Jackets win on the Brazos

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 29, 2015) The Rockwall Yellowjackets have advanced to the 4th round for the first time since 1987 after a stunning come from behind victory with 9 minutes left in the 4th quarter to shock Spring 43-26. The Jackets were down 12 points with just under 10 minutes to play when Will Reed, […]

Open House at Flower Box: Local celebrities design floral arrangements for good cause

Open House at Flower Box: Local celebrities design floral arrangements for good cause

Open House event Dec 1 at The Flower Box (ROCKWALL,TX– Nov. 11, 2015) The Flower Box, located at 2760 State Highway 66 in Rockwall, will host a unique and charitable Open House event from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1. By donating dollars for votes,  community members can help decide which local celebrity guest […]

Blaine Mitchell of The Voice to perform at Rockwall Tree Lighting

(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 […]

Living Nativity at First Christian Church Rockwall Dec 20

(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 […]

Lakeside Civic Chorus presents 2nd Annual Messiah Sing-A-Long

(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 […]

Community invited to caravan, send off Rockwall Yellowjackets for regional championship

(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 […]

Andrew Hawkes files for ballot placement for Rockwall County Sheriff

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. […]

Meet Beltre, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(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 […]