Cub Scout Pack 386 celebrates season with giving, volunteering

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Dec. 30, 2014) Circle Ten Council’s Cub Scout Pack 386 has been very busy this holiday season with community service and volunteerism.  On Wednesday, December 17, 2014, Pack 386 hosted two United States Marine Corps Sergeants who collected donations from the Cub Scouts for the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program. This event […]

Rockwall Summer Musicals to host New Year’s Eve party

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 26, 2014) Rockwall Summer Musicals is Puttin’ on the Ritz on New Year’s Eve from 7:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. at Woodcreek Clubhouse with a celebration gala. The event, which provides a tax deductible fundraising opportunity for the public, also includes a full beef tenderloin dinner prepared by a local, professional chef, […]

Royse City Chamber’s wreath auction benefits Meals on Wheels

ROCKWALL OOUNTY, TX (Dec. 26, 2014) Vivian Brown, President of the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, along with Executive Director Julia Bryant was honored to provide Margie Verhagen and Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County a check for $865 that was raised from a wreath auction at the Chamber’s December […]

Congressman-elect Ratcliffe Selects Jason Ross as District Director

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Dec. 19, 2014)  Congressman-elect John Ratcliffe has selected Jason Ross to be his District Director.  Ross, a Rockwall County native, will manage Ratcliffe’s district operation across the 18 counties of the 4th Congressional District.  Ross brings impressive credentials to the position along with a wealth of community and civic involvement in the region. […]

Rockwall County Master Gardeners to host vegetable gardening classes in January

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 1, 2014) Classes on vegetable gardening will once again be conducted by certified local Master Gardeners. Classes will be: Saturday, January 10 – Successful Vegetable Gardening 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.  at the Rockwall County Extension Office, E. 915 Whitmore St., Suite B Cost:  $15.00 Backyard vegetable gardening is becoming a popular […]

Wanted! Vintage photos, stories of Heath, TX

ROCKWALL, HEATH, TX (Dec. 23, 2014) Local resident and Blue Ribbon News staff writer/reporter Austin Wells is compiling a photographic history of Heath and is looking for your help! Austin is assembling historic images of Heath and the stories that go with them to include in an upcoming book to be published by Arcadia Publishing, […]

Professional duo Linda & Larry Petty perform holiday favorites for Rockwall Newcomers

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 23, 2014) More than 100 ladies recently attended the Rockwall Newcomers and Friends holiday luncheon held at Occasions in Royse City. They were entertained with Christmas carols sung by performers Linda and Larry Petty. Everyone was humming, singing and tapping their toes. The Petty’s are a professional duo and have entertained throughout […]

Rowlett Chamber names December Business of the Month

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 23, 2014) The Rowlett Chamber recently recognized Action Coach of Rowlett as its December Business of the Month. Trey Finley is our Rowlett Business Coach. He’s improved the revenue, profit, and leadership of businesses in Rowlett ranging from plumbers, custom door installers, and auto repair shops to therapists, attorneys, and home health […]

Christmas brings six new tigers to In-Sync Exotics

WYLIE, TX (Dec. 23, 2014) It will be a Merry Christmas for six tigers that just arrived at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center.  Santa made an early delivery of three two-year-old males,  one two-year-old female, one seven-month-old male, and one seven-month-old female. The tigers came from a failed breeding facility in Wisconsin that […]