Dallas Christian School Announces First Responder & Active Military Tuition Assistance Program

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) Dallas Christian School, a private Christian School in Mesquite with more than half of its students from the Rockwall/Heath area, is introducing a new tuition assistance program for first responders and active military. “We are very blessed in our local city of Mequite to receive tremendous attention and support from […]

A Look Inside the Lyons’ Den

A Look Inside the Lyons’ Den

(ROCKWALL, TX, — February 27, 2019) Holly and Johnny Lyons of Lyons Air Conditioning and Heating have poured their passion into giving back to their beloved community of Rockwall – the place they’ve called home for the past 13 years. You might even say that the call to help others runs in their blood. “We’ve […]

Sabine Creek Ranch to Host Music Festival for Students Across North Texas

Sabine Creek Ranch to Host Music Festival for Students Across North Texas

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 26, 2019) This spring, Sabine Creek Ranch in Royse City (576 Sabine Creek Rd.) welcomes beginner bands, choirs and orchestras across North Texas for its 1st Annual SpringFest. The epic end-of-school-year music festival invites student musicians out for a fun-filled day of music and exciting recreational activities on the ranch’s sprawling […]

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party March 16 in Lower Greenville

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party March 16 in Lower Greenville

(DALLAS, TX – February 26, 2019) The Vanderbilt to Vickery Association will host its annual Lower Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Block Party, the largest one of its kind in Dallas, on Saturday, March 16, 2019. The Block Party runs 9 AM-7 PM in Lower Greenville between Vanderbilt and Vickery. Guests 21 and older are […]

Blue Ribbon News March 2019 Print Edition Hits Mailboxes Throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News March 2019 Print Edition Hits Mailboxes Throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (February 25, 2019) Here’s a digital look at our March 2019 print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 22,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, and various […]

Men and Ladies of Honor Celebrate 16 Year Anniversary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 22, 2019) More than 250 volunteers, students, teachers, administrators, alumni, parents, sponsors and supporters gathered to celebrate the 16-year-anniversary of The Men and Ladies of Honor with keynote speaker Lt. Col. Allen West. The endeavor began in 2003 when Founder and Executive Director Tony Rorie, then a principal in a Pleasant Grove […]

Garland ISD Trustee Named Texas’ School Board Member of the Year

(GARLAND, TX – Feb. 21, 2019) As Garland ISD’s most tenured Board of Trustees member, Linda Griffin has served the district since 1998. Year after year, she selflessly dedicates her time—without compensation—to ensure the safety, equity, financial stability and educational excellence of all students. But Griffin’s reach extends well beyond the tri-cities of Garland, Rowlett and […]

Writing Contest Underway

(ROWLETT, TX – Feb. 20, 2019) The Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commission’s Annual Writing Contest is underway – this year’s theme is “Heroes Around Us”. The contest has several categories for youth and adults, and is open to all Dallas and Rockwall County residents. Entries are judged on originality, content, creativity, relevancy, structure and the intangible: […]

Young Artists Encouraged to Participate in Rowlett Arts & Humanities Exhibit

(ROWLETT, TX – Feb. 20, 2019) The Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission invites young artists, Kindergarten through 12th grade (public, private and home-schooled students), to participate in the 2019 Arts and Humanities Commission Young Artists Exhibit. The Commission’s goal is to recognize talented young local artists and their art teachers. The Young Artists Exhibit gives kids the […]

Blue Ribbon Valentine’s Day Dining Picks

Blue Ribbon Valentine’s Day Dining Picks

Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor Sweetheart Menu available Feb. 8-16, $54.99/couple. Add a bottle of house wine, $16.99. Begin with Oysters on the Half Shell or Classic Shrimp Cocktail, and House Salad. Choose from Blackened Rib Eye, Stuffed Cajun Chicken Rockefeller, Redfish Pontchartrain with Crabmeat Buerre Blanc, or Crawfish Ravioli with Pan Seared Jumbo […]