(ROCKWALL COUNTY – October 8, 2013) The popular Rockwall County Historical Foundation October topic, Talking Tombstones, will be presented at noon Friday, October 11 at the historic downtown courthouse. Presenters will be Gary and Mindy Lovell, longtime residents of McLendon Chisholm, who will share a history of Chisholm Cemetery and Harrison D. Howell and Angelina […]
(ROCKWALL – October 8, 2013) Any Blue Ribbon News reader who’s a movie aficionado surely remembers “Sleepless in Seattle” from the early 1990s. In that film, Sam says, “It was a million tiny little things that, when you added them all up, they meant we were supposed to be together.” Meet Lindsay, your own tiny little thing. […]
(ROCKWALL – October 7, 2013) The “Rock Wall” Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution hosted Donna Cranston, founder of Defenders of Freedom (DOF), on October 7 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Heath. The Dallas based non-profit organization Defenders of Freedom’s primary focus is to meet the needs of military members who served in […]
(ROCKWALL – October 5, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Papa John’s with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Papa John’s Pizza is thrilled to now serve Rockwall and its surrounding communities. Since 1984, Papa John’s has been committed to quality and its brand promise of “Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.” For 11 of the […]
(ROCKWALL – October 5, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Red Glass Marketing with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Red Glass is a marketing firm helping business owners prosper in this ever changing world of marketing. Kym Dennis, Principal Director, is passionate about small business and started the company so that business owners […]
(ROCKWALL – October 5, 2013) Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch opened with a lot of festive fanfare this morning, but Blue Ribbon News stopped by a couple of times prior to the opening to catch all the volunteers hard at work, preparing for a season that’s bound to be bigger and better than ever! PRINT & […]
Shop early and shop savvy! Shop for a Cause! (ROCKWALL – October 10, 2013) Where Fall and Christmas Collide – the annual 2013 Helping Hands Fall Holiday Market – is Saturday, Oct. 12th beginning at 10 a.m. at Centsible, 950 Williams St. in Rockwall. Rockwall County Helping Hands invites you to come shop this simply […]
(ROCKWALL- October 5, 2013) Ebby Halliday Realtors, located at 2604 Ridge Road, hosted an appreciation event Friday recognizing Rockwall firefighters – serving up hamburgers, potato salad, beans and desserts, topped off with a big thank you to our local heroes. “Ebby Halliday built her reputation on giving back to the community, and this is our […]
Smokin’ hot barbecue competition, 5k/10k run, car show, BBQ & Brews (ROCKWALL – October 4, 2013) – Get your southern taste buds ready for the best in Texas barbeque at the 5th Annual Rib Rub Run & Roll on the Rockwall Downtown Square Oct. 5th. Hosted by the Old Town Shoppes, there will be even more […]
Event includes ‘Ultimate Recycling Day’ benefiting the Rockwall Rotary Club (Rockwall) September 26, 2013 – Rockwall’s Community Wellness Day is part of a FREE national event that focuses on providing helpful information to community members on issues that are critical to the total wellness of residents. Community Wellness Day activities are set for noon to 3 […]