ROCKWALL, TX – December 13, 2021 — When it comes to making spirits bright during the holidays, Roger Shank and Donna Orr of Rockwall know just how to amp up the Christmas spirit within the community. Throughout December, the couple welcomes the community to their spectacular drive-up Christmas lights display on their five-acre homestead at […]
ROCKWALLL, TX – December 9, 2021 — The Rockwall Riptides made a big splash at the YMCA Fall Swim League Championships this past weekend, taking home 15 individual High Point Awards and the Overall Team High Point Award. The Riptides competed with more than 375 swimmers and nine teams in the competition. “These kids have […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 7, 2021) I am announcing today my candidacy for Rockwall County Commissioner Precinct 4. The commissioners court is the governing body of the county. Many state administrative responsibilities rest with the court and many growing permissive authorities. My run is centered on hoping that the Rockwall County people would elect leaders who […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Dec. 7, 2021) Heath Mayor Pro Tem Frank New has stepped up to challenge the incumbent for the office of Rockwall County Judge. In announcing his candidacy, Frank draws on his experience from the last three years working behind the scenes at the county level as a member of the Emergency Management Board […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]