Judges re-appointed by Rockwall City Council

(Rockwall) May 27, 2013 – City of Rockwall Municipal Court Judge Cathy Penn and Associate Judge Debbie Waters were recently reappointed to another two-year term by the Rockwall City Council.  Judge Penn has served in the position for three years.  Waters is the City’s Court Administrator and associate judge.  Council approved the reappointments at their […]

Legendary Levee Singers to perform at free Memorial Day concert, Family Fun Day

Legendary Levee Singers to perform at free Memorial Day concert, Family Fun Day

(ROCKWALL-May 22, 2013) The legendary Levee Singers will perform at a Memorial Day Concert and Family Fun Day beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27 under the big tent at Rest Haven Memorial Park’s Celebration Field in Rockwall. Beginning with a patriotic tribute to veterans, this event will feature the ever popular Levee Singers in […]

Summer Camp Guide – MORE UPDATED LISTINGS!

Summer Camp Guide – MORE UPDATED LISTINGS!

(Summer 2013) Can’t decide which summer camp option is right for your child? Blue Ribbon News is spotlighting some of our area’s best and most popular summer camps and programs. Mary DeMuth, author of14 books, including 150 Quick Questions to Get Your Kids Talking, has some great advice on how to discover your child’s unique gifts […]

Dallas Race Week sets sail on Dad’s Day

Dallas Race Week sets sail on Dad’s Day

Chance to win a Royal Caribbean Cruise for Two (LAKE RAY HUBBARD-May 27, 2013) For hundreds of sailors and spectators, a long-standing Father’s Day tradition will continue when Dallas Race Week launches Sunday, June 16 on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. Six days of racing action, beautiful sunsets, and pre- and post-race parties will be topped […]

MusicFest Celebrity Roast puts Mayor Sweet in hot seat

MusicFest Celebrity Roast puts Mayor Sweet in hot seat

(ROCKWALL-May 25, 2013) Rockwall Mayor David Sweet was the subject of MusicFest’s Tenth Annual Celebrity Roast, a fundraising event held Friday, May 24 in support of the Greater Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra. The evening began with wine and a silent auction at Occasions at Stone River in Royse City. Dinner was served at 7, followed by a live […]

Poker Ride to benefit Throwaway Ponies June 8

Poker Ride to benefit Throwaway Ponies June 8

(May 25, 2013) Join the “All In” Poker Ride Saturday, June 8 at Brockdale Trail, Lake Lavon, supporting Throwaway Ponies Horse Rescue and Therapy Riding in Rockwall. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $25 per hand, with a first place prize of a new Endurance Saddle, valuded at $400. […]

Swim Across America returning to Lake Ray Hubbard

Making waves at The Harbor to fight cancer Open water swim event hopes to raise $3,000 for Innovative Clinical Trials Center at Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center at Dallas  (LAKE RAY HUBBARD-ROCKWALL-DALLAS-May 19, 2013) Swim Across America, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through nationwide […]