Friday, October 24 when the Yellowjackets play Rowlett in the Ray Hubbard Rivalry.  Part of the program is a special video tribute to Rockwall High School alumni who have also served in any branch of military service. […]