ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2020) Vendors and hand-sanitizing stations will be strategically placed throughout Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall as the Aspasians Fall Marketplace opens from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. The annual fundraising event provides scholarships for students in Rockwall County. It will feature over 100 merchant booths, food trucks, and fun […]
World War II veteran celebrates a century ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 1, 2020) Sunday will be a monumental day for World War II veteran William Louis Patterson of Rockwall, who turns 100 years old on Oct. 4. Since friends and family cannot gather for a traditional birthday celebration due to the pandemic, a drive-by caravan party […]
HEATH, TX – October 1, 2020 — Berkley Ramos is a senior and second-year varsity cheerleader at Rockwall-Heath High School. She is a member of the Student Council, PALS and National Charity League. She is very involved in her community and loves to give back to others. She is very excited about her senior year […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 1, 2020) The Virtual Duck Pluck, presented by Southwest Kia-Rockwall, is 2020 duck season’s answer to celebrating safely during a pandemic while raising funds to benefit the Rockwall branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Texas. Duck “adoptions” are underway at rockwallduckrace.org, where you can “adopt” a duck (or a whole flock […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 30) As we draw nearer to the beginning of Early Voting, voters are encouraged to review the early voting schedule to determine where and when you will vote. Make your Voting Plan today! To learn more, visit www.rockwallvotes.com or visit the Rockwall County Elections Office Facebook page. Blue Ribbon News staff report. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 30, 2020 — The Rockwall County Historical Foundation is proud to host the 2nd Annual Kids Day in the Park on Saturday, October 17th from 10am – 2pm., at Harry Myers Park. This year’s event will feature wildlife experts from Window to the Wild and Wildlife on the Move. RCHF will […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 30, 2020 — Hannah Jungels is a Varsity Senior cheerleader at Rockwall High School. She is currently the JV instructor and a four-time All American cheerleader. During her time with Rockwall Cheer she has earned many awards including MVP, Leadership Award and three-time Highest GPA. Outside of cheerleading, Hannah is a […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 30, 2020 — Meet Artisan Zachary Wincent. Zach is part of a new movement of adults furloughed from jobs and using creative methods to stay engaged, develop a needed product and receive income from the venture. Unable to work or attend his day program (secondary to medical restrictions around COVID risk), […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 29, 2020) The Rainbow Room of Rockwall is hosting a 2020 Virtual Pumpkin Carving Fundraiser. Entry fee is $20. Entry dates are Oct. 1 through Oct. 28. Winners will be announced on Oct. 30. To enter your pumpkin, head on over to rainbowroom.org for instructions. Prize categories include Most Creative, Scariest, and […]
Garland, Texas – Sept. 29, 2020 – Atmos Energy, through its Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities program, will donate $1 million to help customers stay warm this winter or weatherize their homes. Atmos Energy will distribute these funds across the eight states it serves in partnership with more than 100 energy assistance agencies and nonprofit organizations. “With one out of every […]