Rockwall Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Glen Oaks Hospital

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 18, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming new member Glen Oaks Hospital, a 54-bed private hospital in a relaxed setting in Greenville, TX. Glen Oaks Hospital’s comfortable, homelike atmosphere is conducive to healing. Their greatest asset is their staff, comprised of psychiatrists, professional nurses, […]

Rockwall countywide plan aims to keep the green in our growth

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 30, 2014) In preparation for an impending wave of growth, Rockwall County Commissioners Court contracted with the consulting team of VERDUNITY and WRT for an Open Space Master Plan (OSMP) that will consolidate plans from each of the cities into a countywide master plan and implementation guide. The Rockwall County Open […]

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 […]

Sabine Creek Ranch transforms into Southern Lights Christmas Experience

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 8, 2014) When Eddie and Sarah Walker decided to transform their ranch and youth camp near Rockwall into a Christmas wonderland, they had no idea how the idea would take off. Now people from across the Metroplex and far beyond are snatching up tickets to the December attraction called “Southern Lights” at […]

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 […]

WFAA’s Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive kicks off at Dick’s Last Resort

(DALLAS– Nov. 24, 2014) Country music legend Randy Travis was at Dick’s Last Resort in Dallas Nov. 20, where his autographed guitar auctioned for $4,500 during the WFAA-Channel 8 Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive Kick-Off Party. WFAA’s Pete Delkus also made an appearance at the charity event which raised more than $6,000 and collected about 180 […]

Driving Business Downtown: New partnership provides shuttle service to shopping, dining

Driving Business Downtown: New partnership provides shuttle service to shopping, dining

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 20, 2014) Toyota of Rockwall has been very busy this fall making changes to their lobby area and introducing a new service that will benefit both its customers and downtown merchants. A boutique in the dealership’s Parts Department – an extension of Bella’s House on the Square – has already proven to […]

Rockwall County leads nation in animal welfare

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Nov. 17, 2o14) Rockwall County continues to be a national leader in animal welfare and shelter reform. With No Kill shelters in Rockwall and Royse City, the county is an inspiration to many communities across the United States. Rockwall County’s positive influence was on full display in Las Vegas during last month’s Best Friends […]

Blue Ribbon News early holiday edition hits mailboxes

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (November 14, 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 […]

Old-Fashioned USO Canteen in Rockwall welcomes veterans

Rest Haven and The Flower Box Host 3rd Annual Old-Fashioned USO Canteen for Veteran’s Day ROCKWALL, TX (October 31, 2014) On Tuesday, November 11th, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., the staff from Rest Haven and the Flower Box will bring the festive atmosphere of an old-fashioned USO Canteen to Ted Cain’s Used Car Lot, on […]