Christmas Light Boat Parade returns to Lake Ray Hubbard

Christmas Light Boat Parade returns to Lake Ray Hubbard

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 22, 2022) Calling all boaters that want to join the Christmas light boat parade on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. It’s the time of year to start preparing! Viewing available from Rockwall Harbor Docks at 7 p.m. and Chandlers about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. The boats will leave Sapphire No […]

Sneak peek at Blue Ribbon News’ November print edition

Sneak peek at Blue Ribbon News’ November print edition

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 21, 2022 — Before it even hits mailboxes, you can catch a digital view of our November 2022 print edition right now at the link below. The print issue will deliver next week (the week of Oct. 24th) to about 17,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County. Extra copies will […]

Ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 12 for Joe Burger Park in Fate

Ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 12 for Joe Burger Park in Fate

FATE, TX (October 21, 2022) – The official ribbon cutting ceremony for Joe Burger Park has been scheduled for Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM. For the past few years, citizens and visitors have patiently watched the development of this park and excitedly waited for its completion. Joe Burger Park is located at 1251 […]

Siren Rock is ‘finalist’ for Best New Construction, voting underway

Siren Rock is ‘finalist’ for Best New Construction, voting underway

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 19, 2022) Siren Rock Brewing Company is a finalist in the “Best New Construction” category for the Texas Downtown Association President’s Award. The award recognizes excellence in new construction in downtowns or commercial districts. A record number of entries were submitted this year making this achievement even more significant. Award recipients will […]

City seeks public input in ‘ReCode Rowlett’ survey

City seeks public input in ‘ReCode Rowlett’ survey

ROWLETT, TX (Oct. 13, 2022) The City of Rowlett has launched the ReCode Rowlett public input survey. City staff are working with Clarion Associates to update the Rowlett Development Code (RDC) and Form Based Code (FBC) to respond to current needs and emerging development trends. The project team wants to hear from residents, visitors, community […]

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Early October

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Early October

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 13, 2022) We are in the glory days. The days of autumn, so eagerly awaited.  Everything perks up around us. The mornings dawn cool and crisp. The sun creeps up at a new angle, the garden is shaded longer before the golden orb travels across and warms the blooms.  Afternoons are toasty, […]

Royse City Community Development Corporation announces partnership with The Retail Coach

Royse City Community Development Corporation announces partnership with The Retail Coach

ROYSE CITY, TX (Oct. 12, 2022) — The Royse City Community Development Corporation recently approved a new partnership with The Retail Coach, the nation’s premier retail consulting, market research, and development firm to expand Royse City’s economic development footprint. Royse City’s unique location in the Dallas Metroplex, swiftly growing population, and available sites in close […]

Go for ‘A Walk in the Garden’ with Rockwall County Master Gardeners

Go for ‘A Walk in the Garden’ with Rockwall County Master Gardeners

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 11, 2022) Fall is in the air and the Rockwall County Master Gardeners are busy preparing for the upcoming “A Walk in the Garden” event!  Mark your calendars now for Saturday, October 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The location is the Rockwall County Discovery Garden located at 875 Riding Club […]

Album release concert featuring Brandon Bamburg on Veterans Day at Southern Junction

Album release concert featuring Brandon Bamburg on Veterans Day at Southern Junction

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Oct. 11, 2022) Rockwall’s own country music singer/songwriter Brandon Bamburg will perform an album-release concert on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, at Southern Junction Nightclub & Steakhouse, 5574 Highway 276 in Royse City. Doors open at 6 p.m.; the show starts at 9 p.m. Come early to avoid the cover charge that […]

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 […]