City of Heath honors staff, names Employee of the Year

City of Heath honors staff, names Employee of the Year

(HEATH, TX – Dec. 29, 2015) The City of Heath recently honored employees for their outstanding performance in 2015, including Jeff McKenzie, who was named Employee of the Year. Departmental Employees of the Year were also recognized and include Tara Plexico, Administrative Services; John Langstaff, Public Works; and Officer Brandon Seery, Public Safety. The employees […]

Rockwall CERT, police, fire aid in tornado cleanup, search and rescue

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 29, 2015) First responders of the Rowlett and Rockwall communities continue to band together to help the victims of a devastating EF4-classified tornado that ripped through Garland, Rowlett and Sunnyvale on Saturday night. In wake of the destructive storm which blew through the night after Christmas and left several homes, businesses […]

Rockwall CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) to host training classes

Rockwall CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) to host training classes

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 28, 2015) This past weekend, our eyes have been opened to just how vulnerable our homes and businesses can be. The disaster had substantial impacts on our surrounding communities, affecting family and friends; neighbors and co-workers. During our deployment to Rowlett, we heard many stories of neighbor helping neighbor, which is […]

More winners announced in Official Rockwall Area App drawing

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 17, 2015) Two more lucky winners have been drawn from among the registered users of the Official Rockwall Area App. More prize drawings will soon be awarded, so download the App and register today for a chance to WIN! Congratulations to our latest drawing winners: Rhody Lynn Kennedy, Coldwell Banker – […]

American Pickers to film in Texas

American Pickers to film in Texas

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 21, 2015) Texas is excited to welcome Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and Antique Archeology to the area. The team will film episodes of their hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout Texas. Filming is scheduled for February 2016. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. […]

Twelve-year-old’s business venture brings hope to abused childen

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, Dec. 15, 2015) When word of a future children’s advocacy center in Rockwall began to spread throughout the community, local businesses, organizations and individuals didn’t hesitate to show just how big of a heart Rockwall has for those in need. Many donated their time, money and materials to renovate the building owned by the […]

PHOTO GALLERY: Rockwall’s Hometown Christmas & Parade

PHOTO GALLERY: Rockwall’s Hometown Christmas & Parade

Click on images below to enlarge and scroll through our photo gallery of images from Rockwall’s all-day Hometown Christmas Celebration, Parade and Tree Lighting! Photos by Blue Ribbon News. The Blue Ribbon News print edition is delivered free to more than 18,000 homes throughout Rockwall and Heath.  To share your good news and events, email […]

Record crowd for Heath Holiday in the Park

Record crowd for Heath Holiday in the Park

(HEATH, TX – Dec. 6, 2015) The weather, the music, the food, and Santa and Mrs. Claus were perfect as a record crowd celebrated Christmas at the City of Heath’s Annual Holiday in the Park hosted in Towne Center Park on December 4.  Highlights included performances by the Amy Parks and Dorothy Pullen Elementary School […]

Living Nativity at First Christian Church Rockwall Dec 20

(ROCKWALL / HEATH – October 25, 2015) For the tenth year, members of First Christian Church Rockwall will present an outdoor re-enactment of the birth of Jesus, complete with live sheep, goats and llamas available for petting after each performance.A costumed cast of all ages will perform every 20 – 30 minutes between 6 and […]