Texas Bar Foundation Donates $7,500 to Lone Star CASA

Rockwall, TX (November 14, 2023) – The Texas Bar Foundation recently made a generous donation of $7,500 to Lone Star CASA, an organization which provides children experiencing abuse and neglect with a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer to advocate for their best interest in court. Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation […]

Lone Star CASA Swears in New Volunteers

Lone Star CASA Swears in New Volunteers

Rockwall, Texas (November 8, 2023) – On Tuesday November 7th, The Honorable Judge Hall officially swore in 4 new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will work with Lone Star CASA to advocate for children and families involved in the foster care system in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties. The […]

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Roundup this Saturday, Nov 11

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Roundup this Saturday, Nov 11

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 5, 2023) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse welcomes the community to its annual Roundup from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 in historic downtown Rockwall.  The family-friendly event will feature live music, dance performances, free pony rides, a marketplace and food vendors. Enjoy performances by country music singer Mike Randall, Dobbs […]

Rockwall Meals on Wheels and North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging: Medicare Plan Finder & Phone Scams

Rockwall Meals on Wheels and North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging: Medicare Plan Finder & Phone Scams

Rockwall, TX (November 2, 2023) – Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County (MOWSS) partners with the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging to provide support and resources for caregivers and seniors. This month an online conference on Medicare Plans and Phone Scams will be offered. November 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am CST This […]

Cheers for CASA benefitting Lone Star CASA

Cheers for CASA benefitting Lone Star CASA

Rockwall, TX (November 2, 2023) – Lone Star CASA is pleased to announce the generous business that will be participating in Cheers for CASA during the month of November. This month-long initiative invites local businesses to select a specific item from their menu, or host a specialty day, from which they will designate a portion […]

Meet TJ: Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet TJ: Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (October 23, 2023) – Hi, my name is TJ! I am a sweet guy who can be a little shy at first, but once I open up, I will be your best companion! I get along well with dogs of all sizes, and I love to play chase with my furry friends. I […]

Hot off the press: Blue Ribbon News-Rockwall County November 2023 print edition

Hot off the press: Blue Ribbon News-Rockwall County November 2023 print edition

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX –Oct. 20, 2023 — Our latest print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes, but you can preview a digital version of our November issue right now by clicking the cover image below. The print edition delivers to about 17,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County, highlighing hometown good […]

Rockwall Art League Meet-the-Artist and Pop Up Gallery set for November 5 – 9

Rockwall Art League Meet-the-Artist and Pop Up Gallery set for November 5 – 9

Rockwall, TX (October 20, 2023) – You’re Invited to a Meet-the-Artist Reception on Thursday, November 9th, from 5:30 to 8:00pm at Springhill Suites by Marriott Rockwall. Join Rockwall Art League & Springhill Suites by Marriott as we kick off the season with a casual evening of art, entertainment, light appetizers and drinks for purchase. Enjoy […]

District Judge sentences repeat offender to 40 years for distribution of cocaine

District Judge sentences repeat offender to 40 years for distribution of cocaine

Rockwall, TX (October 16, 2023) – Late last week, 382nd Judicial District Judge Brett Hall sentenced Anthony Maurice McGhee to forty (40) years in the penitentiary after McGhee pled guilty to Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1, namely, cocaine. McGhee, 41, from Knoxville, Tennessee, was arrested on November 30, 2022 […]

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Humor in Uniform

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Humor in Uniform

Rockwall, TX (October 16, 2023) – This article was first published in December of 2009 and then again in 2020. It is being repeated at the request of numerous readers. Anyone who spent any time in Vietnam, especially around the Danang area, knew of “Monkey Mountain”. It was one of several spindly shafts of rock […]

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