Alexandria Falk awarded 2022 Sheri Stodghill Fowler B.E.S.T. Teacher of the Year

Alexandria Falk awarded 2022 Sheri Stodghill Fowler B.E.S.T. Teacher of the Year

ROCKWALL, TX (May 6, 2022) The Winner of the 2022 Sheri Stodghill Fowler B.E.S.T. Teacher of the Year is Alexandria Falk at Lupe Garcia Elementary.  This award is given to a first-year teacher that participated in the BEST (Beginning Educators…Successful Teacher) program.  Congratulations to Alexandria on this well-deserved achievement. Submitted press release. Courtesy photos.  Our […]

‘What do you mean it burned?’: Rockwall County Genealogical Society to meet May 5

‘What do you mean it burned?’: Rockwall County Genealogical Society to meet May 5

ROCKWALL, TX (May 3, 2022) The Rockwall County Genealogical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 5 in the Genealogy Room of the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane. For May’s meeting, RCGS will be joined by professional speaker John Sellers, with his presentation topic “What Do You Mean It Burned?” One […]

Rockwall Meals on Wheels honors volunteers, recognizes ‘Hometown Heroes’

Rockwall Meals on Wheels honors volunteers, recognizes ‘Hometown Heroes’

ROCKWALL, TX (May 2, 2022) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County recently hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon to honor its many volunteers who give selflessly of their time and energy to help improve health, reduce isolation and promote independent living for the elderly and disabled in our community, week in and week out. […]

Rockwall High School Stingerettes Senior Showcase: Ryn Andersen

Rockwall High School Stingerettes Senior Showcase: Ryn Andersen

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2022) Meet Ryn Andersen! Ryn is the daughter of Arnie and Jamie Andersen, She has been a Rockwall Dance Instructor (RDI) for two years where she assisted with the Utley Middle School Drill Team her Senior year and the Williams Middle School Drill Team her Junior year. She has been a […]

Record ten grand of ‘Crawfish Cash’ raised for Rockwall kids with special needs

Record ten grand of ‘Crawfish Cash’ raised for Rockwall kids with special needs

ROCKWALL, TX (April 28, 2022) The threat of rain did not keep mudbug lovers from turning out in droves to the 10th Annual Crawfish Fest at The Harbor, hosted by Dodie’s Cajun Diner. The record-breaking event held April 24th raised more than $10,000 for the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Angel Camp program for kids […]

Rockwall-Heath High School Highstepper Senior Showcase 2022: Addison Whisenhunt

Rockwall-Heath High School Highstepper Senior Showcase 2022: Addison Whisenhunt

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 22, 2022 — Addison serves the Highsteppers as the Council President, and she has been a member of the Highsteppers for three years. Addison is the daughter of Stacy & Justin Dorsey and Brian & Erin Whisenhunt. She has been in drill team since 7th Grade, and she has served on […]

Good Neighbor: We can learn a lot from Lance

Good Neighbor: We can learn a lot from Lance

ROCKWALL, TX (April 25, 2022) Meet 7th generation Rockwall resident Robert Lance Miller – called Lance, after his great uncle, Lance Holland. He captured the attention of Blue Ribbon News when his mom, Katy Miller, shared the photo above on Facebook after he announced, “Guys, I’m going to do a little light reading before dinner.” […]

Rockwall-Heath High School Highstepper Senior Showcase 2022: Makayla Smith

Rockwall-Heath High School Highstepper Senior Showcase 2022: Makayla Smith

ROCKWALL, TX – April 22, 2022 — Makayla Smith serves the Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers as Vice President of the council and is a third-year member. She is the daughter of Alicia and Jerret Smith. Makayla has been on drill team since her sophomore year of high school and has served her team as secretary and vice […]

Blue Ribbon News ‘Summer Camp Spotlight’ print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall County

Blue Ribbon News ‘Summer Camp Spotlight’ print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall County

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 22, 2022 — Below is a digital look at our Summer Camp Spotlight 2022 print edition. Our print publication delivers to about 16,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County. Extra copies are available for pick up (while supplies last) at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, […]