Free women’s self defense course in Royse City

(ROYSE CITY, TX – September 1, 2015) A free program courtesy of Women & Girls of Worth Ministry of Trinity Baptist Church in Royse City will teach women and girls how NOT to be a victims of crimes crimes against women.  The self defense program will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 8 at Trinity […]

The Peace that Shows

The Peace that Shows

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 1, 2015) Georgia Mae Hendrix often wears a white sweater over a colorful blouse. And she can wear a smile. Residents of the assisted living facility where I once-a-week lead exercise have more in common than silver hair and close ages—mostly north or south of ninety. They rarely get excited; they […]

Daughters of the American Revolution celebrates 125 years, plans for future

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 1, 2015) The Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its first meeting of the 2015-2016 year August 29 at Holy Trinity By the Lake Episcopal Church of Heath.  After the August meeting, the group celebrated the special event with a luncheon and birthday cake. On October 11, DAR […]

Rockwall County Republican Women present Woman of Influence Award

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 31, 2015) The Rockwall County Republican Women honored one of their own, Ann Hettinger, with the Woman of Influence Award at their annual August Tea. Ann was chosen for her many years of volunteer service to the Republican party and to women everywhere. She has been an active member of RCRW for […]

Free Caregiver Conference set for Oct 9

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – August 31, 2015)  Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host its 5th Annual “Rockwall Cares” Caregiver Conference on Friday, October 9 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Sponsored by MidSouth Bank, the conference will open with exhibits and registration at 8:30 a.m., and will run […]

Around Town: Blue Ribbon News Fall Calendar of Events

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 18, 2015) There’s plenty to do in the Rockwall / Heath area this fall! To submit your events, email . MONDAY, AUGUST 17 CASA SESSIONS Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host information sessions at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at Kaufman CASA at Wells Fargo Bank, 2100 S. Washington […]

Boy Scout Troop 83 to celebrate 40th anniversary

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 31, 2015) Back in 1975, a new Boy Scout troop emerged in Rockwall. Troop 83 was chartered by the First United Methodist Church. It started with only 12 boys and now has 77 active scouts. The troop has seen many changes over the years, yet has remained a strong and contributing force […]

Rockwall Art League Fine Art Show Oct 2-4

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 21, 2015) The Rockwall Art League will present “Inspired,” it 15th Annual Fine Art Show, October 2-4 at the Rockwall Rotary Building, 408 S. Goliad St. in Rockwall. An Artist Meet and Greet is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 3. As in year’s past, this much-anticipated show is […]

Rockwall County 4-H to host informational kick-off meeting

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 29, 2015) Rockwall County 4-H will hold its annual County-wide 4-H Kick-Off from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 8 at the Extension Office, 915 Whitmore Ste. B, Rockwall, TX 75087. From 6-6:30 there will be an informal meet and greet with clubs and some of the available projects. From 6:30-7:00 […]

Helping Hands breaks ground on renovation and expansion project

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 28, 2015) Rockwall County Helping Hands kickstarted its capital campaign renovations project on Friday morning, Aug. 28, with a groundbreaking at site of the project’s first phase – the Reeves Service Center at 102 S.First St. Phase 1 of the project will see the Helping Hands Assistance and Referral program move […]