Holiday buzz begins: Rockwall County Blue Ribbon News November issue is hot off the press

Holiday buzz begins: Rockwall County Blue Ribbon News November issue is hot off the press

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Oct. 18, 2024) — Our November issue is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes, but you can preview a digital version of our latest print edition right now by clicking the cover image below. For 13 years, we’ve been direct mailing our full color print edition FREE to about 17,500 […]

Offender trainers bid farewell to service dogs they trained & the woman who took a chance on them

Offender trainers bid farewell to service dogs they trained & the woman who took a chance on them

GATESVILLE, TEXAS (October 17, 2024) – On Monday, October 7th, four United States Veterans from Florida and Texas embarked on a transformative journey as they began the two-week process of receiving Service Dogs from Patriot PAWS. The first week took place at the Lane Murray Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), where […]

Meet Swift, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Swift, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

  Rockwall, TX (October 15, 2024) – Swift is an 11-month old love bug! She is great with kittens, other dogs, and dog-savvy children. We haven’t had her long, but she appears to be housebroken. Swift enjoys doggie treats and is learning how much fun she can have with doggie toys! She is very sweet […]

Rockwall County Lakeside Leaders, leading by example

Rockwall County Lakeside Leaders, leading by example

Rockwall, TX (October 11, 2024) – Twice a year a group of community members devoted to helping people and organizations in the county gather for an hour of inspiration. The group, Lakeside Leaders, with Lacy Deckard and Russ Porter spearheading the mission, are working to help nonprofits raise money and spread awareness. “Lakeside Leaders is […]

2025 Leadership Rockwall class completes retreat weekend

2025 Leadership Rockwall class completes retreat weekend

Rockwall, TX (October 8, 2024) – The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2025 recently completed an intensive and enriching leadership retreat, held on October 4th and 5th, marking a significant milestone in their journey toward community leadership development. The retreat, designed to foster teamwork, personal growth, and leadership skills, was held at Leadership on the Move […]

Big news rolling into Rockwall from the Mobile Food Pantry

Big news rolling into Rockwall from the Mobile Food Pantry

Rockwall, TX (October 11, 2024) – The Mobile Food Pantry from North Texas Food Bank in partnership with Catholic Charities of Dallas will make it’s monthly distribution to Rockwall on Tuesday, October 15. The pantry offers fresh fruit, vegetables and assorted food items to those in and around the Rockwall area. September’s food pantry served […]

How to include Caregivers in the Care Team: online event for family members and professionals

How to include Caregivers in the Care Team: online event for family members and professionals

Rockwall County, TX (October 9, 2024) – Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnerships with caregivers, but there needs to be more formal training and support on engaging caregivers in care planning. Exploring caregivers’ roles and experiences in supporting the health of loved ones is important to having confidence in the process. Issues including […]

Soroptimist Club of Rockwall recognized by Rockwall County Commissioners

Soroptimist Club of Rockwall recognized by Rockwall County Commissioners

Soroptimist Club members Kami Webb, Mary Walsh, Farrah Brabson, Frances Roberts, Norma Morris (charter member), Charisa Hauser, Sue Reeves, Giovanna Psolka, Angela Furguson, Mary Grace Fraiser (charter member), and Holly Lyons shown pictured with Commissioners Macalik, Sevier and Judge New. Rockwall County, TX (October 9, 2024) – The Rockwall County Commissioners’ Court proudly recognizes the […]

Rockwall Art League presents: Live Model Life Drawing Class with Michael O’Keefe

Rockwall Art League presents: Live Model Life Drawing Class with Michael O’Keefe

Rockwall, TX (October 7, 2024) – Please join Rockwall Art League on Wednesday, October 23, for the monthly meeting and demo featuring Michael O’Keefe. Michael will conduct a Live Model Life Drawing Class.  If you would like to participate, please bring your own 11” x 14” or larger sketch pad and pencils and be ready […]

Meet Coffee & Coconut, Blue Ribbon News Pet(s) of the Week

Meet Coffee & Coconut, Blue Ribbon News Pet(s) of the Week

Rockwall, TX (October 7, 2024) – Meet Coffee and Coconut! This adorable sibling pair came into our care together. Both 7 years old, Coffee (female, all ears) is a cuddly Chihuahua-mix who weighs 6 pounds. Sweet Coconut (male, gray muzzle) weighs 7 pounds. Both dogs are housebroken, friendly with people and other dogs, spayed/neutered, current […]

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