(ROCKWALL, TX – March 17, 2016) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation received a treasurable donation on Tuesday, March 15, for its courthouse museum – a copy of a portrait of Terry Fisher, the first Rockwall soldier to be killed in World War I. On behalf of the Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117 in Rockwall, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 16, 2016) The Uptown Downtown Art Gallery and Studio, located in the heart of historic and newly renovated downtown Rockwall, presents the Juried small works show, March 18 through April 17. Entry deadline is March 12. This show will include an awards ceremony scheduled in conjunction with “Celebrate Downtown” festivities on […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 10, 2016) Rockwall continues to show why it’s considered the “Music Capital of North Texas,” with local band Lasting Effect having just released its first ever album “Drift Away.” The band of four graduated from Rockwall High in 2012: Brandon Leavell, lead vocals and guitar; Christian Pearce, guitar; Wesley Switzer, bass […]
(HEATH, TX – Jan. 25, 2016) This good news just in: by the time you read this, my book, the one on Heath history which I’ve been working on for about a year and a half, will be published! Let me backtrack to the summer of 2014, when I was first contacted via email by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 18, 2016) Rockwall artist, Joetta Currie is working in between cold snaps and rain to complete a mural that can provide a look at “what used to be.” Currie was hired by School of Rock co-owner, Stuart Smith to paint images on the large garage doors at their business at 206 East […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) The community is welcome to come cheer on Rockwall’s own Dalton Rapattoni, a vocal coach at the Schoolof Rock, who is competing on American Idol’s Hollywood Week, Part 1. He impressed the judges and earned his ticket to Hollywood with his unique rendition of Phantom of the Opera. Also […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) Texas is excited to welcome Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and Antique Archeology to the area. The team will film episodes of their hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout Texas. Filming is scheduled for February 2016. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 10, 2016) Rockwall High School junior Sierra Jordan, 16, has advanced to the “Call Back Audition” round on NBC’s The Voice, with her renditions of the Dixie Chick’s “Cowboy Take Me Away” and Faith Hill’s “Like We Never Loved At All.” There’s no doubt these songs suit her perfectly, for Sierra […]
Stay tuned for watch party info for our very own Dalton Rapattoni, a vocal coach at the School of Rock in Rockwall, whom we predict is going to go far on American Idol! The Blue Ribbon News print edition is delivered free to more than 18,000 homes throughout Rockwall and Heath. To share your good […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 21, 2015) Once again there was a waiting list for artist Cecy Turner’s Rockwall Workshop, painting vibrant landscapes in oil. It was sponsored by the Rockwall Art League at the Fate Community Center over a two day period in November. Cecy began the first day by teaching how to make a […]