46-year Rockwall County resident, law veteran to run for Constable

(Rockwall County) Trey Chaney has announced his candidacy for Rockwall County Constable, Precinct 2.  Chaney is a 46-year resident of Rockwall County and is running on the basic principles of integrity, in serving the people of the community in which he and his family live.  Chaney prides himself in his record of experience both in business […]

Series of classes offered on North Texas vegetable gardening

(Rockwall) Rockwall County Master Gardeners will present an 8 hour series of  Home Vegetable Gardening classes in January, offering tips for growing in drought conditions and planning ahead for the North Texas heat. Classes will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan 14 and 21, in the meeting room of the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Students will […]

Rockwall, Rowlett businesses ‘Share the Season’

Rockwall, Rowlett businesses ‘Share the Season’

When Blue Ribbon News embarked upon the “Share the Season” donation drive in partnership with Savvy Texas Magazine and Planet Rockwall, we knew we had the potential to make a difference and help some very deserving nonprofit organizations this Christmas. What we didn’t realize is how many local businesses would jump onboard with wholehearted support – reaching out to employees, volunteers, […]

Restaurant Review: Meats & Sweets serves up bighearted helpings, free Christmas feast

Restaurant Review: Meats & Sweets serves up bighearted helpings, free Christmas feast

I can’t think of a time that I’ve sat down for supper at Meats & Sweets in Lavon that a fellow diner hasn’t overheard my menu order and asked, “Have you eaten here before?” That’s because I’m usually engaged in a debate with my family about whether or not we should split the chicken fried steak dinner. “It’s big enough to […]

Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Insured Wealth Management

The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Dec. 13 for Insured Wealth Management , located at 6800 Heritage Parkway, Suite 203 in Rockwall. Owner Mark Helfrich explains that for many, tomorrow’s financial picture has become increasingly unclear, due to volatility in the stock market, the recent housing collapse, ever-rising health care costs, government […]

Old-fashioned service, modern conveniences make MidSouth Bank ‘True Blue’

Old-fashioned service, modern conveniences make MidSouth Bank ‘True Blue’

 MidSouth Bank, now with five Banking Centers in North Dallas, Mesquite, Rockwall, White Rock and Fort Worth, has been invited to participate in the True Blue Business Recognition Series, a program that publicly recognizes exceptional companies and business owners that are “doing business right.” Scott Sams, morning show host at KRLD NewsRadio 1080 and former […]

Campisi’s: 65-year Dallas tradition now open in Rockwall

Campisi’s: 65-year Dallas tradition now open in Rockwall

For so many of us who have grown up in the Dallas area, nothing conjures up excitement about Italian food more than the Campisi name. Campisi’s has been the epitome of Italian dining in Dallas since 1946. And it still remains the number one pick for pizza in the Metroplex. Everyone is probably most familiar […]

Macalik takes helm for retiring Chamber director

Macalik takes helm for retiring Chamber director

(Rockwall) [TheRockwallNews.com] A new Executive Director of the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce has been named by the Chamber’s Board of Directors to replace Margie Hooper, who is retiring Dec. 31. Fourth-generation Rockwall area resident and Rockwall High School graduate Dana K. Cullins Macalik (left) started her new position Oct. 17. She is the daughter of […]

In-N-Out Burger opens in Rockwall

                [TheRockwallNews.com] In-N-Out Burger will open at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at 1106 E. Interstate 30, in front of Costco. After months of waiting, many Rockwall County residents who have been so excited about the opening will soon be able to fill their mouths with IN-N-OUT’s  famous, 100 percent […]

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