(ROCKWALL, TX — February 12, 2018) If you plan to vote in the upcoming elections, you’ll have to put away your pens and paper. Voting is now 100% digital in Rockwall County. Elections Administrator Chris Lynch said last year, the Rockwall County Commissioner’s Court voted to approve funds for brand new electronic voting machines. “This […]
HOW I MET MY MATE Editor’s Note: Three lucky pairs of local lovebirds have won a FREE massage from EveryBody Massage Rockwall following our “How I Met My Mate” contest on Facebook. Congratulations to the winners: Jared and Bethany Hooks Shelby and Dylan Hiller Jason and Candis Linscott We are also excited to announce that Blue Ribbon News […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 7, 2018) The locally produced and directed crime drama “Bomb City” makes its premiere in select cities nationwide on Friday, Feb. 9. The film will also be available for download on iTunes, Amazon and everywhere On Demand. “Bomb City” tells the story of 19-year-old punk musician Brian Deneke, who was killed […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 9, 2018) When the phenomenon known as American Idol returns to the airwaves in March, hopeful contestants from across the country will set themselves up for either the world’s approval or something much less. Millions of viewers will see some gifted young singers rise to become shining stars while the much […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 8, 2018) A few months ago my wife’s boss had a birthday and invited us to her celebration. It was my busy time of the year so I was game for anything, well, except for salsa dancing. Yep, that was the birthday plan, go to a restaurant in Dallas that shut […]
A little over half way to go to the finish line! (FRISCO, TX — February 6, 2018) The Frisco Family YMCA kicked off its Annual Campaign at The Pole Position Indoor Go Karting Raceway on January 25, 2018, announcing its fundraising goal of $139,000. As part of its promise to put Christian values into practice […]
Seventh annual event raises record funds for Dallas charity (DALLAS, TX – January 31, 2018) Stan’s Blue Note on Lower Greenville hosted its 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off Saturday, Jan. 27, drawing a crowd and raising $1,100 for charity. This year, the money raised will benefit Children’s Medical Center and Scottish Rite Hospital through the Heart […]
HOW I MET MY MATE Editor’s Note: Each year as we approach Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples how they met. Their stories are often sweet, funny and surprising. Sharing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions. This year we received an overwhelming number of submissions, some of […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Jan. 29, 2018) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recognized 13 award winners at its 39th Annual Community Awards Banquet on Saturday, January 27. The banquet is Rowlett’s premier business event and highlighted the most accomplished companies and individuals as well as the Chamber’s past year accomplishments. Board of Directors Chair Whitney Laning, President […]
(ROWLETT, TX — January 17, 2018) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce has announced that its 39th Annual Community Awards Banquet will take place on Saturday, January 27, 2018. The banquet is Rowlett’s premier business event as it highlights the most accomplished companies and individuals as well as the Chamber’s past year accomplishments. Awards will be […]