Rockwall Summer Musicals to host New Year’s Eve party

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 26, 2014) Rockwall Summer Musicals is Puttin’ on the Ritz on New Year’s Eve from 7:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. at Woodcreek Clubhouse with a celebration gala. The event, which provides a tax deductible fundraising opportunity for the public, also includes a full beef tenderloin dinner prepared by a local, professional chef, […]

Royse City Chamber’s wreath auction benefits Meals on Wheels

ROCKWALL OOUNTY, TX (Dec. 26, 2014) Vivian Brown, President of the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, along with Executive Director Julia Bryant was honored to provide Margie Verhagen and Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County a check for $865 that was raised from a wreath auction at the Chamber’s December […]

Christmas Tree Drop Off for Rockwall residents

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 26, 2014) City of Rockwall Residents can drop off their live Christmas Trees at the Tuttle Sports Complex (1550 Airport Rd) parking lot beginning December 26th until January 11th. Please remove all ornaments, lights, and stands before you drop them off. To share your good news and events, email . Please click here […]

VIDEO: Highlights of 2014 in the City of Heath

VIDEO: Highlights of 2014 in the City of Heath

HEATH, TX (Dec. 26, 2014) Mayor Lorne Liecthy and City Councilmembers review highlights of 2014 in the City of Heath, Texas – preserving community, seizing opportunity, being thankful to those that serve and guiding the future of the city… To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our Facebook […]

Congressman-elect Ratcliffe Selects Jason Ross as District Director

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Dec. 19, 2014)  Congressman-elect John Ratcliffe has selected Jason Ross to be his District Director.  Ross, a Rockwall County native, will manage Ratcliffe’s district operation across the 18 counties of the 4th Congressional District.  Ross brings impressive credentials to the position along with a wealth of community and civic involvement in the region. […]

Rockwall County Master Gardeners to host vegetable gardening classes in January

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 1, 2014) Classes on vegetable gardening will once again be conducted by certified local Master Gardeners. Classes will be: Saturday, January 10 – Successful Vegetable Gardening 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.  at the Rockwall County Extension Office, E. 915 Whitmore St., Suite B Cost:  $15.00 Backyard vegetable gardening is becoming a popular […]

Notice of Public Hearing regarding City of Rockwall Charter

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 23, 2014) The Charter Commission of the City of Rockwall will hold a public hearing to gather public input regarding the proposed Charter amendments. The Charter Commission encourages the public to attend and participate in expressing opinions and concerns of the proposed Charter amendments. A copy of the proposed Charter amendments may […]

Wanted! Vintage photos, stories of Heath, TX

ROCKWALL, HEATH, TX (Dec. 23, 2014) Local resident and Blue Ribbon News staff writer/reporter Austin Wells is compiling a photographic history of Heath and is looking for your help! Austin is assembling historic images of Heath and the stories that go with them to include in an upcoming book to be published by Arcadia Publishing, […]

Professional duo Linda & Larry Petty perform holiday favorites for Rockwall Newcomers

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 23, 2014) More than 100 ladies recently attended the Rockwall Newcomers and Friends holiday luncheon held at Occasions in Royse City. They were entertained with Christmas carols sung by performers Linda and Larry Petty. Everyone was humming, singing and tapping their toes. The Petty’s are a professional duo and have entertained throughout […]