(ROCKWALL, TX — January 29, 2018) Austin and I each remember the day we met a little bit differently. It was the Rockwall Founders Day Festival at Harry Myers Park, just a few weeks into one of my summer breaks from college. I was interning as a part time staff reporter for Blue Ribbon News, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 5, 2018) Season’s greetings, readers! With the new year now upon us, I find myself reflecting back on all the good news happening around Rockwall that we at Blue Ribbon News were able to share this past year, and I can’t help but get excited about what lies ahead for the […]
Checking it twice. Dawn Redig With so much to be thankful for, I keep a journal by my bed where I jot down one thing each night that I am grateful for. I often go back and read it, just to remind myself what’s on my list. Family, friends, faith – these are the biggies. […]
Reflecting on the journey from reporter to new role as editor (ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2016) This good news just in: after a couple years serving Rockwall County as Blue Ribbon News’ most awesome reporter, I look forward to serving it in my brand new role as editor. That’s right, friends. You’re looking at […]
(August 25, 2013) We receive hundreds of emails, Facebook messages and tweets every week, filled with good news and comments from our local community. I do my best to personally respond to each one. Without your stories, we wouldn’t be able to accomplish our mission – that is, to shine the spotlight on people, places […]
Perhaps not. At least not when it comes to the types of stories we cover. We prefer “good” news. There’s plenty of it to go around; it’s just rare to find those who will report it. At Blue Ribbon News, we shine the spotlight on people, places and events that impact our communities in a positive […]
With Valentine’s Day approaching, Blue Ribbon News asked local couples how they met. You won’t believe some of their stories… As promised, here’s the true love tale that brought Richard and I together: (January 31, 2013) A recent study posed this question to married people: If you could go back in time, would you remarry […]