North Central Texas offers resources for people with Dementia and their family caregivers

North Central Texas offers resources for people with Dementia and their family caregivers

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 7, 2021) If you live in North Central Texas, care for someone who has dementia, and are not paid to be a caregiver, you may qualify for support services at no cost to you or your loved one. Here are a few organizations that provide support: Alzheimer’s Association provides information, education, and […]

Rockwall is among several YMCA Metropolitan Dallas branch locations hosting holiday donation drives

Rockwall is among several YMCA Metropolitan Dallas branch locations hosting holiday donation drives

Angel trees and toy drives will take place at Y branches across the North Texas DALLAS, TX (Dec. 7, 2021) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas will be hosting Angel Trees and toy drives throughout the holiday season to help North Texans in need have gifts for their families at Christmas. The YMCA is providing an […]

Rockwall County first responders honored at appreciation luncheon

Rockwall County first responders honored at appreciation luncheon

  ROCKWALL, TX – December 3, 2021 — Rockwall County police, fire and EMS were treated to an outdoor barbecue lunch Thursday at Harry Myers Park, in recognition and appreciation of their dedication to protect and serve. The Chamber’s 6th Annual First Responders Appreciation Luncheon welcomed guest speaker Quint Avenetti, US Marine Corps (Retired), and […]

Calling all chocolate lovers: Women in Need announces date for Chocolate Indulgence 2022

Calling all chocolate lovers: Women in Need announces date for Chocolate Indulgence 2022

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 2, 2021) Mark your calendars and join Women in Need (WIN) for their annual Chocolate Indulgence event, set for Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, guests will enjoy a memorable  evening of decadent chocolate, fine dining, dancing, and a silent and live auction for a good cause. Stay […]

Rockwall Professional Firefighters Association, community raise $10,000 for local mom battling rare form of breast cancer

Rockwall Professional Firefighters Association, community raise $10,000 for local mom battling rare form of breast cancer

ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2021 — The Rockwall Professional Firefighters Association held a t-shirt fundraiser campaign throughout the month of October, in support of local mom Jennifer Cordtz who is battling Stage 4 Inflammatory Breast Cancer. This morning, community members and city officials joined the Cordtz family at Rockwall Fire Station No. 2 to […]

Christmas 2021 Holiday Happenings in Rockwall County

Christmas 2021 Holiday Happenings in Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX – November 30, 2021 — Christmas time is here! If you’re looking for things to do to celebrate the holiday season, Blue Ribbon News has you covered with our guide to local Christmas events happening around Rockwall County. If you have a local holiday event you’d like us to share, email editor@blueribbonnews.com, and […]

Sapphire Bay Update: Rowlett City Manager provides latest on timeline and what’s included in crystal lagoon project

Sapphire Bay Update: Rowlett City Manager provides latest on timeline and what’s included in crystal lagoon project

ROWLETT, TX (Nov. 30, 2021) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed the business community for an update on Sapphire Bay during a breakfast event at Springhill Suites by Marriot on Nov. 3. Funderburk and Rowlett’s Acting Director of Economic Development Libbey Tucker provided guests with a presentation on the crystal lagoon project and other […]

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office participates in No Shave November, gives back to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office participates in No Shave November, gives back to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital

ROCKWALL, TX – November 29, 2021 — Deputies and officers of the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office are getting scruffy for a great cause this month as they participate in No Shave November. Those in the agency growing out their beards for the program have donated a minimum of $25 to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or […]

Rockwall County’s Property Fraud Alert Service is focus of YMCA’s next Lunch & Learn event

Rockwall County’s Property Fraud Alert Service is focus of YMCA’s next Lunch & Learn event

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 29, 2021) Rockwall County Clerk Jennifer Fogg will present valuable information about Rockwall County’s new Property Fraud Alert Service during a free Lunch & Learn event from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15 at the JER Chilton YMCA, 1210 N. Goliad in Rockwall. All community members are welcome and lunch will […]

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: How-To Charcuterie Boards

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: How-To Charcuterie Boards

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 29, 2021) What is a charcuterie board? Well, the word “charcuterie” means prepared meat. We, the people, have turned charcuterie boards into what they are today. Meat, cheese, fruits, nuts, crackers, breads, desserts – all the things. I am totally fine with this but also, if your “charcuterie board” doesn’t have meat on […]