Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires — Song of Songs 2:7 (NIV) ROCKWALL, TX – February 3, 2022 — My second semester of college began with bleak winter days in the Ozark Mountains. I was only a few hours from home by road but more than a few degrees colder by […]
ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 3, 2022) Annually, the Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commission awards financial grants to Rowlett arts groups who apply by clearly stating their need and how the funding would be used to further the arts here in Rowlett. The 2022 grant applications have been reviewed and the commission is pleased to announce two […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 3, 2022) Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Join Family Caregivers Online to learn to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 2, 2022) The Rockwall Art League is excited to spotlight award-winning, Dallas based portraitist Amy Werntz as their Demo Artist of the Month. Join RAL for an evening of inspiration on February 23rd from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. The meeting will be held at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington St., Rockwall, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 1, 2022) Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas for the most magical fundraising event of the season, a Mardi Gras Masquerade benefiting the Rockwall clubs. The event begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. The Dallas Blues Orchestra will bring the rhythm of New […]
Rowlett, TX (Feb. 1, 2022) – The Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center’s 43rd Annual Awards Banquet presented by Tucker Roofing Systems was held Saturday, January 29th. The theme this year was “Wish Upon a Star” and was selected to recognize the Chamber’s 4-Star Accreditation they Chamber was awarded in November 2021. The accreditation puts the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 1, 2022) Early voting will be Feb. 14 through Feb. 25 for the Rockwall County Primary Election. The schedule below shows early voting times and locations, as well as for Election Day on March 1, 2022. For more information, visit rockwallvotes.com. Our print edition delivers free to ~15,500 homes and businesses throughout […]
Big wins for WIN ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 1, 2022) With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, many in our community are busy making plans for Chocolate Indulgence, Women in Need’s largest annual fundraising event benefiting individuals and families affected by domestic violence. WIN’s signature soiree is known for its decadent chocolate, fine dining, dancing, and live and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 31, 2022) Each year for Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples to share stories of how they met. Their tales of true love are often sweet, funny, and sometimes quirky – but always a big hit among readers. This year we received a record number of submissions. Although we could […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 31, 2022) Dana Cullins Macalik, a native of Rockwall County, a Rockwall City Councilmember and former President/CEO with the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the largest real estate company in Rockwall, is an excellent choice to succeed me as County Commissioner- Precinct 2. I confidently recommend Dana Macalik. Dana has a clear […]