Rockwall County 4H members celebrate season with giving

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 23, 2014) The Rockwall County 4-H Club held their annual County-wide Christmas party on Friday December 5, 2014. The fun included a county Consumer Decision Making contest, lots of food, float decorating and CornHole tournaments. Over 90 4-H members and their families attended the event. The party included a service project of […]

Magic of Margo: Retirement party to honor director’s 25 years of service with Helping Hands

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 17, 2014) Friends of Rockwall County Helping Hands liken the legacy of Margo Nielsen to a quote from Winston Churchill: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Clearly, the spirit of Helping Hands today is a reflection of Nielsen’s giving of herself. Past […]

Blue Ribbon News Holiday Edition hits mailboxes

Blue Ribbon News Holiday Edition hits mailboxes

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Dec. 17, 2014) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which is on its way to nearly 18,000 homes throughout Rockwall and Heath this week.  To submit your good news and events for publication, email . Our 24-page, full color, hyper-local print edition is published 8x/year (about every 45 days) and […]

Leadership Rockwall project to provide much needed renovations for Meals on Wheels offices

Leadership Rockwall project to provide much needed renovations for Meals on Wheels offices

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 17, 2014) You may be surprised at the condition of the Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County offices. Thanks to Leadership Rockwall, volunteers and donors – this can change, and it will allow to organization to do even more to help nourish the homebound elderly in our community. Blue Ribbon […]

Farewell to Mayor Sweet: ‘Rockwall is a better place because of this man’

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 16, 2014) Rockwall welcomed its newly appointed mayor Jim Pruitt and new Place 2 council member John Hohenshelt during what turned out to be a fairly emotional council meeting as the council said a final farewell to County Judge-elect David Sweet as the city mayor. “I want to thank each and every […]

Holiday donations to Meals on Wheels help Rockwall County seniors all year long

Holiday donations to Meals on Wheels help Rockwall County seniors all year long

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 13, 2014) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is in the middle of their 2014 Holiday Hunger Campaign: Nourish Rockwall Seniors. The campaign is a significant fundraiser for their operating fund and contributes to operations year round. At this time of year, you can have an impact on someone’s […]

Hawaiian Falls seeking nominations for Christmas Blessings program

GARLAND, TX. (December 3, 2014) Hawaiian Falls wants to hear about a family or individual who needs a special blessing this Christmas. Nominate humble heroes who always put others’ needs before their own. Perhaps it’s a single mom struggling to provide for her family. Or maybe it’s a coach or teacher or someone who needs their […]

Hometown Christmas Celebration in Downtown Rockwall Saturday

Hometown Christmas Celebration in Downtown Rockwall Saturday

All day event includes parade, Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, tree lighting & more  Also – don’t miss other December events like Breakfast with Santa, Gingerbread House Building, & Cookie Decorating. ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 2, 2014) The City of Rockwall is presenting a flurry of holiday activities and events this year. And what better place […]

Rockwall County Master Gardeners to host vegetable gardening classes

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 1, 2014) Classes on vegetable gardening will once again be conducted by certified local Master Gardeners. Classes will be: January 10 – Successful Vegetable Gardening January 17 – Seed Starting for Beginners The Master Gardener Class series has proved to be popular, so be sure and reserve your seat!  The classes are […]

Rockwall Children’s Chorus to present Christmas Concert

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 18, 2014) The Rockwall Children’s Chorus, a community chorus comprised of area children in grades two through eight, invites you to join them for their annual Christmas Concert beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8. Hear the sounds of the season as only children’s voices can sing them. Music includes holiday favorites […]