Rockwall ISD to host Early Childhood Information Night Feb. 12

Rockwall ISD to host Early Childhood Information Night Feb. 12

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 1, 2018) Rockwall ISD is hosting an Early Childhood Information Night February 12, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Rockwall ISD administration building. Parents are encouraged to come learn about all the Rockwall ISD Early Childhood Programs, how to qualify and get all of your questions answered about what is best for […]

Phillip Hatfield to run for Heath City Council Place 3

Phillip Hatfield to run for Heath City Council Place 3

(HEATH, TX — February 1, 2018) Phillip Hatfield—author, leadership speaker, and business consultant; personally mentored and trained by Zig Ziglar; and a successful C- Level executive for over 25 years—is running a “one-legged race” for City Council Place 3 on May 5, 2018. Hatfield is disabled from a horrible accident in 2008, and today is […]

Stan’s Chili Cook-Off produces ‘hearty’ results

Stan’s Chili Cook-Off produces ‘hearty’ results

Seventh annual event raises record funds for Dallas charity (DALLAS, TX – January 31, 2018) Stan’s Blue Note on Lower Greenville hosted its 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off Saturday, Jan. 27, drawing a crowd and raising $1,100 for charity. This year, the money raised will benefit Children’s Medical Center and Scottish Rite Hospital through the Heart […]

Historical Foundation installs new officers

Historical Foundation installs new officers

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 31, 2018) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation installed its new officers for 2018 during its annual meeting on Jan. 14 at Our House in Rockwall. RCHF Member Leigh Plagens led the installation ceremony and welcomed Mark Russo as the Historical Foundation’s President; Leslie Milder as 1st Vice President (Membership); Patti Canup […]

Local couples share stories of how they met

Local couples share stories of how they met

HOW I MET MY MATE Editor’s Note: Each year as we approach 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. This year we received an overwhelming number of submissions, some of […]

Rep. Ratcliffe Statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address

(Jan. 31, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) issued the following statement on President Trump’s State of the Union address: “President Trump’s State of the Union address was bold, optimistic, and challenged Americans to come together to build upon our historic successes of 2017. The president highlighted how this past year has been a great one for […]

Keller Williams recognized as top real estate franchise

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 30, 2018) Keller Williams Realty celebrated its 35-year anniversary with the announcement of a major milestone on Monday, Jan. 29. The company became the number one real estate franchise in agent count, closed units and closed sales volume in the entire United States. The KW Rockwall office joined other KW market […]

Jeff Davidson announces run for Rockwall County Treasurer

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 17, 2018) Fellow Rockwall County Residents, Jeff Davidson is a candidate for Rockwall County Treasurer. Davidson has business management and financial experience since the 1980s.  Davidson understands the importance of improving the goals of the County Treasurer’s office.  Davidson, with extensive experience in finance, holds a BS degree, with honors, in mathematics […]

Rockwall County Treasurer David Peek seeks re-election

Rockwall County Treasurer David Peek seeks re-election

(ROCKWALL, TX – January 2, 2018) Rockwall County Treasurer David Peek has announced his desire to keep county tax dollars secure and well-managed by filing for re-election. “During my time in the courthouse, I have focused on leading the Treasurer’s Department in a fiscally conservative fashion – always remembering that all county funds come from […]

Lakeside Sweetheart Dinner for Two at Dodie’s Rockwall this Valentine’s Day

Enjoy live music, lakeside views, and a delicious dinner date with your valentine (ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 17, 2018) Dodie’s at The Harbor in Rockwall is offering a sweetheart of a deal this Valentine’s Day, with an exclusive, chef-inspired menu available Wednesday, February 14 from 4 -10 p.m. The sailboats, lighthouse, walking trails and picturesque sunsets […]