Historical Foundation free lecture series explores Rockwall’s 20th century transportation, roads

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 4, 2017) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation and Rockwall County Historical Commission present the Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series 2017. These programs are free and open to the public from noon to 1 p.m. (usually on the second Friday of the month) in the third floor courtroom at the Historic Downtown Rockwall […]

American Legion Post 117 of Rockwall to host annual birthday luncheon

American Legion Post 117 of Rockwall to host annual birthday luncheon

(ROCKWALL, TX — Feb. 9, 2017) The Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117 extends an invitation to the community to celebrate the birthday of the American Legion at the Center in Rockwall (108 East Washington St) on Sunday March 5th at 12:30.  Check-in opens at 12:00.  Program highlights include recognition of the 19 students selected to […]

Rockwall Soroptimist present local moms with awards for continuing education

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 14, 2017) The Rockwall Soroptimist recently presented five head of household mothers with Live Your Dream Awards to assist them in continuing their education. Judy Canterbury, second from left, is the Chair of the club’s Live Your Dream committee that selected the women from several applicants. The award winners pictured from left to right are: Makayla Moody, […]

Meet Daisy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 13, 2017) Here’s Daisy! She is a sweet 1.5-year-old, 73 lb American Bulldog mix looking for a forever home! She is hard of hearing so she would love a family who has time to teach her by hand signals. Daisy has been spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated. Contact for more information […]

Auspicious Beginnings: When Faith and Love Converge

(ROCKWALL, HEATH, TX – Feb. 11, 2017) I’m still surprised I chose to attend the University of Arkansas. My parents didn’t like my far-away plan, especially when good schools were closer to home—smaller colleges, which seemed a better fit for me. My mother, who’d heard wild stories, had one stipulation: request a non-freshman dorm. I […]

Local couples share stories of how they met

Local couples share stories of how they met

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 11, 2017) Editor’s Note: Each year at 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. Shelley and Brian Berry […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall spreads the love with pet therapy

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall spreads the love with pet therapy

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 11, 2017) As the popular Beatles tune goes, “All you need is love, love. Love is all you need.” And love is exactly what Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall is bringing to both patients and staff members through its Pet Therapy program. During a two-hour time period  twice a week, volunteer […]