Rockwall, TX (March 17, 2023) – Carter BloodCare encourages Texans to make a lifesaving difference by donating blood in April. All blood types are needed, but O negative blood is currently at critical levels. This means less than one day’s supply is available to help patients who need transfusions due to vehicle accidents, surgeries, cancer […]
Rockwall, TX (March 19, 2023) – Saundra Gail Cullins Holland, [59], of Rockwall, Texas passed away March 17, 2023. She succumbed to small cell cancer and end-stage chronic kidney disease which she had been battling since September of 2022. Saundra was a Christian and believer of Jesus Christ. She had tremendous faith and trust in […]
Rockwall, Texas (March 16, 2023) – Rockwall’s oldest organization will bring its one-of-a-kind Livestock Show, Agriculture Mechanics Show and Market Sale back to the grounds of the Rockwall County Courthouse for the 70th year on March 29-April 1. The Youth Fair of Rockwall County showcases the hard work and dedication of area youth in the […]
Fate, Texas (March 16, 2023) – Fate, Texas and Port Washington, Wisconsin will face off in the first round bracket of the Strongest Town Contest, with voters from across the continent deciding which will advance to the Elite Eight round of this March Madness-style tournament. The Strongest Town Contest spotlights and celebrates communities that are […]
Rockwall, TX (March 15, 2023) – Please join the Rockwall Art League on Wednesday, March 22, for our free Member Meeting. Joanna Burch will be demonstrating the fine art of porcelain painting. Everyone is welcome. Most of the two dimensional works are large porcelain tiles suitable for for framing and hanging, with a few functional […]
Rockwall, TX (March 15, 2023) – The Rockwall Art League will welome Sharon Kyle for a Hands On Figurative Sculpture Workshop. Using wire, wood, and an assortment of found objects, fabric, buttons, and other items provided by the instructor we will create a sculpture which highlights our strength, our internal light which influences and shines […]
ROCKWALL, Texas, March 15, 2023 – The JER Chilton YMCA embarked on their annual Safety Around Water (SAW) program in partnership with Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy (PTAA). Working with the Greenville campus, over 600 children are learning to save themselves should they experience an accident or water emergency. Strengthening communities through a wide […]
HEATH, TX (March 3, 2023) The Heath Department of Public Safety (DPS) has received the Accredited Law Enforcement Agency Award from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. Heath DPS is one of only 191 agencies in Texas to achieve this distinction, representing the top 7 percent statewide. Begun in 2006, the Accreditation […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 28, 2022) The Rockwall Christmas Boat Parade, “Sails and Yachts for Toys for Tots” will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 with best viewing at The Harbor at 7 p.m. Boats will leave Sapphire Bay Marina at 6:30, sail down I-30 and pass the Rockwall Harbor at approximately 7. Boats will […]
DALLAS, TX (Sept. 26, 2022) Big Tex is back at the State Fair of Texas for his 70th year, returning to his rightful spot in Big Tex Circle for the annual exposition. Blue Ribbon News was among the special guests and media invited to watch as the iconic 55-foot-tall talking cowboy was hoisted into place […]