Blue Ribbon News reader wins parasailing adventure

Here’s how you can win Congratulations to Tim Nichols of Rockwall whose name was just drawn from among our Blue Ribbon News DFW readers to win a FREE tandem flight with Captain Rance Rudy & Parasailing the Harbor! Enjoy your high-flying adventure,Tim – and thanks to all of our fans & followers who help us spread good news. Another giveaway […]

Noteworthy performances by McDonald piano students

(Rockwall) June 7, 2013 – Students of Michele McDonald of the Hubbard Chamber Music Series actively performed in a number of events this past season.  All performed in the Rockwall Music Teachers Fall Festival and Spring Competition with most students receiving high marks or placing in the competition.  Several students were also active and successful […]

Why winners always quit

Why winners always quit

“Winners never quit.  Quitters never win.” –Vince Lombardi, Green Bay Packers head coach 1959-67 Sorry, Vince.  I’m going to go out on a shaky brittle limb and disagree with a Hall of Fame coach.  You see, quitting is in every winner’s vocabulary.  Here’s just a few examples of people you would have loved coaching, but […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Jack Palmer Photography

(Rockwall) June 5, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Jack Palmer Photography with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Jack Palmer Photography’s main business focus includes architectural, commercial, landscaping, event and corporate photography. He also provides portrait services for families, children, high school seniors, etc. His art pieces available for sale […]

Poetry Music Festival Summer Jam Saturday

(Poetry) June 5, 2013 – Don’t miss the FREE Poetry Music Festival Summer Jam beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at Luther’s Donkey Pasture in Hunt County, 75160. Cotton Creek, The Pirahnas, and the David Vineyard Band (DVB) will be providing the entertainment, followed by the BIG BARN JAM. Bring the usual suspects – […]

Become a certified master gardener

Informational meeting July 8; Classes start Aug 21 (Rockwall County) June 4, 2013 – Do you have a love of gardening?  Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge with others?  Consider becoming a Certified Master Gardener.  The Rockwall County Master Gardener Association is a volunteer development organization that is an integral part of Texas A&M AgriLife […]

Royse City Chamber recognizes Yard of the Month

(Royse City) June 4, 2013 – Congratulations to Gordon and Jennifer Hay at 110 County Line Road for being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner! The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall appearance of the community […]