Murder of the Loaded Librarian: Community leaders take the stage to raise funds for Friends of Rockwall County Library

Murder of the Loaded Librarian: Community leaders take the stage to raise funds for Friends of Rockwall County Library

ROCKWALL, TX (May 9, 2022) Delayed since 2020 due to the pandemic, the long-awaited ‘WhoDunit’ murder mystery play directed by Barbara Doudt and featuring a stellar cast of Rockwall community leaders was presented Friday night at The Center. Blue Ribbon News had the pleasure of being front row and center to record the two-act comedy […]

Murder Mystery fundraiser to feature cast of Rockwall community leaders

Murder Mystery fundraiser to feature cast of Rockwall community leaders

ROCKWALL, TX (April 4, 2022) Delayed since 2020 due to the pandemic, the long-awaited ‘WhoDunit’ murder mystery play directed by Barbara Doudt and featuring a stellar cast of well-known Rockwall community leaders is set for 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 6 at The Center, 108 Washington Street in Rockwall. Presented by Friends of the […]

Blue Ribbon News launches Official Rockwall Area App

Blue Ribbon News launches Official Rockwall Area App

FREE Download ~ Chance to win prizes (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov 11, 2015) More than 2,400 people have downloaded the Official Rockwall Area App, and that number is expected to rise exponentially as Blue Ribbon News, in cooperation with the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, partners with development firm ScanSee to put local deals, dining, […]

Rockwall introduces new, barrier free playground at Yellowjacket Park

Ribbon Cutting Event Set for Aug 8 ROCKWALL,TX. (July 22, 2015) The redevelopment of Yellowjacket Park includes a new barrier free playground amenity. This shaded play structure was designed for children and adults of all abilities. The Rockwall City Council studied how it could develop a barrier-free park that would accommodate a wide range of special […]

Standing room only for Dobbs students’ Thanksgiving play

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 21, 2014) First grade students at Dobbs Elementary recently performed a Thanksgiving Play portraying different animals to tell what they were thankful for. Students had opportunities to sing as well as tell stories in front of a live audience. Animals ranged from tigers all the way to owls and rabbits. Students have […]

‘Uh-oh, Here Comes Christmas’ at Rockwall Community Playhouse

(Rockwall) November 12, 2012 – Start celebrating the holidays early this year by attending a performance of Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas at Rockwall Community Playhouse. The poignant play, written by Robert Fulghum, takes a funny and heartwarming look at the struggle to find that spirit of the holidays amid the avalanche of commercialism, stress and […]

Playful night of fitness fun at Reinhardt Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) November 7, 2012 – Shellie Braggs  and her two children, Sacha and Sherma, came out to support and exercise at the  Fitness Up To Play 60 Club held at Reinhardt Elementary. The event was part of a $2,500 grant awarded to Reinhardt for physical education and cafeteria equipment. This night included a salad […]

The scene behind the scenes of ‘Rimers of Eldritch’

(Wylie East High School) Lights, camera, action, cue music, props are broken. The last two aren’t as well-known but they are what make the show a great production. Without the “techies,” the show couldn’t go on. The technology students are responsible for building sets, cuing lights and music and ensuring that all props and stage […]