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 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2016) The Rockwall Area Retired Teachers Association, along with other several school districts in Region X, will present a special pre-retirement program for all interested educators on Saturday, Feb. 13. If you are a Rockwall area teacher considering retiring this year or in the near future, this free event will […]
(HEATH, TX – Jan. 25, 2016) This good news just in: by the time you read this, my book, the one on Heath history which I’ve been working on for about a year and a half, will be published! Let me backtrack to the summer of 2014, when I was first contacted via email by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 24, 2016) Come cheer on Rockwall’s own Dalton Rapattoni, vocal coach at the School of Rock, who is competing on American Idol’s Hollywood Week. He earned his ticket to Hollywoodwith his rendition of Phantom of the Opera. We’ll also be cheering on Rowlett singer Jaci Butler, vocalist for local band Jagged […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 21, 2016) Local homebound seniors now have some extra help staying warm during the winter months, as Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County received a large donation of blankets this morning from residents Debi Gee Williamson and her son Nick for its Spread the Warmth Blanket Drive. Debi […]
Dancing, feathers, beads and masks! (ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 21, 2016) The community is welcome as the Rockwall County Boys & Girls Club hosts an enchanting evening of talent, dining and dancing – all while providing Great Futures for youth in Rockwall. The masquerade gala will be 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 27 at the […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – Jan. 20, 2016) The January Royse City Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at Occasions at Stone River was a great start to 2016, with guest speaker Kevin Shepherd informing guests of the comprehensive plan that is being put in place for Royse City. Amanda Self with National Senior Care was the Luncheon […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 19, 2016) With many businesses and individuals throughout the community pitching in to aid those affected by the Dec. 26 tornado, Rockwall Shooters Supply looks to help out in perhaps an overlooked aspect of the tornado relief effort: firearms repair. For individuals whose firearms may have suffered damage during the tornado, […]