(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov 23, 2015) Although his journey on NBC’s The Voice has ended, Rockwall native Blaine Mitchell has a bright and promising future ahead as a talented artist/singer-songwriter. The City of Rockwall is excited to announce that Blaine will be performing live during the Tree Lighting Ceremony, which is set for 6 to […]
(ROCKWALL / HEATH – October 25, 2015) For the tenth year, members of First Christian Church Rockwall will present an outdoor re-enactment of the birth of Jesus, complete with live sheep, goats and llamas available for petting after each performance.A costumed cast of all ages will perform every 20 – 30 minutes between 6 and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 22, 2015) Lakeside Civic Chorus presents its 2nd annual Messiah Sing-A-Long at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 3003 Horizon Road, where the audience will serve as the chorus in the performance of Handel’s masterpiece, “Messiah.” Featuring Eldred Marshal as accompanist. The Blue Ribbon News print edition is delivered […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 24, 2015) The faculty at Williams Middle School took advantage of some holiday fun by hosting their 2nd Annual Turkey Bowl, an event where all the teachers bowl a frozen turkey and try to hit down as many pins as possible during their lunch periods. Staff taking the honors this year […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 24, 2015) The Rockwall Jacket Backers are honored to help support our defending, back-to-back District, Bi-District, and Area Champions Rockwall High School Yellowjackets football team to Waco on Friday, November 27. The Yellowjackets take on the Lions from Spring High School for the 11-6A D2/R2 regional championship. Friday’s forecast calls for […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Nov. 24, 2015) Primrose School of Rowlett hosted its 12th Annual Caring and Giving Canned Food Drive, and the students collected more than 600 non-perishable food items to donate to the Hope in Hand Food Pantry in Rowlett. The older students delivered and helped stock the food at the pantry. They were […]
Meet and Greet Nov. 28 (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 23, 2015) Andrew Hawkes, a 1989 Rockwall High School graduate and 25 year law enforcement veteran administrator, officially filed on November 14, all documents to be placed on the ballot as he seeks the republican nomination for Rockwall County Sheriff in the 2016 primary election. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 23, 2015) Beltre is an adorable white, scruffy boy. He’s full grown at just 9 pounds so he won’t take up much room snuggling on the couch with you! He’s a sweet boy who is great with the other dogs and children in his foster home. Beltre has been neutered, microchipped […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 23, 2015) Rockwall County Helping Hands celebrated the grand opening of its new Assistance and Referral and Food Pantry this afternoon with an unveiling at its new location at 102 S. First St. in Rockwall. Phase 1 of the Helping Hands’ capital campaign renovations project involves expanding the A&R program to more […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 23, 2015) A good showing of residents turned out for the 2nd Annual GIS Day on Wednesday, Nov. 18, hosted by the City of Rockwall’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department inside the City Council chambers. Coinciding with National Geography Awareness Week, the event gave locals all manner of information concerning Rockwall […]