(ROCKWALL, TX — September 4, 2019) This past summer, three area high school students attended a life-changing leadership program known as Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an International Program that was created by Rotary International to encourage strong leadership in youth. Young people chosen for their leadership potential attend […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 3, 2019) Rockwall ISD and Rest Haven Funeral Home are honored to host the fourth annual First Responders Night on September 13 at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium at 7:15 p.m. First responders wanting to participate in the on-field recognition ceremony should meet on the scoreboard side of the stadium at 7 p.m. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 3, 2019) Each year, the biggest flock of rubber duckies you’ve ever seen races down the fountain at The Harbor for a chance to win specQUACKular prizes. This year, the Southwest Kia Rubber Duck Regatta returns Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20 and 21. Featuring attractions that will entertain all ages, the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 27, 2019) The Texas Transportation Commission (TTC) will meet on Thursday, Aug. 29 to consider approval of the 2020 Unified Transportation Program, which would officially green light TxDOT’s massive I-30 improvements project from Dalrock Road to FM 2642 in Rockwall County. The Unified Transportation Program is a 10-year statewide plan for […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (August 26, 2019) Here’s a digital look at our September 2019 print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 22,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, and various […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 26, 2019) Real. Good. News. That was our mission seven years ago when we first launched Blue Ribbon News, and it’s our mission today. In a world where negative news is the norm and cynicism seems to dominate social media, we exist to shine the spotlight on the good. We heard […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 13, 2019) The Rockwall County Library Literacy Program, Reading For Adults (RFA), will hold a training session for new tutors. RFA has been serving Rockwall County for over 14 years, providing free educational classes to community adults. The program offers classes in ESL (English as a Second Language), GED, Citizenship and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 22, 2019) The Rockwall Art League invites the public to its 19th Annual Fine Art Show & Sale on Sept. 27-29 at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Center (2600 Champions Way). Doors to the show open at noon on Friday, Sept. 27, with lots of fabulous works on display from artists […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 14, 2019) Outside of crashes, heatstroke is the number one vehicle-related killer of children in the United States. That’s why Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in an attempt to reduce these deaths by reminding parents and caregivers about the dangers of vehicular […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 13, 2019) Rockwall County Elections Administrator Christopher Lynch will be designated as a Certified Elections/Registration Administrator (CERA) – the highest professional achievement – in a ceremony conducted by the Election Center at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20. CERA designation is achieved […]