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 […]

Rockwall County, TxDOT, area officials celebrate completion of improvements at I-30 & FM 3549

Rockwall County, TxDOT, area officials celebrate completion of improvements at I-30 & FM 3549

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 28, 2019) Rockwall County Commissioners and area elected officials celebrated the completion of the IH 30/FM 3549 Interchange project last week with a ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony. The IH 30/FM 3549 Interchange project began construction on September 6, 2016 at a total cost of $32, 822,301. Texas Department of Transportation awarded […]

Memorial Garden to pay tribute to 98-year-old Rockwall resident Kathryn Hall at Reese Manor

Memorial Garden to pay tribute to 98-year-old Rockwall resident Kathryn Hall at Reese Manor

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 24, 2019) The community is welcome as Reese Manor Senior Housing dedicates a memorial garden to longtime resident Kathryn Hall, who passed away last April at 98 years old. Kathryn lived in Rockwall her entire life, and was considered a family member of the Rockwall Housing Authority for 14 years. During […]

Jones Elementary School first-grade authors light up the red carpet

Jones Elementary School first-grade authors light up the red carpet

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 24, 2019) The first graders at Jones Elementary have been hard at work learning how to write!  The students start out by drawing pictures to express their ideas to create their first draft, then they edit for spelling, punctuation and capitalization. Once the students completed the final draft, they created their final […]

Mac & Cheese and Pancakes Food Drive at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School

Mac & Cheese and Pancakes Food Drive at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 24, 2019) For the third year, Amy Parks-Heath Elementary partnered with the local organization, Mac & Cheese and Pancakes, for a school-wide food drive. Mac & Cheese and Pancakes was created by Kaden Newton.  Kaden, who just happens to be a student at Celia Hays Elementary, has been a fan of the […]