What are Your New Year’s Resolutions?
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 28, 2018) It’s almost time to ring in 2019! Blue Ribbon News asked folks around Rockwall County about their resolutions and goals for the new year.
Rodeo Goat Ice House Now Open at The Harbor in Rockwall
(ROCKWALL, TX — Friday, November 30) Rodeo Goat Ice House – a casual beer and burger joint – is now open at The Harbor in Rockwall on the Lake Ray Hubbard shoreline. This is the fifth location for the concept from restaurateurs Shannon Wynne, Keith Schlabs and Larry Richardson who debuted Rodeo Goat in Ft. […]
Chambers Launch Association Health Plan with North Texas Chambers Made Possible by New Regulations
(ROWLETT, TX – Oct. 30, 2018) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce today announced new health insurance plan options for small business members. This was made possible by Association Health Plan rules issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) in July 2018. The Chamber and our Affiliated partners have accomplished this in time for the effective […]
Blue Ribbon News November 2018 Print Edition Hits Mailboxes Throughout Rockwall, Heath
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (October 29, 2018) Here’s a digital look at our November print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 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 local […]
D-Day for V-Day: Local dentist to provide free dental services to veterans
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 23, 2018) “We provided free dental services to 58 very deserving Rockwall County veterans last year; let’s see if we can up our game this year,” said Dr. Stan Lowrance in kicking off the 2018 D-Day for V-Day event. D-Day (Dental Day) for V-Day (Veterans Day) provides a free exam and either a […]
‘Give Thanks Together’ is theme as Rest Haven begins community-wide Thanksgiving food drive
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 18, 2018) Starting Thursday, November 1st through Monday, November 19th, all Rest Haven Funeral Home locations (Rockwall, Royse City and Rowlett) along with Pet Memories and The Flower Box will be collecting food items for local Rockwall charity, Mac & Cheese and Pancakes. Eight-year-old Kaden Newton has been a fan of the […]
New Lake Ray Hubbard Detachment of Marine Corps League forming in Rockwall County
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 18, 2018) The Marine Corps League, a nationally chartered organization comprised of Marines and eligible FMF Corpsmen and FMF Chaplains who have honorably served or are now serving in the United States Marine Corps, desire to form a Marine Corps Detachment in Rowlett, TX. The Lake Ray Hubbard Detachment of the Marine […]
New Lake Ray Hubbard Detachment of Marine Corps League forming in Rockwall County
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 29, 2018) The Marine Corps League, a nationally chartered organization comprised of Marines and eligible FMF Corpsmen and FMF Chaplains who have honorably served or are now serving in the United States Marine Corps, desire to form a Marine Corps Detachment in Rowlett, TX. The Lake Ray Hubbard Detachment of the Marine […]
Meet the Artist Behind the 2018 State Fair of Texas’ Butter Sculpture
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 27, 2018) The State Fair of Texas opens tomorrow to bring tons of fried food, family fun and an innovative butter sculpture that’s sure to spread some joyous wonder. Artist Ken Robison’s buttery creation, titled “Some Assembly Required,” features the head of Big Tex as seen in the artwork reflecting the […]
Rowlett Reviews: ‘Women of the Raj’ Sept. 18
(ROWLETT, TX – Sept. 9, 2018) Rowlett Reviews will kick off its 33rd season at 10AM Tuesday, Sept. 18 at First Christian Church, 7301 Miller Road in Rowlett with another great review from Mary Tharp Booty, a local reviewer and member of the Dallas Professional Book Reviewers Association. Mary also holds a Master of Fine […]