WEATHER-RELATED UPDATE (May 15, 2015) This just in from the City of Rockwall: “Founders Day Festival is still planned to go on as scheduled this Saturday, May 16th! There are however a few changes being made that we would like to communicate to everyone. We will be placing our food vendors and the daytime bands […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 14, 2015) Do not miss the Look, Listen, Learn! New Inspirations Garden Tour hosted by the Rockwall County Master Gardener Association this weekend! Three gorgeous gardens are ready to show off for you from 9:00 am to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Then from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., Dr. Dotty Woodson will […]
UPDATE (May 14, 2015) : Sadly, Blue Ribbon News just learned that due to weather conditions, Friday’s Dream Flight has been cancelled. Alternate plans are being considered; stay tuned as we receive updates. (ROCKWALL, TX – May 11, 2015) Former U.S. Navy fighter pilot J. Waymon Rose, a resident of Rock Ridge Assisted Living and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 13, 2015) The Williams Middle School Symphony Orchestra, under direction of Shari Allison and Steven Sauerwein, were selected as Grand Champions at the Lonestar Showcase of Music Festival May 8 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson. The students have been working since January to perfect their Full Orchestra program and both of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 13, 2015) This Sunday, May 17, the Metro East Division of the Dallas Builders Association will host its 10th annual Cars for CASA auto show at The Harbor in Rockwall. The money raised at the event will benefit Lone Star CASA, Inc., a volunteer movement dedicated to defending abused and neglected […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 13, 2015) Last week, Rockwall City Council members David White and Mike Townsend, along with 17 members of city staff, attended the local Leadercast event in Rockwall. Leadercast is a live broadcast from Atlanta, Georgia to hundreds of sites around the world. It exists to positively change the way the world thinks about […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2015) Don’t miss taking part of the Living History Exhibits at Rockwall County Historical Museum in Harry Myers Park during the annual Founders Day festival, Saturday, May 16. Chuck wagon cooking, spinning and blacksmithing will return as favorites from last year. New additions to the Living History experience include a […]
UPDATE: Due to the excessive amount of rain, the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Trail Ride has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 30. (FATE, TX – May 12, 2015) The 24th Annual Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Trail Ride. originally scheduled for May 16, has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 30, beginning at the northeast corner of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 12, 2015) The rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America is a very special honor; it takes perseverance, integrity and strength. My journey to becoming an Eagle was an interesting one and you will soon find out why. One of the best-known requirements is to conduct an Eagle […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – May 12, 2015) This good news just in: my church – the First United Methodist Church of Heath – celebrated its 125th birthday on Sunday, April 19! 125 years…to think that I’ve only been around on this Earth for less than a quarter of that length of time! But yes, the church […]