Saying ‘Howdy’ to Big Tex as crane lifts him into place for 2022 State Fair of Texas

Saying ‘Howdy’ to Big Tex as crane lifts him into place for 2022 State Fair of Texas

DALLAS, TX (Sept. 26, 2022) Big Tex is back at the State Fair of Texas for his 70th year, returning to his rightful spot in Big Tex Circle for the annual exposition. Blue Ribbon News was among the special guests and media invited to watch as the iconic 55-foot-tall talking cowboy was hoisted into place […]

Hot off the press: Rockwall County’s Blue Ribbon News October print edition

Hot off the press: Rockwall County’s Blue Ribbon News October print edition

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 26, 2022) — Below is a digital version of our October 2022 print edition, hot off the press. Our print publication is being delivered this week to about 17,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County. (CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR FACEBOOK POST OF THE PAPER COMING OFF THE PRESS! It’s fun […]

City of Rowlett: Work begins on the Dalrock ‘curve’ Sept 29

City of Rowlett: Work begins on the Dalrock ‘curve’ Sept 29

ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 23, 2022) Safety improvements meant to slow traffic coming into the curve on Dalrock Road just north of the Princeton Road split will begin Thursday, September 29. The project is anticipated to last approximately 2 months. During this time, the northbound lane of Dalrock Road will be closed and vehicle travel in […]

Executive Director brings new ideas to Rockwall County Museum

Executive Director brings new ideas to Rockwall County Museum

  ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2022) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation welcomed Katie Conrad in June as their new Executive Director of the Rockwall County Museum. Conrad is the first to hold this position, since it is a new role initiated by the RCHF this past year. But according to Conrad, she is looking forward […]

Rockwall installs patriotic welcome to visitors with giant flag

Rockwall installs patriotic welcome to visitors with giant flag

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2022) – Have you seen it? As visitors enter the City of Rockwall, they will now be welcomed by a larger than life statement for all who visit. The City of Rockwall has installed an impressive 190’ flagpole to fly an American flag on a site at the northeast corner of […]

Chabad of Rockwall County offers no-cost services for Jewish High Holidays

Chabad of Rockwall County offers no-cost services for Jewish High Holidays

Free Services Geared for Jews of All Backgrounds ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2022) With just under a week before the onset of the Jewish New Year, the question of where to attend services is high on the list for many Jewish families and singles. Recognizing the often high price tag attached to the experience, Chabad […]

Highlights from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Sept 19 meeting

Highlights from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Sept 19 meeting

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2022) The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing Monday night’s (9/19/2022) RISD Board of Trustees Meeting. NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized outstanding students and student groups […]

Mobile food pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Rockwall Sept. 20

Mobile food pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Rockwall Sept. 20

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 16, 2022) Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has a Catholic Charities Dallas mobile community food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.m. The next date for the mobile pantry at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is Sept. 20.  Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food items […]

Ribbon cutting recognizes Girl Scout Silver Award project at In-Sync Exotics

Ribbon cutting recognizes Girl Scout Silver Award project at In-Sync Exotics

WYLIE, TX (Sept. 13, 2022) – The cool weather even brought out the big cats for the ribbon cutting of the Girl Scout Silver Award project held recently at In-Sync Exotics. With about 30 troop members, family, and friends present, Katie Jacobs, Savannah Page, and Kaitlyn Hodges cut the ribbon on the information kiosk that […]

‘Yarn Bombing’ to be unveiled at Rowlett’s Harvest Market on Main

‘Yarn Bombing’ to be unveiled at Rowlett’s Harvest Market on Main

Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commission Supports Fiber Arts Display In a Big Way! ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 13, 2022) Have you heard of “yarn bombing”? Recently, a group called WIPs, an acronym for work in progress, approached the Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commission about using their talents in supporting the arts in Rowlett. WIPs is a […]