HOW I MET MY MATE Editor’s Note: Three lucky pairs of local lovebirds have won a FREE massage from EveryBody Massage Rockwall following our “How I Met My Mate” contest on Facebook. Congratulations to the winners: Jared and Bethany Hooks Shelby and Dylan Hiller Jason and Candis Linscott We are also excited to announce that Blue Ribbon News […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—February 2, 2018) Rockwall Women’s League brought out the bubbly and hung their hats on another ever-popular annual fundraiser event: The Big Hat Affair. This year’s ladies brunch was themed “Big Hats and Bubbly” and featured a silent auction, dessert fun and games, and of course, plenty of enormous headwear. Ladies were treated to […]
A little over half way to go to the finish line! (FRISCO, TX — February 6, 2018) The Frisco Family YMCA kicked off its Annual Campaign at The Pole Position Indoor Go Karting Raceway on January 25, 2018, announcing its fundraising goal of $139,000. As part of its promise to put Christian values into practice […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 31, 2018) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation installed its new officers for 2018 during its annual meeting on Jan. 14 at Our House in Rockwall. RCHF Member Leigh Plagens led the installation ceremony and welcomed Mark Russo as the Historical Foundation’s President; Leslie Milder as 1st Vice President (Membership); Patti Canup […]
HOW I MET MY MATE Editor’s Note: Each year as we approach Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples how they met. Their stories are often sweet, funny and surprising. Sharing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions. This year we received an overwhelming number of submissions, some of […]
Roy Bechtol-designed track takes advantage of splendid, rolling terrain (HEATH, TX – Jan. 27, 2018) Heath Golf & Yacht Club, a $700 million master-planned resort community featuring 1,200 luxury home sites, officially announced the groundbreaking of its 18-hole championship golf course on Jan. 22. Grassing of the course will begin in August, and a summer 2019 opening […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2018) A group of Pullen Elementary School students gathered at Brookdale Summer Ridge Assisted Living on Jan. 17 for the first of their “Books and Board Games” service project visits. Students and residents played board games and read books together. Both the seniors and the students enjoyed the time together, […]
CASA volunteer training begins May 1 (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 24, 2018) While many children eagerly await candy and cards this Valentine’s Day, children in the child welfare system wait for something much more permanent – a loving home. When children are removed from their homes due to evidence of abuse or neglect and placed […]
(WYLIE, TX — January 23, 2018) A white tiger, a snow white tiger, and two bears were seized on Jan. 18 in a joint operation by In-Sync Exotics, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and the local county Sheriff’s office. The animals were seized from people who did not have proper permits and were housing them illegally. The two […]
(FATE, TX — January 17, 2018) During the City Council meeting held Monday, January 8th, 2018, the City of Fate debuted three (3) new promotional videos highlighting the community, the downtown revitalization, and economic development opportunities. “We are very excited about the future in Fate,” said Mayor Lorne Megyesi. “These videos are an excellent way […]