(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 11, 2019) On Veterans Day morning, the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall welcomed city officials, veterans and community members to a flag-folding ceremony in recognition of those who serve and have served in our nation’s military. Put on in partnership with the Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117 in Rockwall, the […]
Q&A with Lone Star CASA Executive Director (ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 10, 2019) After serving two decades advocating for abused and neglected children in Rockwall and Kaufman counties, Lucille Bell will celebrate her retirement from the Lone Star CASA program as its executive director at the end of November. Blue Ribbon News caught up with Bell […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 5, 2019) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, located at 1210 N. Goliad in Rockwall, is currently collecting donations in order to send 200 care packages to military personnel ahead of Thanksgiving. The community is encouraged to stop in with donations and join in on “Packing Day” to help prepare the […]
“…wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds… Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted.” –Psalm 148:10, 13* (ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 8, 2019) I can almost taste it. But roast turkey is off limits for me these days, according to my vet, who said, “No […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 8, 2019) Enjoy the Christmas lighted boat parade on Lake Ray Hubbard on Saturday, Dec. 14. Viewing available the docks at the Rockwall Harbor at 7 p.m., as well as from Chandlers Landing at 7:30 p.m., and again from the Rockwall Harbor at 8 p.m. Those wishing to decorate their boats […]
(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX – Nov. 5, 2019) On Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., the City of McLendon-Chisholm invites the public to a Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial located outside of City Hall (1371 W FM 550). The ceremony will give attendees the opportunity to see the new engraved bricks installed at the memorial, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 8, 2019) Now this is something you don’t see every day. But for folks who have encountered Bigfoot, and for those who are curious and want to learn more, the First Annual Metro Bigfoot Potluck Meet and Greet will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at Harry Myers […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2019) Rockwall ISD students were recently honored for their National Merit honors at The Scholastic Champions event. Each student gave a speech and brought their most influential teacher with them. Seventeen Rockwall ISD students are among the top 5% throughout the nation recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Additionally, 10 students […]
UPDATE (10:43am Nov. 8, 2019) Following the publication of this article, Rockwall County Commissioner Cliff Sevier shared the following update on Facebook: “I received several e-mails asking if any of the other court members took a smaller pay raise, and gave money back to the County. I couldn’t answer the question at that time. However, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 6, 2019) November is National Diabetes Month; and this year the National Institutes for Health is highlighting the link between diabetes and heart disease. According the NIH, when blood sugar is high and moving through blood vessels, the heart can be damaged, leading to heart disease. “We think of diabetes as […]