ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 1, 2014) Greeted by a grand stone waterfall at the entrance, Natalie’s Butterfly Sanctuary is nestled almost secretly off FM 550. Once inside the gates of this garden, it is easy to feel transported to another world as butterflies flitter above the greenery, flowers peek out of every corner and vines hang […]
Math center helps children learn multiplication facts during free Friday sessions this fall ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 1, 2014) Mathnasium of Rockwall-Heath is hosting its 4th annual Multiplication Madness, a free event offered each fall for children in second through sixth grade. “This is a great opportunity for students in the Rockwall area community to hone their […]
Who Ya Gonna Call? WYLIE, TX (October 1, 2014) In the “spirit” of the upcoming season of haunting, Wylie’s Smith Library presents Ghost Hunting with The Dallas Area Paranormal Society Oct. 9 at 6:30 pm. DAPS is a nonprofit organization founded to investigate reports of unexplained, paranormal activity throughout the DFW Metroplex and beyond. The […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 1, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Simply Kate. Designer Kaitlin Waller and Spirit of Rockwall Award winner Dorothy Michelle Spradlin have partnered together to open Simply Kate on the Downtown Rockwall Square. Kaitlin and Dorothy have worked together for eight years and their […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 1, 2014) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which is on its way to nearly 18,000 homes throughout Rockwall and Heath this week. To submit your good news and events for publication, email . Our 24-page, full color, hyper-local print edition is published 8x/year (about every 45 days) and […]
Here’s an amusing story – especially for those who have had the pleasure of meeting my father-in-law of 80-something years, and who are familiar with our 15-year-old minivan. Both Paul and the Blue Ribbon News mobile have their share of endearing idiosyncrasies. Paul flew in from Colorado over Labor Day weekend. He didn’t want to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 30, 2014) Dorothy Spradlin, co-owner of the newly opened Simply Kate in downtown Rockwall, performed “Amazing Grace” during a candlelight vigil at the Rockwall County Courthouse Tuesday night. The annual event kicked off Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and was hosted by Women in Need (WIN). WIN provides assistance to victims and/or survivors of domestic […]
Doing Business Right ROCKWALL, TX (September 30, 2014) His voice has a calming effect. His words are spoken only a decibel or two above all the activity around you. He looks you in the eye when he speaks and that is a rare and admirable trait for one so young. He is well-spoken and confident but […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (September 30, 2014) Steve and Barbara Jackson, Toyota of Rockwall owners, have announced a $5,000 donation to the Rockwall Independent School District. Half of the donation was made by Toyota Motor Sales,U.S.A., Inc. as part of Toyota’s Matching grant program. For the second year in a row, the donation will fund a teacher grant […]
A ‘Fair-ly’ Unusual Occupation September 30, 2014 – From chicken fried baked potatoes to funnel cakes and corn dogs, there’s no doubt that food is a main attraction at the State Fair of Texas. But for those who prefer to steer clear of artery-clogging entrees, this year’s wild Mustang sculpture is a healthy way to enjoy […]