Commissioners Court Approves Tax Rate for Rockwall County

Commissioners Court Approves Tax Rate for Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 27, 2018) The Commissioners Court adopted the Rockwall County tax rate for the 2018 tax year during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 25. The court unanimously approved a motion by Rockwall County Judge David Sweet for the county to adopt a tax rate of 32.84 cents per $100 assessed value […]

Commissioners Court Recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month

Commissioners Court Recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month

(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 27, 2018) During its regular meeting on Sept. 25, the Commissioners Court recognized National Hispanic Heritage Month and National 4-H Week in Rockwall County. County Judge David Sweet read the following proclamation declaring National Hispanic Heritage Month in the county: “Whereas, the earliest days of American existence, Hispanic Americans have written […]

Shop the Helping Hands Holiday Market Sept. 29

Shop the Helping Hands Holiday Market Sept. 29

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 28, 2018) Rockwall County Helping Hands is hosting its annual Holiday Market event, this Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. The community is invited to come shop all the fun and festive items! Browse the Market’s great seasonal decor for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. There will also be live […]

Resolving Our Spiritual Disconnect

Resolving Our Spiritual Disconnect

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 28, 2018) You know you have a problem when Amazon can’t find your house.  But we were not surprised. Our new street address does not yet appear via GPS (Global Positioning System), so we try to guide people in by phone. “You’re getting close,” I said to one exasperated deliveryman. “Just […]

Hot Rocks Bike Ride Draws Hundreds of Riders Despite Rain

Hot Rocks Bike Ride Draws Hundreds of Riders Despite Rain

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 28, 2018) Not even rain could put a damper on the Rockwall Rotary Club’s 32nd Annual Hot Rocks Bike Ride held on Aug. 11. In spite of the steady downpour which persisted throughout most of the morning, 500 riders checked in to race for a great cause. The ride netted over […]

Rockwall couple’s home showcases nation’s largest fine mineral collection

Rockwall couple’s home showcases nation’s largest fine mineral collection

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 26, 2018) For the past 13 years, Rockwall residents Jim and Gail Spann have poured their passion into building a fine mineral collection that has to be seen to believed. The Spanns have some of Earth’s rarest minerals and rocks beautifully displayed in rooms all over their spacious Rockwall home. It’s […]

Meet the Artist Behind the 2018 State Fair of Texas’ Butter Sculpture

Meet the Artist Behind the 2018 State Fair of Texas’ Butter Sculpture

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 27, 2018) The State Fair of Texas opens tomorrow to bring tons of fried food, family fun and an innovative butter sculpture that’s sure to spread some joyous wonder. Artist Ken Robison’s buttery creation, titled “Some Assembly Required,” features the head of Big Tex as seen in the artwork reflecting the […]

Cooking with Ease: Easy Peach Cobbler

Cooking with Ease: Easy Peach Cobbler

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 25, 2018) “Cooking with Ease”, originally penned by Nancy Tate, is an article I have heard about many times over the past few years. Nancy is my husband’s late mother. She passed before I met and married her oldest son, Evan. Stories from friends, family, and even strangers tell of a […]

Blue Ribbon News October 2018 Print Edition Hits Mailboxes Throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News October 2018 Print Edition Hits Mailboxes Throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (September 24, 2018) Here’s a digital look at our October print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, and various local […]

Rockwall High School Announces 2018 Homecoming Court, Festivities

Rockwall High School Announces 2018 Homecoming Court, Festivities

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 21, 2018) Rockwall High School Homecoming Week is September 24-29. The RHS Homecoming Parade will take place on Wednesday, September 26.  The parade begins at 6 p.m. at Dobb’s and Reinhardt Elementary Schools. The RHS Class of 1978 will serve as parade marshals.  The parade route will follow Clark Street to […]