Editor’s Note: Blue Ribbon News is pleased to welcome ‘Here We Grow: Tips from Rockwall County Master Gardeners’ as an exclusive new feature in our publication. This guest column and photos by Michele Campbell, President, Rockwall County Master Gardener Association. ROCKWALL, TX (March 25, 2024) – As spring weather arrives, it’s time for the usual […]
Rockwall, TX (March 25, 2024) – Good morning everyone! I’m Ashley, and I’m a very good girl! I enjoy walks and giving my foster family lots of love and snuggles. I will be just the right family companion for a very lucky family! I am 5-months old, dog-friendly, spayed, microchipped, and current on age-appropriate vaccines. […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 21, 2024) – The Rockwall County Local Regional Emergency Food and Shelter Board #8332-00 HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM. Rockwall County has been chosen to receive $ 49,070.00 in Phase 41 funding to […]
Fate, TX (March 20, 2024) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has announced a new location in Rockwall County to help accomplish their goal of drowning prevention. Beginning in April, swim lessons will be offered at the Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy located in Fate, TX. The ability to swim can be taught early to […]
Rockwall, TX (March 14, 2024) – The Rockwall County Library has announced a schedule of entertaining and educational events planned for this spring that are sure to please all ages and interests. Spring Community Festival – Thursday, March 28 – 5:30pm – 7:30pm This fun, family-oriented resource fair offers activities and helpful information for area […]
Rockwall, TX (March 14, 2024) – The Republican Women Scholarship Fund invites all golfers to participate in the upcoming Swing for the Stars Charity Golf Event, where swinging your clubs will make a real impact. The tournament takes place at Buffalo Creek Golf Club on Friday, April 5 with registration at 11:30am followed by lunch […]
Rockwall, TX (March 13, 2024) – The Mobile Food Pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church next Tuesday, March 19. The pantry is open from 9:00am-11:00am and will be stationed on the church property at 1305 Damascus Road in Rockwall. The February Food Pantry served 176 families with fresh fruit, vegetables, […]
Rockwall, TX (March 11, 2024) – Rockwall’s oldest organization will bring its one-of-a-kind Livestock Show, Agriculture Mechanics Show and Market Sale back to the grounds of the Rockwall County Courthouse for the 71st year on March 20-23. The Youth Fair of Rockwall County showcases the hard work and dedication of area youth in the […]
Rockwall, TX (March 6, 2024) – Rockwall Rotary Club and District Governor John Curtis, a member of the Rockwall club, are honored to announce Rockwall as the host site for Rotary District 5810 Boots and Bling Annual Conference on April 12 and 13. District 5810 includes over 2,500 Rotarians in 65 Clubs in Collin, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 6, 2024) – IGT, a global gaming provider, announced today its commitment to supporting the Rockwall community through significant donations to four distinguished service organizations. The donations, totaling $30,000 worth of advanced technology, aim to enhance resources for children, students, and Veterans throughout the Rockwall Community. The beneficiaries include: Rockwall County Helping […]