Hanby Insurance owner Erin Neill purchases, renovates historic Professional Building in Downtown Rockwall

Hanby Insurance owner Erin Neill purchases, renovates historic Professional Building in Downtown Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2021) Hanby Insurance is one of the oldest insurance companies in Rockwall County, serving North Texas communities for over 80 years. But this year, their office has a fresh new look. This summer Hanby Insurance Owner Erin Neill purchased her entire office building at 107 N Goliad, a historic building in […]

Rockwall unites to preserve historic African-American cemetery

Rockwall unites to preserve historic African-American cemetery

ROCKWALL, TX (May 3, 2021) The newly formed Glen Hill Cemetery Preservation Society, city officials, and family cemetery owners have come together to preserve and restore Glen Hill Cemetery, a historic African-American cemetery in Rockwall. This 1.27-acre cemetery near the present-day Harbor development is the only remaining vestige of what was once a thriving African-American section […]

Cain Band wins two sweepstakes awards at UIL, historic concert band performance

Cain Band wins two sweepstakes awards at UIL, historic concert band performance

ROCKWALL, TX – April 26, 2021 – The Cain Middle School band program has a lot to be proud of, courtesy of two Sweepstakes awards and a historic Concert Band performance at the Region 3 UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation. The day began with a performance by the Cain Middle School Concert Band, who returned […]

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Round Up to feature western vendors, live music, food trucks

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Round Up to feature western vendors, live music, food trucks

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 26, 2020) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse will host its inaugural Posse Round Up from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 in Historic Downtown Rockwall. The event will feature western vendors, live music, a petting zoo, food trucks, boot shines, kids activities, local 4-H and FFA and more, presented by […]

Rockwall Ghost Walk Combines Creepy Tales with Historic Tour

Rockwall Ghost Walk Combines Creepy Tales with Historic Tour

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 18, 2019) Following a sold-out Harvest Moon Walking Tour this past Friday the 13th, history buff and longtime Rockwall resident Gina Pickett looks forward to leading more Rockwall Ghost Walks (also known as the Rockwall Legends Walk) beginning Saturday, Oct. 5. Blue Ribbon News ventured out on a summer ghost walk […]

Crime drama “Bomb City” releases to theaters

Crime drama “Bomb City” releases to theaters

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 7, 2018) The locally produced and directed crime drama “Bomb City” makes its premiere in select cities nationwide on Friday, Feb. 9. The film will also be available for download on iTunes, Amazon and everywhere On Demand. “Bomb City” tells the story of 19-year-old punk musician Brian Deneke, who was killed […]

Distinctive inventory delights the senses at Rockwall Mercantile & Apothecary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 23, 2015) When you first walk into Rockwall Mercantile and Apothecary, located at 105 W. Washington St., you’re almost immediately calmed by the unique aromas of the various essential oils and herbs on the shelves. Not to mention that sense of nostalgia brought about by some of the objects housed there, […]

City of Rockwall designated as a ‘Preserve America Community’

City of Rockwall designated as a ‘Preserve America Community’

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 3, 2015) The City of Rockwall was recently honored with the designation as one of the nation’s newest Preserve America Communities. Preserve America is a federal initiative to encourage and support community efforts to preserve and enjoy America’s priceless cultural and natural heritage. The City of Rockwall was honored for celebrating […]

State Water Rights Permit issued for Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir

Historic Milestone for North Texas Municipal Water District Project (WYLIE, TX – July 29, 2015) The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) achieved a historic milestone for the Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir (LBCR) with issuance of a water rights permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on June 26, 2015. It is […]

Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics shows its true colors

Flag Counting Contest honors veterans (ROCKWALL-May 19, 2013) Dr. Bart Miller and the dental professionals at Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics are showing their true colors – RED, WHITE & BLUE! The orthodontics office, located inside Rockwall’s refurbished Missouri-Kansas-Texas train station (situated one block south of the post office), is hosting a “Count the Flags” contest in honor […]