Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Summer Daze

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Summer Daze

ROCKWALL, TX (May 5, 2022) Three o’clock afternoon quiet suddenly shatters in cacophony; the salvo of the storm door being yanked open, and we are bombarded by ten and six-year-olds; delirious with giggles and pokes and summer fun and armfuls of backpacks, Harry Potter blankets and the flap flap of flip flops announcing that the […]

Rockwall-Heath Student Council leadership students donate over 120 confetti baskets to Lone Star CASA

Rockwall-Heath Student Council leadership students donate over 120 confetti baskets to Lone Star CASA

ROCKWALL, TX (May 5, 2022)  – The Rockwall-Heath Student Council Leadership Team recently collected items for, and donated over 120 confetti baskets with an estimated value of $3000, to Lone Star CASA, an organization which provides children in foster care with a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer to advocate for their best interests. Each […]

Rockwall County Helping Hands recognizes volunteers during Starfish Awards, Luncheon

Rockwall County Helping Hands recognizes volunteers during Starfish Awards, Luncheon

ROCKWALL, TX (May 2, 2022) Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Rockwall County Helping Hands organization, and during Volunteer Appreciation Month in April, the nonprofit celebrated the caring, gifted people who selflessly give their time and energy to provide help and hope to neighbors in need. Did you know that in 2021 volunteers contributed over […]

Record ten grand of ‘Crawfish Cash’ raised for Rockwall kids with special needs

Record ten grand of ‘Crawfish Cash’ raised for Rockwall kids with special needs

ROCKWALL, TX (April 28, 2022) The threat of rain did not keep mudbug lovers from turning out in droves to the 10th Annual Crawfish Fest at The Harbor, hosted by Dodie’s Cajun Diner. The record-breaking event held April 24th raised more than $10,000 for the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Angel Camp program for kids […]

Lynda and Lynn Allen honored as Hometown Heroes at Rockwall Meals on Wheels Volunteer Luncheon

Lynda and Lynn Allen honored as Hometown Heroes at Rockwall Meals on Wheels Volunteer Luncheon

ROCKWALL, TX (April 27, 2022) The Rockwall County Democratic Party would like to congratulate our own RCDP super volunteers, Lynda and Lynn Allen, who were recognized at the Awards Luncheon for Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. The “In Colour: Creating a Brighter World One Senior at a Time” celebration was filled with excitement […]

Tiger cub confiscated in Laredo now home at Wylie’s exotic cat sanctuary

Tiger cub confiscated in Laredo now home at Wylie’s exotic cat sanctuary

WYLIE, TX (April 26, 2022) A female tiger cub was confiscated in Texas by Laredo Police Department and Laredo Animal Care Services on Friday. Her possession was in violation of the dangerous wild animals ordinance. In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center in Wylie, TX is the first sanctuary many agencies call when they have an […]

Good Neighbor: We can learn a lot from Lance

Good Neighbor: We can learn a lot from Lance

ROCKWALL, TX (April 25, 2022) Meet 7th generation Rockwall resident Robert Lance Miller – called Lance, after his great uncle, Lance Holland. He captured the attention of Blue Ribbon News when his mom, Katy Miller, shared the photo above on Facebook after he announced, “Guys, I’m going to do a little light reading before dinner.” […]

College bound? Rockwall area graduating seniors can win big prizes in nursing home giveaway

College bound? Rockwall area graduating seniors can win big prizes in nursing home giveaway

ROCKWALL, TX (April 25, 2022) Highland Meadows Health & Rehab, a skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center located at 1870 S. John King in Rockwall, is celebrating seniors – both young and old – with its annual ‘Seniors Supporting Seniors’ program and giveaway. Now in its third year, the program connects college bound students with […]

Blue Ribbon News ‘Summer Camp Spotlight’ print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall County

Blue Ribbon News ‘Summer Camp Spotlight’ print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall County

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 22, 2022 — Below is a digital look at our Summer Camp Spotlight 2022 print edition. Our print publication delivers to about 16,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County. Extra copies are available for pick up (while supplies last) at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, […]