ROCKWALL, TX – November 9, 2020 — Rockwall Community Playhouse will reopen next week with its production of the musical comedy, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”, directed by Felica Sykes. The show will open on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m., and runs Nov. 20-22 with final performances Dec. 10-13. Showtime for the Friday […]
Community encouraged to donate food through Senior Giving Tree ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 6, 2020 – The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is seeking help to to provide Thanksgiving groceries to seniors in need in our community. The Y has partnered with Meals on Wheels Seniors Services of Rockwall County to identify elderly clients who might […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 6, 2020 – Rockwall County Helping Hands has plans underway for its 2020 Christmas Toy Drive and Distribution. More than 1,000 local children are excepted to be served through this special program. The Toy Drive begins Friday, Nov. 20 and runs through the close of business on Monday, Dec. 7. Drop […]
Grateful for good health? Give blood for others’ recovery ROCKWALL, Texas (November 6, 2020) – Thanksgiving might look different in 2020. The gatherings could be smaller, along with your turkey. But more than ever, it is time to be thankful for good health – especially in the midst of a pandemic. Whether we celebrate and […]
GARLAND/ROWLETT, TX – November 6, 2020 – Atmos Energy will donate carbon monoxide alarms and energy efficiency kits for the fourth consecutive year to Rowlett residents this Saturday, November 7 at the Rowlett Citizens Corps Council Community Safety and Smoke Alarm Blitz. “We are thankful to Atmos Energy for their generous donation of this life saving […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 5, 2020 — Meet Revi Shababo-Menasche, an Israeli native who serves up some of the best bagels you’ll ever eat at her shop at 316 South Goliad in Rockwall – The Bagel Lady. “I make all of my bagels in house, with no preservatives. They’re water-boiled, which makes them firm and […]
TERRELL, TX – STAR Transit will celebrate Rider Appreciation Week, November 9-14, 2020. “To thank our riders, we are hosting a weeklong celebration with plenty of perks. The riders are the inspiration that keep us going and make us want to provide the best service we can. They are the reason we are doing so […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 5, 2020 — The Rockwall city council and Rockwall Police Department recognized Sergeant John “Marty” Arrowood with a lifesaving award during Monday night’s regular meeting. Sgt. Arrowood was presented the award for his heroic actions in saving a life on Aug. 29. “Marty represents what is outstanding about the Rockwall Police […]
ROWLETT, TX (Nov. 5, 2020) Unofficial results for the City of Rowlett General Election are posted; the votes will be canvassed and made official at the November 17 City Council meeting. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share your good news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com. Subscribe […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 4, 2020 — Women In Need invites the community to participate in helping them provide full meals for families in need with Holiday Baskets. A total of 60 baskets are needed, with the following items included in the baskets: Boxes of stuffing mix Boxes of instant potatoes Cans of cranberry sauce […]