(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 14, 2019) Rockwall-Heath High School students from the Explora ESL program recently visited Jones Elementary School and brought some great books with them. The Explora ESL program was created for ESL students in high school, and it gives them the opportunity to practice reading aloud, present to a crowd and use their […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 14, 2019) Amy Park-Heath Elementary School Mariners have been working hard displaying great character and this year they are focusing on trust, courage, honesty, joy, perseverance, kindness, forgiveness, humility and empathy. When a Mariner is caught displaying one of these character traits they are given a Golden Ticket, for which they get […]
(HEATH, TX – Nov. 7, 2019) The Heath Farmers Market presented by Heath Golf & Yacht Club and Whittle Development will go out with a bang on November 30 as Texas music legend Ray Wylie Hubbard performs a free concert at 6 p.m., followed by a Fall Fireworks Display, sponsored by the Heath Economic Development Corporation. […]
(HEATH, TX – Oct. 25, 2019) Get ready for a joyful time as the community gathers to kick-off the season at the 25th Annual Holiday in the Park in Towne Center Park on Friday, December 6 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Festivities will include the lighting of the Christmas Tree at 6:30 p.m. with performances by the Rockwall-Heath […]
Here’s a digital look at our 2019 holiday print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, and various local businesses. Meals on Wheels […]
‘Purpalicious’ players experience show of spirit and grace (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Oct. 29, 2019) At Blue Ribbon News, our mission is to shine the spotlight on the people, places, and events that have a positive impact on our community – and thanks to our readers and this amazing community we live in, sharing good news comes […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 9, 2019) Rest Haven Funeral Home and Memorial Park will host a Veterans Breakfast honoring all local veterans and their spouses at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at 2500 E. Highway 66 in Rockwall. This year, Rest Haven is honored to have C.B. Perdue speaking. C.B. Perdue is a World War II […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Oct. 17, 2019) The Rockwall Noon Rotary Club recognized James Lovell, a sixth grader at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School, as a Student of Honor during today’s lunch program. Amy Parks-Heath Principal Megan Smith introduced James and said he is the most mannerly child you have ever met – always respectful and just an amazing […]
(HEATH, TX – Oct. 10, 2019) The community is welcome as the First United Methodist Church Heath, located at 140 Smirl Drive, hosts a free Family Fall Festival from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Festivities will include a hay ride, petting zoo, face painting, bounce house, games, balloon animals, and of course- food […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Oct. 9, 2019) The Rockwall High School and Rockwall Heath High School marching bands recently competed at the Mesquite Marching Festival where they competed with 25 area bands. Both bands earned a first division rating. Rockwall-Heath finished fifth overall and Rockwall finished second overall. Rockwall also won Outstanding 6A Colorguard, Outstanding 6A Music […]