Raising Cane’s donates more than $144,000 to Rockwall’s Patriot PAWS Service Dogs

Raising Cane’s donates more than $144,000 to Rockwall’s Patriot PAWS Service Dogs

Plush puppy sales support disabled American veterans (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 31, 2019) Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, named after its founder’s beloved yellow lab, “Raising Cane,” launched a nationwide campaign earlier this year to support Patriot PAWS Service Dogs – a Rockwall, Texas-based non-profit that trains and provides the highest quality service dogs at no cost […]

Meet Tucker, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Tucker, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 31, 2019) This sweet boy is Tucker!  He has a great disposition and loves to play. Tucker is about 5 months old and weighs 29 pounds.  He is crate-trained and, so far, seems to be potty-trained as well. Tucker is current on his vaccines, microchipped, and neutered.  Contact info@rockwallpets.com for more info or […]

Salute to Vets: Free Community Concert Nov 9

Salute to Vets: Free Community Concert Nov 9

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 9, 2019) Sideways BBQ proudly announced that it is partnering with the Rockwall Terry Fisher American Legion Post to bring to Rockwall a first-ever, free benefit concert to celebrate veterans and their service from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Rockwall Harbor. “Since serving in the Marine Corps, it […]

Young Adults Town Hall to discuss climate change

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 31, 2019) Climate change will be among the topics of discussion at the upcoming Young Adults Town Hall set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 at Ridgeview Church, 1362 East FM 552 in Rockwall . Climate change will be discussed from a variety of perspectives and within a number of […]

Rockwall Police to host VIN etching at Home Depot

Rockwall Police to host VIN etching at Home Depot

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 30, 2019) The Rockwall Police Department, Texas Automobile Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority and the North Texas Auto Theft Task Force are sponsoring a VIN etching event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November 9 in the  Home Depot Parking Lot, 765 E I-30, Rockwall, TX 75087. What Is VIN Etching? VIN etching […]

Rockwall ISD Education Foundation to host Trailblazer Benefit & Bonfire

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 29, 2019) The 2nd Annual Trailblazer Benefit & Bonfire, presented by Tate Farms, will be Saturday, November 9 from 6:30pm-10:00pm. Join us for a relaxed evening that will benefit Rockwall ISD students and educators. Tickets are $50 per person and include dinner, open bar, live music, dancing and an old-school bonfire. We […]

Rockwall, Heath rivals show class on and off the volleyball court

‘Purpalicious’ players experience show of spirit and grace (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Oct. 29, 2019) At Blue Ribbon News, our mission is to shine the spotlight on the people, places, and events that have a positive impact on our community – and thanks to our readers and this amazing community we live in, sharing good news comes […]

Rest Haven announces partnership with Carriage Services, Inc.

Rest Haven announces partnership with Carriage Services, Inc.

Rest Haven Then & Now (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 28, 2019) 2020 marks a major 50-year milestone of service for Rest Haven Funeral Home and Cemetery.  Since 1970, Dewayne Cain, founder and owner of Rest Haven Funeral Home and Cemetery, has passionately provided Service that Exceeds Expectation to families in Rockwall and the surrounding area. A […]

Rockwall ISD Holds Dedication Ceremony for Virginia Reinhardt Elementary

Rockwall ISD Holds Dedication Ceremony for Virginia Reinhardt Elementary

  (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 28, 2019) Rockwall ISD recently celebrated the opening of the new Reinhardt Elementary School with a dedication ceremony. The new Reinhardt Elementary opened its doors for the first time in the fall of 2019. In attendance were Rockwall ISD board members, namesakes Linda Lyon, Sharon Shannon and Doris Cullins, city and […]

Lake Pointe Church to host Rockwall Community Blood Drive

Lake Pointe Church to host Rockwall Community Blood Drive

Carter BloodCare is grateful for donations: blood shares life, hope with others (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 28, 2019) Giving thanks is a good way to start your day, especially if you enjoy excellent health. Carter BloodCare is thankful for the hundreds of members of our community that volunteer to give of themselves through blood donation, to […]