Saying ‘Howdy’ to Big Tex as crane lifts him into place for 2022 State Fair of Texas

Saying ‘Howdy’ to Big Tex as crane lifts him into place for 2022 State Fair of Texas

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 […]

Changing of the Guards at Rockwall Rotary

Changing of the Guards at Rockwall Rotary

Greg Blair installed as President Erik Oistad named Rotarian of the Year  ROCKWALL, TX (July 5, 2022) Rockwall Rotary Club members and guests gathered in the newly renovated Rotary Hall last Thursday to honor outgoing board members and recognize new officers. The Annual Changing of the Guard and Installation of Rockwall Rotary Board of Directors […]

Local veteran-owned business donates new roof to fellow Navy veteran

Local veteran-owned business donates new roof to fellow Navy veteran

ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 21, 2021) The slogan on their company t-shirt reads “Not Your Average Roofer” – and yesterday in Rowlett, Doc’s Roofing lived up to this creed by donating and installing a free roof on the home of a military veteran in need. Doc’s Roofing of Rockwall is owned and operated by Michael “Doc” […]

Rockwall Rotarians present awards, install new officers and directors

Rockwall Rotarians present awards, install new officers and directors

ROCKWALL, TX (June 25, 2021) The Rockwall Rotary Club hosted its Annual Awards Ceremony and Installation of Officers for 2021-2022 on Thursday, June 24. Robin Chouteau, Secretary, opened the program with the Invocation. Lauri Dodd led the Pledge of Allegiance and Rotary Four-Way Test (1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes OMNI Audio Video

(ROCKWALL-March 24, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming OMNI Audio Video. OMNI Audio Video, located at 216 Ranch Trail in Rockwall, designs and custom installs state-of-the-art home theater and whole house music systems to satisfy even the most discriminating taste, providing a lifetime of sound entertainment. They […]

Rockwall County Historical Foundation installs 2013 officers

(ROCKWALL – January 15, 2013) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation installed officers for 2013 at its recent Annual Meeting at the Museum in Harry Myers Park. Justice of the Peace, Nancy Beaty, conducted the installation. Jim Mills was recognized as the outstanding individual member for 2012. Submitted by Carolyn Francisco, RCHF. To share your good news […]