NTMWD provides update on progress of water plant maintenance, continues its outdoor watering reduction appeal

NTMWD provides update on progress of water plant maintenance, continues its outdoor watering reduction appeal

WYLIE, TX – July 19, 2022: The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is maintaining its call to action for continued reduction of outdoor watering by customers despite the progress being made to complete the critical maintenance at the Wylie Water Treatment Plant Complex. Drought conditions combined with peak water demands continue to put a […]

Adventures with BRN: New virtual roller coaster in Rockwall immerses families in fun

Adventures with BRN: New virtual roller coaster in Rockwall immerses families in fun

ROCKWALL, TX (July 19, 2022) Shenaniganz in Rockwall captures the hearts of local families with everything from arcade games and bowling to lazer tag and axe throwing – but its latest addition has dropped a fully immersive, state-of the-art virtual rollercoaster right in our backyard. Our Blue Ribbon News team was invited to experience XD […]

City of Rockwall splash pads, aerial fountains turned off til further notice

City of Rockwall splash pads, aerial fountains turned off til further notice

ROCKWALL, TX (July 18, 2022) Please be aware that starting today, Monday, July 18, 2022 all City of Rockwall splash pads and aerial fountains at the Harbor and Cemetery will be closed and off until further notice. Rockwall Parks and Recreation and the City of Rockwall are taking these actions out of an abundance of […]

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor from Reinhardt Elementary

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor from Reinhardt Elementary

ROCKWALL, TX (July 14, 2022) During today’s lunch program at the newly renovated Rotary Hall, the Rockwall Rotary Club recognized Jace Lathem of Reinhardt Elementary School as a Student of Honor. This award recognizes exemplary academic achievement, leadership, and good citizenship. Jace’s grandmother Linda, sister Jensyn, brother Jett, and parents Jewel and Rey Latham, were […]

Mobile food pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Rockwall July 19

Mobile food pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Rockwall July 19

ROCKWALL, TX (July 14, 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 July 19.  Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food items […]

City of Rockwall reminds residents to follow water ordinance and use less water

City of Rockwall reminds residents to follow water ordinance and use less water

ROCKWALL, TX (July 12, 2022) Homeowners in Rockwall are watering their lawns at record levels, and the City of Rockwall reminds residents about the water conservation plan ordinance still in effect. Already, usage levels are higher than normal for this time of year, when comparing the last few years. As the temperatures continue to rise, […]

Rockwall Art League Fine Art Show 2022: CALL FOR ARTISTS

Rockwall Art League Fine Art Show 2022: CALL FOR ARTISTS

ROCKWALL, TX (July 7, 2022) The Rockwall Art League Juried Fine Art Show & Sale is one of the signature events of the year.  It celebrates contemporary art in a variety of mediums. Now more than 20 years since its inception, the show continues to showcase regional artists and provide art collectors a wonderful venue to purchase art […]

State Fair of Texas announces 2022 Big Tex Choice Awards food competition semi-finalists

State Fair of Texas announces 2022 Big Tex Choice Awards food competition semi-finalists

DALLAS, TX (July 11, 2022) State Fair of Texas concessionaires are officially off to the races with a new lineup of incredible, edible innovations for the public to taste at the Fair this fall. The 18th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards offers another year of exciting bites for all appetites. The 2022 lineup is bursting with flavor […]

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: The Good Old Days

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: The Good Old Days

ROCKWALL, TX (July 11, 2022) How many times have you said or heard the expression “It’s sure not like it was in the good old days”? Do you really remember those days? (If under 50, you may not even relate to some of the things described in this article.) Back in those days, being a […]