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 […]
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 […]
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, 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, 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, TX (Sept. 22, 2022) Rockwall Parks & Recreation will present the 14th Annual Rib Rub Run & Roll Saturday, Oct. 1 at Harry Myers Park with additional activities in Downtown Rockwall. Here’s the line-up of events: Saturday, October 1st Race – Begins and ends at Harry Myers Park (parking available across the street) – […]
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, 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 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2021) Hanby Insurance is one of the oldest insurance companies in Rockwall County, serving North Texas communities for over 80 years. But this year, their office has a fresh new look. This summer Hanby Insurance Owner Erin Neill purchased her entire office building at 107 N Goliad, a historic building in […]
FATE, TX (Sept. 19, 2021) – The Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) has announced the recipients of its annual Community Economic Development Awards (CEDA). The City of Fate, Texas entry was the winner in the category of communities 5,001 to 15,000 in population. Winners were recognized at an awards luncheon held in their honor Monday, […]