Waterfront Brunch at Dodie’s at The Harbor this Mother’s Day

Waterfront Brunch at Dodie’s at The Harbor this Mother’s Day

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2018) Dodie’s at The Harbor offers the perfect setting for Mom to enjoy live music and lakeside dining this Mother’s Day. Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 13, with drink specials including $3 Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Tequila Sunrises. The Harbor’s landmark lighthouse, walking trails, […]

Working Boys

Working Boys

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2016) Brennen, our 17 year old, scrambles through the house gathering cleaning supplies. “Can I borrow a vehicle? I have a boat to scrub.” He’s only got a small window of time before lacrosse practice. A traffic ticket looms and he doesn’t want to miss practice again to work up […]

Uptown Downtown Art Gallery celebrates one-year anniversary April 16

Uptown Downtown Art Gallery celebrates one-year anniversary April 16

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 4, 2016) The Uptown Downtown Art Gallery (301 N. San Jacinto) invites all to come celebrate its one-year anniversary in conjunction with the Celebrate Rockwall festivities on Saturday, April 16. The gallery will hold a reception from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. spotlighting the Small Works exhibit, the art of Stacie Latreille, […]

Eight fun factoids about Moms

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – May 8, 2015)  As a teacher for over 33-years, I have seen my share of incredible mothers who always put their children first. I have spent years watching tears flow when my kindergarten students handed their mom a clay pot with a flower in it, a sentimental poem about them being so […]

Blue Ribbon News’ latest print edition celebrates moms

Blue Ribbon News’ latest print edition celebrates moms

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (May 11, 2014) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition, which is delivered free to more than 17,200 homes throughout Rockwall and Heath. To share your good news and events for publication, email .

The painful blessing of being a mom

ROCKWALL, TX (May 8, 2014) No matter what, it starts with pain (birthing is painful). Then, their first cry fills our heart with joy and we realize the blessing of motherhood. Through the first stages of childhood, mothers (fathers too!) savor every little change, personality and sounds. Soon after these discoveries, we inundate social media […]

Motherly love: Teen’s passion for pups is win-win for all

ROCKWALL, TX (May 5, 2014) This Mother’s Day is shaping up to be a special one for Brooke Peters. She’s thrilled that the babies she brought into the world are now a year old. And she was so enamored with being a mother that she wrote an award-winning essay to share her experience. But Brooke’s babies aren’t […]

Rockwall mosiac artist opens studio for annual Mother’s Day Tour

Rockwall mosiac artist opens studio for annual Mother’s Day Tour

ROCKWALL, TX (April 28, 2014) Mosiac artist Barbara Dybala will open her studio for the Annual Mother’s Day Tour from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 11 at 1075 S. Smith Road, 75032. The tour is designed to encourage creativity, celebrate family and friends and wish everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. To share your good […]

Mother of the Graduate

Mother of the Graduate

(May 19, 2013) The journey that began with a stack of diapers and swaddling blankets will reach a pinnacle at the toss of a tassel. Our youngest child will soon don a long robe and mortarboard to receive his college diploma. This, he thinks, is no big deal, just a necessary bit of pageantry. As a […]

Mothers welcome for special event Friday at Beacon Harbor

(ROCKWALL-May 7, 2013) Beacon Harbor Rehabilitation Center, located at 6700 Heritage Parkway in Rockwall, will host a special Mother’s Day event at 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 10. The Senior Classic Follies will perform a senior variety show – guaranteed to entertain! The event is free and open to the public. There are goodies in store for […]