(ROCKWALL, TX -Feb. 9, 2016) Tickets are still available for the Rockwall County Republican Party’s 2016 Reagan Day Dinner at 7 p.m. Friday, February 26 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. Congressman Trey Gowdy (SC-4) will be the keynote speaker. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a silent auction and photos. “Trey is a conservative leader […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 8, 2016) Citizens packed the Rockwall High School cafeteria on Saturday, Feb. 6, to hear the positions of local candidates on the 2016 Primary Election Ballot during a candidate forum hosted by the Rockwall County Republican Women’s Club. Rockwall County Republican Women (RCRW) welcomed the following candidates to the forum (listed […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Feb. 4, 2016) The third annual Gardening Tea Luncheon supporting Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 18 at Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club, 2600 Champions Drive in Rockwall. The cost is $40 (which will feed one senior for […]
(ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX – Feb. 3, 2016) The Rockwall Independent School District, in collaboration with Rockwall Sports Center and several other businesses and organizations in Rockwall, helped raise nearly $30,000 in just three weeks to aid the City of Rowlett’s tornado relief efforts. Prior to the Rockwall-Rowlett high school basketball game Tuesday night, Rockwall ISD Superintendent […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 3, 2016) The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2016 will host a Pint Night fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4 at Woodcreek Brewing Company, located at 1400 I-30 Frontage Road in Rockwall. Pints of beer will be sold for $4 when you make a donation. All funds collected will […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Feb. 2, 2016) While many children eagerly await candy and cards this Valentine’s Day, children in the child welfare system wait for something much more permanent – a loving home. Last year, more than 17,000 children were removed from their homes due to evidence of abuse or neglect and placed in […]
Inaugural event at The Castle in Rockwall on Feb 4 (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 2, 2016) Lake Ray Hubbard is launching a chapter of the nationally acclaimed Over 40 Females organization. This chapter will be led by Bethany Williams. Bethany is a powerhouse speaker, best-selling author, fortune 500 strategist, executive, talk show host and mother […]
Austin Wells’ first book features Heath history, vintage photographs (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Jan. 30,2016) Lakeside Florist in Rockwall was bustling with visitors Friday, Jan. 29 as the floral shop hosted a Happy Hour and Book Signing to celebrate the release of local author Austin Wells’ first book, “Images of America: Heath,” now available at arcadiapublishing.com […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 28, 2016) Editor’s Note: Each year around Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples how they met. Their stories are often sweet, funny and surprising. Sharing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions – and one of our most wildly popular features. (And in case you’re […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2016) Rockwall Women’s League is now accepting grant requests from non-profit agencies that provide services to Rockwall County. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2016. Proceeds from the Rockwall Women’s League annual fundraising charity ball will be used to provide grants to area not-for-profit organizations and scholarships for Rockwall […]