ROCKWALL (February 21, 2014) Sheri Fowler is a proud descendent of Rockwall’s pioneer families. Her children—Grace, a junior at RHS, and 19-year-old Jake who attends culinary school in Colorado, are the seventh consecutive generation of her family to have lived in Rockwall County. Although Sheri was born in Dallas, she has lived in her grandparents’ […]
ROCKWALL (February 19, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed more than 375 Chamber Partners to Southern Junction Steakhouse February 18th for the Boots ‘n Business Annual Awards & Partner Appreciation Banquet. In addition to the awards presentation, guests enjoyed a flame-grilled steak and chicken dinner, line dance lessons and live entertainment by Big […]
Heath resident brings sweet treat to Texas HEATH (February 2, 2014) If you live inTexas, or dine out at any local TexMex restaurant, you’ve probably enjoyed beef, chicken or pork surrounded in cornmeal dough, wrapped in a corn husk and steamed. Savory or spicy, there’s nothing quite like the goodness of a traditional tamale. But […]
Tales of True Love In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asked several local couples how they met. This feature was so popular last year that we decided to put our 2013 couples back in the spotlight alongside our latest lovebirds. Thank you for sharing these stories of “How I Met My Mate.” Clarence […]
Click here to purchase tickets online ROCKWALL (February 10, 2014) The Rockwall Women’s League Annual Charity Ball is set for April 12, 2014 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. The nonprofit organization is celebrating its 40th anniversary in style, with Club 40: Jazz at the Ruby Room. The evening will include a champagne reception, live and […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (February 2, 2014) On Wednesday, March 5, the Grace Center for Family and Community Development will open its doors at418 E. Bourn St.in Rockwall, in donated space offered by Piedra Angular Assembly of God Church. With an all volunteer staff and a growing network of physicians willing to work pro bono, the collaborative community […]
ROCKWALL (January 20, 2014) The Rockwall Children’s Chorus will serenade your loved ones with three songs and a gift basket of cookies in celebration of Valentine’s Day. This fundraising event is always a big hit, so order by Tuesday, February 4. The cost is only $25. Singing Valentine’s will be delivered February 14 and 15. […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 14, 2014) After learning that 24 million Christians of voting age are not registered to vote, several concerned citizens of Rockwall decided to do something about it. Michelle Smith, Texas State Director of Concerned Women of America, Mike Kennedy with Gideon’s International and Tina Millican, a local tea party activist, decided to […]
HEATH (January 4, 2013) The City of Heath recently honored employees for their outstanding performance in 2013, including Detective Brian Burton, who was named Employee of the Year. “Brian has demonstrated exemplary service to the citizens of Heath since joining us in 2003,” said City Manager Ed Thatcher. “He has fulfilled many key roles and responsibilities […]
ROCKWALL (December 26, 2013) It is often said that laughter is the best medicine. For the sick and elderly, a visitor is sometimes all they need to help them feel better. Dixie Belle the Volunteer Dog visits hospitals, private homes and nursing facilities, bringing comfort and joy to everyone she meets. While technically she is […]