Boys & GIrls Clubs of Northeast Texas is Joining the Global GivingTuesday Movement to make a difference in the lives of the youth of Northeast Texas (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 11, 2019) This GivingTuesday, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas will celebrate giving by accepting gifts from those who want to make a difference […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 11, 2019) Meet Spike! He is about a year old, and his favorite hobbies include playing with toys, chewing on bones, doing zoomies around the yard, and being the “little spoon” on the couch. He absolutely adores being around his people, and makes the BEST “Netflix and chill” cuddle buddy! He’s crate-trained, […]
Q&A with Lone Star CASA Executive Director (ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 10, 2019) After serving two decades advocating for abused and neglected children in Rockwall and Kaufman counties, Lucille Bell will celebrate her retirement from the Lone Star CASA program as its executive director at the end of November. Blue Ribbon News caught up with Bell […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 5, 2019) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, located at 1210 N. Goliad in Rockwall, is currently collecting donations in order to send 200 care packages to military personnel ahead of Thanksgiving. The community is encouraged to stop in with donations and join in on “Packing Day” to help prepare the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2019) Last week my veteran’s recollection was a gut-wrenching loss of a friend who died at the Stuart Airshow while flying his OV-1 Mohawk. Now it seems most appropriate to close the loop with the “Good News” story of Mohawk tail number “926” because hers is wonderful story woven into the […]
Stouts vs. Porters (ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 8, 2019) As the weather becomes steadily colder, many of us beer lovers will begin to move away from the lighter beers that kept us cool and refreshed all summer and start down a much darker path, the roasty goodness of stout & porter boulevard. Few beer […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 8, 2019) Enjoy the Christmas lighted boat parade on Lake Ray Hubbard on Saturday, Dec. 14. Viewing available the docks at the Rockwall Harbor at 7 p.m., as well as from Chandlers Landing at 7:30 p.m., and again from the Rockwall Harbor at 8 p.m. Those wishing to decorate their boats […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 8, 2019) Now this is something you don’t see every day. But for folks who have encountered Bigfoot, and for those who are curious and want to learn more, the First Annual Metro Bigfoot Potluck Meet and Greet will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at Harry Myers […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2019) Rockwall High School counseling staff was recently selected as a Lone Star State School Counselor Association (LSSSCA) GOLD Winner for the 2019 school year. Rockwall High School is one of three high schools in the state of Texas to receive this honor. Winning this Gold award qualifies them for the national Recognized ASCA […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2019) Rockwall ISD students were recently honored for their National Merit honors at The Scholastic Champions event. Each student gave a speech and brought their most influential teacher with them. Seventeen Rockwall ISD students are among the top 5% throughout the nation recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Additionally, 10 students […]