Farmers Market opens in Downtown Rockwall, kicking off summer

Farmers Market opens in Downtown Rockwall, kicking off summer

ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2022) Farmers Market opened with music and fanfare this morning in Downtown Rockwall as families came out bright and early to visit over 30 vendor booths, catch up with neighbors, and experience a vibrant Summer Kickoff event. Our Blue Ribbon News team was in the historic downtown square to capture the […]

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Peaceful protest at Rockwall Harbor this evening

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Peaceful protest at Rockwall Harbor this evening

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 3, 2020) There was a planned protest at The Harbor in Rockwall this evening. We spoke with Jim Pruitt, Rockwall Mayor who said city officials and the Rockwall Police Department were aware of the planned event and prepared to keep the safety of all citizens the top priority. Some business in and around the Harbor closed […]

PHOTO & VIDEO: Rockwall Country Fair 2016

PHOTO & VIDEO: Rockwall Country Fair 2016

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 7, 2016) The 2016 Rockwall Country Fair held on Saturday, June 4th was a huge success with old-fashioned carnival games, continuous live music, a car show, and Kid Zone activities including a petting zoo, mechanical bull and zip line. Proceeds from the event will support the ongoing projects of the Rockwall […]

PHOTOS: 2016 Aspasians Spring Arts and Crafts Fair

PHOTOS: 2016 Aspasians Spring Arts and Crafts Fair

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 25, 2016) Dozens of vendor booths showcasing all kinds of unique jewelry, arts and crafts, and delicious food delighted visitors to this year’s Aspasians Spring Arts and Crafts Fair in the parking lot at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium on Saturday, April 23. Held twice a year, the Aspasians Marketplace (previously called Aspasians Arts […]

Rockwall County veterans encouraged to share photos for Veterans Day celebration

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 27, 2015) A Rockwall County Veterans Day Celebration is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 11 at the Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center on the Utley campus, 1201 T.L. Townsend Drive, just north of the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium.  Major General Gary Bunch, US Army (Retired) leading the planning has announced […]

Heath Celebrates Independence Day with Parade, Patriotic Celebration in the Park

Heath Celebrates Independence Day with Parade, Patriotic Celebration in the Park

(HEATH, TX – July 5, 2015) It was pure red, white and blue Americana in the City of Heath as the community celebrated July 4 with the annual hometown parade and a new patriotic program in the park afterwards. Mayor Lorne Liechty presented the parade awards and honored attending veterans; U.S. Congressman John Ratcliffe led the […]

City of Rockwall’s Memorial Day Concert in pictures

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 27, 2015) Music lovers gathered to remember the fallen this Memorial Day weekend as Rockwall community organizations and students performed in a Memorial Day concert on Sunday, May 24. Mayor Jim Pruitt kicked off the evening by introducing the performers. The concert line up included the Rockwall Community Band, Rockwall Children’s […]

PHOTOS: Aspasians Spring Craft Fair 2015

PHOTOS: Aspasians Spring Craft Fair 2015

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 28, 2015) The Aspasians Spring Craft Show welcomed a huge turnout Saturday, April 25 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium and parking lot. Here’s a sampling of the event’s success, shared in photos taken by Austin Wells and Richard Redig of Blue Ribbon News, as well as Lindsey Spraggins and Jenni Knox with Aspasians. Click […]

Rockwall Fourth of July Parade (PHOTOS)

Rockwall Fourth of July Parade (PHOTOS)

ROCKWALL, TX (July 6, 2014) Rockwall donned the red, white and blue for the hometown parade this Saturday. Click on the images below to enlarge. Share your Fourth of July photos and we’ll share them at Blue Ribbon News!

Rockwall County Reagan Day 2014 Photo Gallery

ROCKWALL COUNTY (February 2, 2014) CLICK PHOTO to see PHOTO GALLERY from the Rockwall County Republican Party’s Annual Reagan Day Celebration, February 1, 2014 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront, featuring keynote speaker Greg Abbott.