Meet Blu, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Blu, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX – April 19, 2021 – Blu is the perfect housemate! She loves attention, but she also settles down when her people are busy with something else. She is housebroken, knows how to use the doggy door, and leashes up for walks like a perfect little lady! She does pull a little on the leash, […]

Open letter to the community from Rockwall County Democratic Party

Open letter to the community from Rockwall County Democratic Party

“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life. Electric word, life. It means forever and that’s a mighty long time. But I’m here to tell you there’s something else…” Our politics. If you don’t hear the organs in your head or that line being so dutifully quoted by Prince, […]

Rockwall County Goes Blue

Rockwall County Goes Blue

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 1, 2019) The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County is leading the charge this April as our entire community “goes blue” to raise awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Here’s how you can support the cause: Tie a blue ribbon around your mailbox, tree, or car antenna Visit local businesses offering […]

Blue Ribbon News January 2018 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News January 2018 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (December 26, 2017) Here’s a digital look at our first print edition of the new year! Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 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 local […]

God’s Purpose in Dementia and Melancholia

God’s Purpose in Dementia and Melancholia

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 1, 2018) Mary, Joseph, and the Baby Jesus are all put away.  Even the Santa Clauses, snowmen, silk poinsettias and greenery are stowed ‘til after Thanksgiving ’18.  I get melancholy when I put all those things away.  Most of the doodahs (that’s what my family calls them.  They are sometimes referred […]

Gilding the Lily

Gilding the Lily

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 25, 2017) Have you ever heard the phrase, gilding the lily?  It’s a term that comes to my mind often, especially when I’m decorating for Christmas.  My mantel or my dining room table can always stand up under one more bit of bling, something sparkly and reflective. It’s hard to guild […]

Colon Cancer Awareness Month kicks off with interactive display, Dress in Blue Day

Dress in Blue Day today, Friday, March 6, to bring greater awareness to screening for colon cancer ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 6, 2015) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall Gastroenterologist Dr. Kristie Blank (pictured above, second from the left) leads a tour through a giant inflatable display set up inside the gymnasium at the JER Chilton YMCA on […]