ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2020 — Sixteen years ago, Rowlett resident Shannon Weishuhn donated her bone marrow to 19-year-old Johnathan Dodson of Pennsylvania who was battling leukemia. In late September on an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! supported by Baileys, Shannon got to meet the man whose life she saved for the very first […]
ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2020 — Local equestrian Jessica Blackmon-White of Black Star Sport Horses in Rockwall won a world title at the Morgan Grand National and World Championship Show in Oklahoma City last week. The championship win is the second for Blackmon-White and her first riding the Morgan horse breed, claiming the title […]
ROCKWALL, TX —- Rodeo Goat Ice House launches the Burger Battle of the Century on Tuesday, October 20 with the election themed BIDEN BURGER vs. THE Mc.DONALD. The campaign runs through election day on November 3. A Delaware Surf & Turf, The Biden Burger served with blue crab cake, beef tenderloin patty, arugula, beefsteak tomato, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 20, 2020) The Rockwall Police Department welcomed Officer Mitchell Attaway with a swearing-in ceremony. Officer Attaway will begin his 17 week Field Training Program. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share your good news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com. Subscribe to our email newsletter here. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2020 — The Rockwall city council proclaimed the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Rockwall during yesterday’s regular meeting. The council welcomed members of Women In Need, city and state officials, during the proclamation. WIN Executive Director Connie Pettitt spoke to the fact that […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 20, 2020) Here is a summary of last night’s Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting. Board Recognizes Mrs. Leigh Plagens for Years of School Board Service Leigh Plagens, retiring Board of Trustee member, was recognized for her 18 years of service to the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees. While on the Board […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 19, 2020) Muffins is a very sweet, calm Calico girl who would love to have a soft lap to lay in. She is current on her vaccines, spayed, microchipped, and FeLV/FIV negative. Contact Rockwall Pets at info@rockwallpets.com for more information, or come meet her at the Rockwall Petco! Submitted by Shari Jones. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 19, 2020) Congratulations to the 14 Orange Wave Band members selected to the TMEA Region 3 All-Region jazz ensembles. Rockwall High School had the most students qualify out of any school in the region! All of the Jazz 1 students below also qualified to record for a spot in the TMEA All-State […]
Immersive Movie Experience pays Tribute to Black Aviators, Oct. 28-Nov. 1 TERRELL, TX Oct. 18, 2020 – The story and legacy of World War II’s famed Tuskegee Airmen – America’s first Black, military pilots and their support personnel – is vividly told in “Rise Above: Red Tail Triumph Over Adversity ”. The Commemorative Air Force’s […]
A Playground Focused on Inclusion HEATH, TX (Oct. 19, 2020) Despite pandemic challenges, many good works continue. That includes the tireless efforts by Heath residents, Ginny Jackson and Gini Seely, to bring an inclusive haven where children can play and caregivers can rest to Terry Park. In August 2019, the Heath City Council dedicated a […]