Special cooking group is mixing up something good

Special cooking group is mixing up something good

Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2024) – Cooking is therapeutic. It offers the ability to express creativity, nurture others, and brings feelings of satisfaction. Sandie Wood and her 24-year-old son, Chase, agree. Chase, who has Down’s Syndrome, was very active while attending Rockwall High School, which offered a variety of activities and organizations in which to […]

Rockwall County Public Meetings: Hazard Mitigation Plan

Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2024) – Rockwall County has scheduled three public meetings for the public to view and comment upon the Hazard Mitigation Plan.  The goal of the Hazard Mitigation Plan is to minimize or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from known hazards by identifying and implementing cost-effective mitigation actions. […]

50 Year Old Genealogical Chart Finds a Home

50 Year Old Genealogical Chart Finds a Home

Rockwall, TX (February 6, 2024) – This is the kind of thing that a genealogist dreams of – finding a family history chart you never knew existed! While preparing for the monthly meeting of the Rockwall County Genealogical Society, members Lisa Stevenson and Denise Slosar were approached by Tina Hughes, a Rockwall County reference librarian […]

40 Years of Service: Women in Need looks forward to bright future

40 Years of Service: Women in Need looks forward to bright future

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2024) This last year marked Women In Need’s 40th anniversary. Serving Rockwall, Hunt, and Rains counties, WIN is celebrating a milestone year of remarkable growth and deepening impact in aiding victims of domestic abuse. Under revitalized leadership, the organization is sustaining its vital services and expanding them to address the evolving […]

How I Met My Mate: Rockwall County couples share stories of how they found true love

How I Met My Mate: Rockwall County couples share stories of how they found true love

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2024) Each year around Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News invites local couples to share stories of how they met. Publishing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions. This year the response was overwhelming. You’ll find their stories in our latest print edition hitting over 17,500 mailboxes […]

The Rose Table: When you have a heart for French toast

The Rose Table: When you have a heart for French toast

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2024) Looking for a romantic way to start your Valentine’s Day? Serve my easy and adorable Heart French Toast! If you follow @therosetable, you know how into French Toast I am. I have all sorts of versions on therosetable.com and my classic Brioche French Toast, included here, even made it into […]

Hot off the press: Rockwall County Blue Ribbon News Valentine’s print edition 2024

Hot off the press: Rockwall County Blue Ribbon News Valentine’s print edition 2024

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 2, 2024) — Our Valentine’s print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes this week, but you can preview a digital version of our special “How I Met My Mate” issue right now by clicking the cover image below. The print edition delivers to about 17,500 homes and […]

Rockwall Republican Party hosts ribbon-cutting with Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce

Rockwall, TX (February 2, 2024) – The Republican Party of Rockwall County celebrated a ribbon-cutting with the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce on February 1 with Precinct Chairs, volunteers, supporters, and members of the community present. Special guests included Erik Simien from U.S. Congressman Pat Fallon’s office and John Vick from Texas Senator Bob Hall’s […]