PHOTOS: Rest Haven Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony, Concert, and Family Fun Day

PHOTOS: Rest Haven Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony, Concert, and Family Fun Day

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 31, 2017) On Memorial Day, May 29, community members came out to Rest Haven Funeral Home and Memorial Park for a remembrance ceremony, followed by live music from local Country band Matthew Middleton & Texas Drive, and tons of food and family fun including face painting, balloon animals,  train rides for […]

Sabine Creek Ranch offering Summer Day Camps

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 31, 2017) Sabine Creek Ranch is offering its full summer camp experience for day campers in July. “Sabine Creek has been the only traditional summer camp facility of its kind in Rockwall county since 2003,” said Laney Duncan, Day Camp Director, “But our day camps were added in recent years for […]

Rep. Holland wraps up first legislative session in the Texas House

Rep. Holland wraps up first legislative session in the Texas House

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 31, 2017) In the 140 days of the 85th Texas Legislature, State Representative Justin Holland (R-Heath) successfully passed a package of bold and conservative legislation through the House as well as the Senate, in which currently await Governor Abbott’s signature before officially becoming law. State Rep. Holland authored legislation that cuts […]

JER Chilton YMCA selects annual father of the year

JER Chilton YMCA selects annual father of the year

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 17, 2017) So many fathers make such a big impact on the people in their lives that it’s strange to think that Father’s Day was not always celebrated. However, the tradition was not started until 1910, when Sonora Louise Smart Dodd decided to create a day to honor her father, William […]

Mission Camp, a VBS alternative, offered by First Presbyterian Church Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 31, 2017) First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall, located at 602 White Hills Drive, off Ridge Road by Wal-Mart/I30,  is offering a fun alternative to vacation bible school called Mission Camp, June 12-14 from 9am-noon. Children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to be the “hands and feet of […]

Blue Ribbon News June print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News June print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (May 30, 2017) Here’s a digital look at our June print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 19,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath.  To submit your good news and events, email . CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW: Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of […]

Ben Parks Golf-A-Thon to benefit Rockwall children

(ROCKWALL, TX – May30, 2017) An exclusive event next week offers golfers in Rockwall an opportunity to honor a local hero and make a difference in the lives of children at the same time. The Ben Parks Golf-A-Thon Fore Kids is coming up Monday, June 5, benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall. An avid […]

Tickets available for Rockwall County’s Open Space Alliance BBQ on June 24

Tickets available for Rockwall County’s Open Space Alliance BBQ on June 24

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 24, 2017) Join Rockwall County Open Space Alliance on the new date of Saturday, June 24th for their first annual Sunset & Stars BBQ fundraiser brought to you by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall.  If you missed getting a ticket earlier, you’re in luck! Tickets are on sale now through Eventbrite.com, […]

Meet Lucy Van Pelt, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 29, 2017) Say hello to Lucy Van Pelt! She is an adorable 8-week-old pup looking for a family to love her! Her breed is unknown but we think she looks a little bit like a boxer/American bulldog mix. The adoption fee for puppies is $200 and they come spayed/neutered, microchipped and […]