Rockwall, TX (March 20, 2025) – My husband and I embarked upon an awe-inspiring journey into history during a recent media preview event of Titanic-The Exhibition! I received my 1st class boarding pass as 52-year-old Mrs. Helen Churchill Candee, an author from Washington D.C. assigned to stateroom E63. Richard boarded as 32-year-old Arthur Gordon McCrae, a […]
Rockwall, TX (February 20, 2025) – Blue Ribbon News is excited to be nominated for an award at the upcoming Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet on February 27! Being considered for the Excellence in Customer Focus award is an incredible honor, and we are grateful to be included amongst other outstanding businesses […]
Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2025) – New Mission, New Vision, New Goals! As we step into a new year, we rolled out a freshly updated mission and vision statement after ours has served us well for over 10 years. In 2025, it’s our goal to stay committed to growth, excellence and innovation to support and […]
Rockwall, TX (February 6, 2025) – Join Women In Need Feb. 14 at Hidden Creek for Chocolate Indulgence, an evening filled with decadent desserts, entertainment, and heartfelt support for a vital cause. For over 41 years, WIN has been a lifeline for survivors of domestic abuse in Rockwall, Hunt, and Rains counties. This past year, […]
Rockwall, TX (February 6, 2025) – Love is “a many-splendored thing,” according to an old book/song/movie title. Those who have fallen in love will agree. But there is one facet of love that makes a person ill: lovesickness. This could be due to distance, or a break-up, or else that northern exposure side of love […]
Rockwall, TX (February 5, 2025) – It’s no secret that David and Brenda Hughes have been lighting up their home in The Shores for many years with a dazzling Christmas display. Each December, countless families gather on Plummer Drive in Rockwall to experience the grand extravaganza, and to pay tribute to their late son, Nathaniel, by […]
It is the true story of perfect timings, numerical milestones, and a lot of faith… In the end, we met and married five months to the day. We moved to Germany ten days later and we celebrated 26 years of marriage just this past year. Rockwall, TX (February 5, 2025) – I usually like to […]
Rockwall, TX (February 4, 2025) – Each year for Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples to share stories of how they met. Publishing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions. This year the response was overwhelming. Stay tuned to our Facebook page as Valentine’s Day approaches. The names […]
Rockwall, TX (February 4, 2025) – Just days after Christmas, Tagg and Katie Petersen received a gift in the form of a phone call they anxiously anticipated. The caller let them know a heart was available for their son, Ridge, who was experiencing heart failure. Ridge, now 9 years old, was born with a heart […]
Washington DC (February 4, 2025) – Heath, Texas’ very own former Mayor has been sworn in as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Vice President JD Vance administered the oath of office in a ceremony at the White House. Director Ratcliffe is the first person ever to serve as both Director of the CIA […]