Communities Rise to the Challenge in the Name of Conservation AUSTIN–Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Audubon Texas, partners in the Bird City Texas Initiative, are proud to announce that four communities have received certification during the inaugural application cycle. Bastrop, Dallas, Houston, and Port Aransas have been recognized as the leaders in community action […]
Rose-Mary is coming! Once again, the always entertaining, inimitable Rose-Mary Rumbley will join Rowlett Reviews on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Rose-Mary’s presentation will be ‘speaker’s choice’ and will, doubtless, be fun and interesting. Everyone is welcome to join Rowlett Reviews at 9:30 a.m. for refreshments and socializing prior to beginning of the review at 10. Rowlett […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) This week’s Stingerette Senior Showcase is Miss Lainey Crawford. Lainey is the daughter of Lowell and Julie Crawford. Lainey is a three year member of the National Champion Stingerettes and is currently a Senior Lieutenant. She was previously a Lieutenant her Junior year and was awarded Top 4 at line tryouts her Sophomore year. Lainey […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) The Rockwall Parks & Recreation Department requests your input as they submit their next Parks Master Plan. Attend one of the following public input sessions to have your voice heard: Blue Ribbon News staff report. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share your good […]
(ROWLETT, TX) The Rowlett Police Department today shared the following update and press release regarding a missing person report for Joshua Parker: “First and foremost, we at the Rowlett Police Department would like to thank all agencies and persons who gave time and resources to assist in this investigation. Every investigation is different and […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX) The Heath Lady Hawks Varsity Soccer Team followed up on their second home game of the season with another win, Heath vs. Rockwall on Feb. 4. Heath’s strong offense led by senior Kaylee Swaner led to 4 goals. Kaylee Swaner scored a hattrick and was suitably recognized as Player of the Game. Sophomore Haylee […]
Meet Annette! She’s a super-cute, nosey, active, smart, and curious pup. You can pet her, but she’s not much of a snuggler- too much to explore! Annette is current on her vaccinations, microchipped, and spayed. Her adoption donation is $225 +tax. For more info, or to arrange a meeting, please contact info@rockwallpets.com. Submitted by Michelle Jones. Our […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX) Mark your calendars for Sunday, Sept. 20 for the 5th Annual Bikes for Tykes Teddy Bear Ride benefiting the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County, hosted by CAC and America’s Guardians Motorcycle Club. Last year, America’s Guardians presented a $31,122 check to the CAC from the 2019 event that drew 225 motorcycles. […]
(WYLIE, TX) With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, Blue Ribbon News has been sharing reader-submitted love stories in our wildly popular “How I Met My Mate” series. As our friends at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue pointed out, love can come in all forms, “from romantic to friendship, between friends, acquaintances, groups, and partners” – even animals. […]
In an email to parents on Friday, Feb. 7, the Rockwall ISD said, “In an abundance of caution, you may observe additional law enforcement presence on or near campuses on Monday, Feb. 10. The Rockwall Police Department notified us of individuals who may want to protest local law enforcement at government locations, including the possibility […]