Rockwall County first responders honored at appreciation luncheon

Rockwall County first responders honored at appreciation luncheon

  ROCKWALL, TX – December 3, 2021 — Rockwall County police, fire and EMS were treated to an outdoor barbecue lunch Thursday at Harry Myers Park, in recognition and appreciation of their dedication to protect and serve. The Chamber’s 6th Annual First Responders Appreciation Luncheon welcomed guest speaker Quint Avenetti, US Marine Corps (Retired), and […]

Calling all chocolate lovers: Women in Need announces date for Chocolate Indulgence 2022

Calling all chocolate lovers: Women in Need announces date for Chocolate Indulgence 2022

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 2, 2021) Mark your calendars and join Women in Need (WIN) for their annual Chocolate Indulgence event, set for Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, guests will enjoy a memorable  evening of decadent chocolate, fine dining, dancing, and a silent and live auction for a good cause. Stay […]

Rockwall Professional Firefighters Association, community raise $10,000 for local mom battling rare form of breast cancer

Rockwall Professional Firefighters Association, community raise $10,000 for local mom battling rare form of breast cancer

ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2021 — The Rockwall Professional Firefighters Association held a t-shirt fundraiser campaign throughout the month of October, in support of local mom Jennifer Cordtz who is battling Stage 4 Inflammatory Breast Cancer. This morning, community members and city officials joined the Cordtz family at Rockwall Fire Station No. 2 to […]

STAY IN THE LIGHT: Rockwall family shares Christmas spirit through holiday display, gives back in memory of son

STAY IN THE LIGHT: Rockwall family shares Christmas spirit through holiday display, gives back in memory of son

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 1, 2021) Brenda and David Hughes have spent countless hours stringing an estimated 40,000 Christmas lights outside their home at 1655 Plummer Drive in The Shores.  They welcome the community to drive by to enjoy the festive holiday display, which features over 5,000 lights alone on the roof, and 10,000 lights on […]

Christmas 2021 Holiday Happenings in Rockwall County

Christmas 2021 Holiday Happenings in Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX – November 30, 2021 — Christmas time is here! If you’re looking for things to do to celebrate the holiday season, Blue Ribbon News has you covered with our guide to local Christmas events happening around Rockwall County. If you have a local holiday event you’d like us to share, email editor@blueribbonnews.com, and […]

Christ Church Rockwall to host much-needed blood drive Dec. 5 for local patients

Christ Church Rockwall to host much-needed blood drive Dec. 5 for local patients

Make your gift a life-saving one this holiday – donate blood with Carter BloodCare ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 30, 2021) – There is a gift you can give this holiday that costs nothing but time and requires no added shipping. When you give blood, you save lives by ensuring hospital patients receive the transfusions they need […]

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office participates in No Shave November, gives back to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office participates in No Shave November, gives back to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital

ROCKWALL, TX – November 29, 2021 — Deputies and officers of the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office are getting scruffy for a great cause this month as they participate in No Shave November. Those in the agency growing out their beards for the program have donated a minimum of $25 to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or […]

Rockwall County’s Property Fraud Alert Service is focus of YMCA’s next Lunch & Learn event

Rockwall County’s Property Fraud Alert Service is focus of YMCA’s next Lunch & Learn event

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 29, 2021) Rockwall County Clerk Jennifer Fogg will present valuable information about Rockwall County’s new Property Fraud Alert Service during a free Lunch & Learn event from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15 at the JER Chilton YMCA, 1210 N. Goliad in Rockwall. All community members are welcome and lunch will […]

County Executive Committee elects chairwoman of Rockwall County Democratic Party

County Executive Committee elects chairwoman of Rockwall County Democratic Party

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 28, 2021) Susie Stansel has been interested in public service since she was young, and she got an early start in government while following the footsteps of her Democratic family. Now, she is the newly elected chairwoman of the Rockwall County Democratic Party, which took place November 17 by the County Executive […]

Making Spirits Bright: Community gives back at 12th Annual Festival of Trees event benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands

Making Spirits Bright: Community gives back at 12th Annual Festival of Trees event benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands

ROCKWALL, TX – November 24, 2021 — All was merry and bright at this year’s Festival of Trees Gala as the community celebrated Rockwall County Helping Hands amongst beautifully decorated Christmas trees and a candlelight dinner at the Hilton Dallas / Rockwall Lakefront.   The 12th annual event and the biggest fundraiser of the year […]