Pedal car race coming to Downtown Rockwall

Pedal car race coming to Downtown Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 12, 2024) The Downtown Association is excited to host the Pedal Car Race, a delightful event for children aged 2-5, as part of the Rockwall Rib Rub Run and Roll festivities. Participants will have the opportunity to select from a range of pedal cars, each uniquely decorated by local merchants, and compete […]

Sauce & Vine breaks ground in Downtown Fate

Sauce & Vine breaks ground in Downtown Fate

FATE, TX (March 22, 2024) Progress continues in Downtown Fate with the groundbreaking ceremony of Sauce & Vine, a full-service Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of downtown Fate adjacent to the Fate Station Park. The beginning of this project marks another milestone for the community’s vision of the revitalization of Downtown Fate.  Attending the […]

Tour times announced for Rockwall Haunted History/Ghost Walks

Tour times announced for Rockwall Haunted History/Ghost Walks

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 28, 2023)  History buff and longtime Rockwall resident Gina Pickett looks forward to leading more Rockwall Ghost Walks through Downtown Rockwall this October. Tours will be held every Friday and Saturday throughout Halloween month. Blue Ribbon News ventured out on a ghost walk with Gina a couple year back.  We enjoyed dinner […]

Human Kind Wellness yoga studio opens in downtown Rockwall

Human Kind Wellness yoga studio opens in downtown Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2023) Human Kind Wellness announces the opening of their brand new yoga studio in downtown Rockwall. Located at 202 N West Street, the studio and its teachers teachers aim to bring much needed resources to the Rockwall community. With the ever growing need of mental health services and stress reduction, the […]

Longtime Downtown Rockwall volunteer receives Main Street Legacy Award  

Longtime Downtown Rockwall volunteer receives Main Street Legacy Award  

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 20, 2023) – The Rockwall Main Street Advisory Board has presented longtime Downtown Rockwall business owner and volunteer, Tammy Sharp, with a rare Main Street Legacy Award. Established in 2019, the award recognizes those who contribute to the vibrancy and economy of Downtown Rockwall. In his presentation at the City Council meeting on […]

Fate wins four 2022 Texas Downtown Association Awards

Fate wins four 2022 Texas Downtown Association Awards

FATE, TX (Nov. 10, 2022) – Winners for the 2022 President’s Awards Program were announced on Wednesday, November 2 at the annual Texas Downtown Conference in San Marcos. For over 30 years the awards program, sponsored by Texas Downtown Association, has recognized outstanding projects, places, and people of downtowns across the state. Texas Downtown Association […]

Fate’s Food Haul a finalist for Best Economic Game Changer Award

Fate’s Food Haul a finalist for Best Economic Game Changer Award

FATE, TX (Oct. 6, 2022) – Finalists and winners for the 2022 President’s Awards Program were recently announced in Austin.  For over 30 years the awards program, sponsored by Texas Downtown Association, has recognized outstanding projects, places, and people of downtowns across the state. Fate’s Food Haul is being recognized as one of these outstanding […]

Rockwall receives 2022 Main Street America accreditation

Rockwall receives 2022 Main Street America accreditation

ROCKWALL, TX (June 22, 2022) – For the 13th year in a row, the City of Rockwall has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards in the Historic Downtown Rockwall District. Rockwall has received accreditation every year since Main Street Manager Bethany Browning was hired in 2009. Each year, […]

Rockwall Farmers Market to open May 7

Rockwall Farmers Market to open May 7

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 22, 2022) Rockwall Farmers Market will open for the season on Saturday, May 7, 8 a.m. to noon, in the historic downtown Rockwall square by the courthouse. Rockwall Farmers Market was established in 2008 by the Friends of Downtown Rockwall and has been a Saturday morning staple! The market is run by […]

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