Local author book signing at Half Price Books Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (March 31, 2014) Novelist Joe B. Hewitt will offer and sign his new book, My Love, My Enemy, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 19 at Half Price Books in Rockwall. Men will see it as a spy thriller, and women will see it as a romance, the author said. My Love, […]

Brigadier General Kula to lead North Texas Municipal Water District

WYLIE, TX (March 31, 2014) Brigadier General Thomas W. Kula has been selected by the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) Board of Directors to succeed the retiring Executive Director Jim Parks. Kula, the commander of the Southwestern Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will leave the U.S. Army after 32 years of service effective […]

Rockwall’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day April 5

ROCKWALL (March 31, 2014) The 14th Annual City of Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Saturday, April 5 from 9am until 3pm at the Municipal Service Center, 1600 Airport Road – rain or shine. City of Rockwall residents must present a current utility bill or driver’s license for proof of residency. Household quantities of pesticides, […]

Spring Plant & Seed Swap Saturday

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 31, 2014) Join the Rockwall County Master Gardeners for the Spring Plant & Seed Swap, a popular seasonal event on Saturday, April 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  (OR until the plants are gone – and they do go fast!) The Swap will be held at the Discovery Garden located […]

Rockwall Chamber recognizes Ambassador of the Month

ROCKWALL, TX (March 31, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize Sheila Hair, Vice President and Co-Owner of My Computer Guy, as its Ambassador of the Month. Sheila graduated from Texas Christian University in 1994 with degrees in Communication and Marketing. As Director of Marketing for My Computer Guy, Sheila is […]

Another Blue Ribbon News reader wins Crawfish Fest tickets

Another Blue Ribbon News reader wins Crawfish Fest tickets

WINNER EVERY FRIDAY (March 28, 2014) Congratulations to our Week Eight winner, who signed up to receive our e-edition newsletter and just scored TWO FREE TICKETS to Dodie’s Annual All-You-Can Eat Crawfish Festival coming April 27th to The Harbor in Rockwall. OUR LATEST WINNER IS RHONDA ELDER FRANKS (75087). Tickets will be held at will-call. […]

Support local senior services at Meals on Wheels golf tournament

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 27, 2014) Start dusting off those clubs — the 2014 Meals on Wheels Golf Tournament is right around the corner! Friday, May 30, come out to enjoy what has been said to be the best charity golf tournament in the Dallas-Fort Worth area! Always a fun time and good excuse to […]

Rockwall Meals on Wheels to host Gardening Tea Friday

ROCKWALL, TX (March 27, 2014) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host a Gardening Tea Luncheon 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 28 at the restaurant Nineteen at the Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club, 2600 Champions Drive. The event will include raffles, garden shopping and tips from experts of Gardenuity, a […]

Rockwall Women’s League to feature art demo by Doris Vasek

ROCKWALL, TX (March 27, 2014) The April meeting of the Rockwall Art League will feature a demonstration of oil and cold wax painting by member Doris Vasek. Doris’ demo will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 30th at the Harry Myers Community Center.  Doors will open for set-up at 6:15. View Doris’ work […]

FUMC Rockwall’s Wesley Arts Series: ‘The Sacrifice of James Harvey’

ROCKWALL, TX (March 27, 2014) At 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24th,  First United Methodist Church of Rockwall will host for its Wesley Arts speaker series Dr. J. Sage Elwell, Assistant Professor of Religion and Art at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth.  Elwell will speak on “The Sacrifice of James Harvey”— How one man’s calling to create […]