Rockwall Art League to welcome Amy Werntz as demo artist of the month

Rockwall Art League to welcome Amy Werntz as demo artist of the month

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 2, 2022) The Rockwall Art League is excited to spotlight award-winning, Dallas based portraitist Amy Werntz as their Demo Artist of the Month. Join RAL for an evening of inspiration on February 23rd from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. The meeting will be held at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington St., Rockwall, […]

Rowlett Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian announces her resignation

Rowlett Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian announces her resignation

ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 2, 2022) — Tammy Dana-Bashian is relocating to a different state and has therefore formally resigned her position as Mayor of Rowlett, effective February 28, 2022. Watch her announcement at the end of last night’s City Council Meeting here: https://rowletttx.new.swagit.com/videos/153862 (at the 58:50 mark in the meeting recording video). Mayor Pro Tem […]

Tickets, tables available for Feb. 18 Masquerade Gala benefiting Rockwall Boys & Girls Club

Tickets, tables available for Feb. 18 Masquerade Gala benefiting Rockwall Boys & Girls Club

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 1, 2022) Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas for the most magical fundraising event of the season, a Mardi Gras Masquerade benefiting the Rockwall clubs. The event begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. The Dallas Blues Orchestra will bring the rhythm of New […]

Rowlett Area Chamber of Commerce announces award winners

Rowlett Area Chamber of Commerce announces award winners

Rowlett, TX (Feb. 1, 2022) – The Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center’s 43rd Annual Awards Banquet presented by Tucker Roofing Systems was held Saturday, January 29th. The theme this year was “Wish Upon a Star” and was selected to recognize the Chamber’s 4-Star Accreditation they Chamber was awarded in November 2021. The accreditation puts the […]

Women In Need to unveil new plans during Chocolate Indulgence signature event

Women In Need to unveil new plans during Chocolate Indulgence signature event

Big wins for WIN ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 1, 2022) With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, many in our community are busy making plans for Chocolate Indulgence, Women in Need’s largest annual fundraising event benefiting individuals and families affected by domestic violence. WIN’s signature soiree is known for its decadent chocolate, fine dining, dancing, and live and […]

‘How I Met My Mate’ 2022: Local couples share their love stories

‘How I Met My Mate’ 2022: Local couples share their love stories

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 31, 2022) Each year for Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples to share stories of how they met. Their tales of true love are often sweet, funny, and sometimes quirky – but always a big hit among readers. This year we received a record number of submissions. Although we could […]

Meet Trooper, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Trooper, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 31, 2022) Meet Trooper! This 8-year old Lab Retriever mix finds joy in laying in the sun with his human and getting pets and scratches. He gets along well with kids and other dogs. (We don’t know about cats.) Trooper is neutered, microchipped, and current on his vaccinations. Contact Rockwall Pets at info@rockwallpets.com for more […]

Letter to the Editor: Rockwall/Heath resident shares thoughts on last night’s Candidate Forum

Letter to the Editor: Rockwall/Heath resident shares thoughts on last night’s Candidate Forum

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 27, 2022) The following was submitted by Rockwall/Heath resident Sherrill Lester after last night’s CANDIDATE FORUM at Liberty Hall, Rockwall County Courthouse. The forum was the first in a series of three Rockwall County Candidate Forums hosted by the Rockwall County Republican Party for the March 2022 Primary Election. The following candidates participated: […]

Rockwall County Republican Hispanic Club hosts Attorney General Forum, looks ahead to Texas Land Commissioner Candidate Forum

Rockwall County Republican Hispanic Club hosts Attorney General Forum, looks ahead to Texas Land Commissioner Candidate Forum

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2022) The Rockwall County Republican Hispanic Club was honored to host the Attorney General Candidate Forum for its  January beeting. Both former Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman and U.S. Congressman Louie Gohmert are strong leaders who shared their plan to secure the border, fight the overreach of the federal government, stand […]

Garland ISD staff surprised with more than $240,000 in grants, scholarships

Garland ISD staff surprised with more than $240,000 in grants, scholarships

GARLAND ISD, TX (Jan. 24, 2022) The Garland ISD Education Foundation is starting the new year by surprising staff with cash. The Foundation delivered a record $240,000+ in grants and scholarships Jan. 18-21, helping educators make their dreams come true. GEF grant delivery teams surprised teachers, support staff, and administrators with community-funded grants, traditional GEF […]