Why We Relay

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 28, 2016) In every community there are many events and organizations that help people in need. Yet there is one so large it exists worldwide to support those with a disease that touches just about every person in some way at some point. That event, Relay for Life, is a fun-filled yet […]

Locals enjoy tons of Easter fun at Heart of Heath event

Locals enjoy tons of Easter fun at Heart of Heath event

(HEATH, TX — March 26, 2016) The City of Heath’s 2016 Heart of Heath 5K event sponsored by Lakeside Chevrolet drew a large crowd on Easter Saturday, March 26, as locals enjoyed a host of fun activities at Towne Center Park behind Heath City Hall (200 Laurence Dr). This year families had the opportunity to […]

Rockwall High senior honored for winning entry in C-SPAN film competition

Rockwall High senior honored for winning entry in C-SPAN film competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 22, 2016) C-SPAN (Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network) brought its 45-foot customized bus to Rockwall High School on Tuesday, March 22, in recognition of Rockwall High School senior Peyton Young and his documentary on public education reform, which won third place in C-SPAN’s nationwide StudentCam competition. StudentCam encourages middle and high school students […]

Hoppin’ down the (rescued) bunny trail

Hoppin’ down the (rescued) bunny trail

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 22, 2016) Ah, the joys of spring in North Texas. The temperature is generally warm and pleasant. The landscape is in full bloom (to the consternation of allergy sufferers). And the Easter Bunny is preparing to deliver brightly colored eggs to happy children everywhere. That also means local animal shelters are […]

Powering through obstacles

Powering through obstacles

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 22, 2016) When I was a young lad turning six, the year was 1942. That may seem like eons ago, but to me, it’s still frozen in time, as if it happened yesterday. My best friend and next door neighbor, Loice O., looked forward to each new day and the […]

Shattered Dreams program educates Rockwall-Heath students on dangers of drunk driving

(HEATH, TX – March 17, 2016) With Senior Prom fast approaching, Rockwall-Heath High School students were reminded to make it a night to remember, not one to forget, with a presentation of the Shattered Dreams program highlighting the dangers of drinking and driving which took place on March 14-15 at the RHHS campus (801 Laurence […]

Elderly get boost from new partnership between Meals on Wheels of Rockwall County, Royse City Senior Center

Elderly get boost from new partnership between Meals on Wheels of Rockwall County, Royse City Senior Center

Nourishing mind, body and soul (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 16, 2016) Seniors and disabled citizens throughout Rockwall County looking for a delicious meal and fun social activities need look no further than the Royse City Senior Center, which recently entered into a partnership with Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County to provide […]

Diamond Rio and Stoney LaRue to perform at Rockwall Founder’s Day Festival

Big name headliners expected to be huge draw for annual family-friendly historical celebration (ROCKWALL, TX – March 15, 2016) The Rockwall Founders’ Day Festival 2016, celebrating Rockwall’s 162nd birthday, is shaping up to be quite a celebration, especially with the announcement of big name country music performers, Diamond Rio and Stoney LaRue. With more than […]

Blue Ribbon News Spring print edition hits mailboxes

Blue Ribbon News Spring print edition hits mailboxes

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (March 15, 2016) Our Blue Ribbon News Early Spring/Easter issue  is on its way to more than 18,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath this week. View it online now by clicking the cover image below. Submit your stories, announcements and events for publication by emailing . Thank you for supporting our local […]