Christmas Light Boat Parade planned for Dec. 12 on Lake Ray Hubbard

Christmas Light Boat Parade planned for Dec. 12 on Lake Ray Hubbard

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 31, 2020) Calling all boaters that want to join a Christmas light boat parade on Saturday, December 12 on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. The boats will leave Sapphire Bay Marina (at Dalrock and I-30) at approximately 6:30 p.m., head down the I-30 bridge to the Rockwall Harbor arriving at approximately 7:00pm. […]

COVID-19: Important Message to the Community from Texas Health Hospital Rockwall President Cindy Perrin

COVID-19: Important Message to the Community from Texas Health Hospital Rockwall President Cindy Perrin

ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 25, 2020 – Your hometown hospital has a bustling campus with new construction touching every department in the facility as we add services and beds in an exciting 3-year, $92m expansion project. While that happy, mammoth endeavor unfolds there is a separate whirlwind of activity creating its own chaos. New walls […]

Rockwall health and rehab facility ‘walks the walk’

Rockwall health and rehab facility ‘walks the walk’

ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 25, 2020 – With COVID-19 concerns top of mind, Highland Meadows Health and Rehab – like many skilled nursing and long-term care facilities – has spent the last several months adapting, pivoting, and following strict protocols to help ensure the safety of patients, staff, and the families who care about them. “There […]

Pay it forward and Shop Small® this holiday season

Pay it forward and Shop Small® this holiday season

ROCKWALL, TX – November 25, 2020 — During a pandemic, there’s no better way to support your community than by shopping local this holiday season! When your dollars are spent in local shops and retail, that money goes back into the community in many ways. It helps boost community improvement projects, creates jobs within the […]

Rockwall YMCA, Meals on Wheels bring Thanksgiving to homebound seniors in need

Rockwall YMCA, Meals on Wheels bring Thanksgiving to homebound seniors in need

ROCKWALL, TX – November 24, 2020 — The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall and Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County (MOWSS) provided groceries for local homebound seniors in need to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal this week. The Rockwall Y partnered with MOWSS to identify elderly clients in the area who might not otherwise […]

Wreaths Across America: Community welcome at laying of wreaths at Rest Haven Rockwall

Wreaths Across America: Community welcome at laying of wreaths at Rest Haven Rockwall

REMEMBER the Fallen. HONOR those who Serve. TEACH children the value of freedom. ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 24, 2020 – Wreaths Across America will be at Rest Haven Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Rockwall on Saturday, December 19 to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of remembrance wreaths on the graves of […]

Blue Ribbon News Holiday 2020 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News Holiday 2020 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL, TX – October 5, 2020 — Below is a digital look at our Holiday 2020 print edition. Our print publication delivers 8x/year to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are usually available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall […]

Meet Fritz, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Fritz, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 23, 2020 – Fritz is looking for his forever family! He’s still a little skittish, but he’s also sweet and curious and oh-so-cute!! Fritz is microchipped, neutered, FeLV/FIV negative, and current on his vaccines. Contact Rockwall Pets at   for more info or to arrange a meeting! Submitted by Shari Thompson. Our […]