(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 11, 2016) The Executive Women’s Alliance, a committee of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, hosted its first educational luncheon of 2016 yesterday. An expert panel discussed the topic “How Strong is your Tightrope,” sharing professional experiences and tips on work and life balance. The panel consisted of Dr. Jenna Webster-Zellars, owner […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 9, 2016) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club was pleased to have Taylor McClure speak at their January 26 meeting. Taylor is a longtime Rockwall resident and a World War II veteran. He served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Radioman/Gunner aboard a Catalina PBY aircraft. Taylor was in technical […]
(ROCKWALL,TX- Feb. 4, 2016) Whether he’s fighting crime and battling the forces of evil as Batman, Superman, Iron Man or a police man, Damon Cole is a full-time super hero. The Fort Worth police officer dedicates his free time and personal savings to visiting young cancer patients across the country, going “virtually ANYWHERE to make a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 28, 2016) Editor’s Note: Each year around Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples how they met. Their stories are often sweet, funny and surprising. Sharing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions – and one of our most wildly popular features. (And in case you’re […]
(ROCKWALL, TX– Jan. 27, 2016) Rockwall area businesses and honored guests were recognized Tuesday evening during the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce “Can I Get a Yee Haw!” 2016 Annual Awards & Partner Appreciation Banquet, presented by Cavender’s Boot City. A record 450 attendees enjoyed steak dinners, desserts sponsored by Rod Holland Real Estate with […]
(HEATH, TX – Jan. 25, 2016) This good news just in: by the time you read this, my book, the one on Heath history which I’ve been working on for about a year and a half, will be published! Let me backtrack to the summer of 2014, when I was first contacted via email by […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 21, 2016) Local homebound seniors now have some extra help staying warm during the winter months, as Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County received a large donation of blankets this morning from residents Debi Gee Williamson and her son Nick for its Spread the Warmth Blanket Drive. Debi […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) 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. […]
UPDATE (Jan. 6, 2016)Look for this Rockwall family on Family Feud on Jan. 26 and 27! We first shared their story back in June when they learned they would be contestants (original story below). Air times on KDFI in Dallas are 3 p.m. on Jan. 26 and 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 27. ROCKWALL,TX. (June 24, 2015) One […]
(ROCKWALL ISD, TX – Jan. 6, 2016) Jeff Bailey, Superintendent of Rockwall ISD, has declared Friday, January 29, as “Rockwall ISD Relief Day for Rowlett.” Rockwall Sports Center will have the “Rise Together” t-shirt design on sale at their business, 579 E I-30 Rockwall, for $10 each starting on Monday, January 11. Shirts will be on sale until […]