Community viewing of ‘Shattered Dreams’ Monday

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 4, 2014) For many years Rockwall-Heath High School has educated students about the dangers of drinking and driving through the “Shattered Dreams” program. “Shattered Dreams” is a program for high school students conducted every other year to detour students from drinking and driving. The program is usually presented just before Prom, a […]

Lone Star CASA Superhero 5k flies in Nov 1

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 4, 2014) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host its annual SUPERHERO 5K Race and Fun Run Saturday, November 1 at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium in Rockwall.  The annual race benefits neglected and abused children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties. Race day features a children’s fun run; a certified 5K […]

Pink Party powers on at Willis Fine Jewelry

Raffle benefits Health Center of Helping Hands to fund mammograms for local women in need ROCKWALL, TX (October 2, 2014) Willis Fine Jewelry in Rockwall held its 2nd Annual Pink Party in honor of breast cancer awareness month this evening. While the recent storm may have knocked out the power at the jewelry store, the […]

Free Multiplication Madness events at Mathnasium of Rockwall-Heath

Free Multiplication Madness events at Mathnasium of Rockwall-Heath

Math center helps children learn multiplication facts during free Friday sessions this fall ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 1, 2014) Mathnasium of Rockwall-Heath is hosting its 4th annual Multiplication Madness, a free event offered each fall for children in second through sixth grade. “This is a great opportunity for students in the Rockwall area community to hone their […]

Blue Ribbon News fall edition hits mailboxes

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 1, 2014) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which is on its way to nearly 18,000 homes throughout Rockwall and Heath this week.  To submit your good news and events for publication, email . Our 24-page, full color, hyper-local print edition is published 8x/year (about every 45 days) and […]

State Fair butter sculptor spreads artistic message

A ‘Fair-ly’ Unusual Occupation September 30, 2014 – From chicken fried baked potatoes to funnel cakes and corn dogs, there’s no doubt that food is a main attraction at the State Fair of Texas. But for those who prefer to steer clear of artery-clogging entrees, this year’s wild Mustang sculpture is a healthy way to enjoy […]

Rockwall Cash Mob forms again on Oct 16

ROCKWALL, TX (September 30, 2014) Rockwall Cash Mob will meet next at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 16 at The Fatted Calf in downtown Rockwall, to dine local, shop local and meet locals. Bring $20 to spend and be part of the Cash Mob that will venture from The Fatted Calf to the ‘surprise’ locally-owned business […]

Festival of Trees presents opportunity to shop, give

ROCKWALL, TX (September 29, 2014) The 2014 Helping Hands Festival of Trees will begin at 10 a.m. Nov. 14 and 15, with a bevy of Christmas shoppers flocking to the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront to kick-off their holiday shopping. This magical event allows visitors to tour a winter wonderland of decorated trees and wreaths that are available […]

Local businesses support Rockwall Art League Fine Art Show, Oct 3-5

Local businesses support Rockwall Art League Fine Art Show, Oct 3-5

ROCKWALL, TX (September 29, 2014) To date, local businesses have donated more than $400 in door prizes for the Rockwall Art League’s 14th Annual Fine Art Show, which returns October 3-5 to the Rockwall Rotary Building, 408 S. Goliad. “The community has always been supportive, but this level of participation by our local businesses and […]

Rockwall High 2014 Homecoming Parade: Photo Gallery

Rockwall High 2014 Homecoming Parade: Photo Gallery

ROCKWALL, TX (September 25, 2014) Rockwall High School 2014 Homecoming Parade photos by Blue Ribbon News reporter Austin Wells. Jacket Fight Never Dies!