OPEN HOUSE: 2-4pm Sunday, Rockwall

ROCKWALL (February 20, 2014) House hunting? Don’t miss the OPEN HOUSE event at 2089 Belfry Court in Rockwall, from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 23rd. 3/2/2 2089 Belfry Court, Rockwall, Texas 75087 Only $249,000! Upon entering this magnificent 3/2/2 home, you are greeted by pristine, easy-to-care-for ceramic tile that carries through to the living […]

Rockwall Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Diamond Display Group

ROCKWALL (February 20, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Diamond Display Group with a ribbon cutting ceremony. At Diamond Display Group,  experienced, customer-focused individuals integrate their retail knowledge and comprehensive understanding of printing and packaging expertise to meet customers’ specific needs with turnkey solutions. Their products and services include structural design of […]

Heath Mayor shares presidential collection with Heritage students

HEATH (February 20, 2014) Heath Mayor Lorne Liechty was a guest speaker at Heritage Christian Academy yesterday, where he shared his personal collection of U.S. Presidential signatures and interesting and entertaining facts and anecdotes about our nation’s leaders with the high school students. The Mayor’s collection includes one or more signatures of all 44 presidents. […]

Run Your Heart Out 5k for McKenzie Young

ROCKWALL (February 20, 2014)The second annual COTA “Run Your Heart Out” 5k and Fun Run benefiting the Children’s Organ Transplant Association and honoring local heroine, McKenzie Hope Young will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, February 22 at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall. Please register through the Rockwall Running Center: 2ndannualrunyourheartout5kandfunrun.itsyourrace.com/register Updates may also be found […]

Rowlett Mayor visits Cullins Lake Pointe students on Government Day

Rowlett Mayor visits Cullins Lake Pointe students on Government Day

ROCKWALL / ROWLETT (February 20, 2014) Second graders at Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary enjoyed Government Day on Tuesday, February 18. Rowlett Mayor Todd Gottel visited the students and spoke about local government. The students learned a lot about the services that our local government provides to citizens. The students say, “Thank you, Mayor Gottel!” Submitted […]

Rockwall Rotary names Student of Honor from Shannon Elementary

Rockwall Rotary names Student of Honor from Shannon Elementary

ROCKWALL (February 20, 2014) Ashleigh Brogdin was presented the Rockwall Student of Honor Award at the February 13th lunch meeting. Ashleigh attends Sharon Shannon Elementary School, and was recognized for her outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Principal Carla Bennett at Shannon presented the award. Photo by Greg Caffarel. To share your good news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com. Please click […]

Launch party for Rockwall author’s ‘Fortunate Son’ March 18

ROCKWALL (February 19, 2014) A launch party will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at the Blackfriar Pub, 2621 McKinney Ave in Uptown, celebrating the release of FORTUNATE SON by Rockwall author, attorney, artist, and self-trained historian David Marlett. Combining elements of a historical odyssey, a courtroom drama, and an epic adventure, FORTUNATE SON is […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes Allure Lash Studio

Rowlett Chamber welcomes Allure Lash Studio

ROWLETT (February 19, 2014) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that on Thursday February 12, 2014 they welcomed their newest member, Allure Lash Studio, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Pictured cutting the ribbon is Owner of Allure Lash Studio, Renee Williams. Allure Lash Studio is a professional, upscale, and sophisticated eyelash extension […]

Rockwall Jacket Backers name Athletes of the Month

Rockwall Jacket Backers name Athletes of the Month

ROCKWALL (February 19, 2014) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Clay Rittershaus as the Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month and  Raena Eldridge as Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month. Rittershaus, a 12th grade member of the varsity soccer team, was nominated by Coach Troy Williams  and chosen by the Jacket Backers board. Clay […]