(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 15, 2019) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt has appointed decorated Vietnam War hero, Joseph P. Lynch, to the Housing Authority Board. The board oversees the dwellings set aside for elderly and needy residents in the City of Rockwall. Fifteen year Rockwall resident and local hero, Mr. Lynch, brings a unique experience as the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 15, 2019) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized its Student of Honor for the week of Jan. 7 from Linda Lyon Elementary School, 6th grader Landry Warner. Rotarian and County Judge David Sweet joined Linda Lyon Principal Megan Gist in honoring Landry during last week’s Noon Rotary Club meeting. “Landry is a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 14, 2019) The Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week, Indiana, is an active 11-week-old Australian Cattle dog mix that was dealing with mange, but now her hair is growing back nicely. She just wants someone to teach her what is appropriate and what isn’t. She is crate trained and learning […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 10, 2019) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to kick off its 90th anniversary with a bang! Don’t miss “The Greatest Chamber” 2019 Annual Banquet on January 24th, 2019 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. The event will start off will awe inspiring circus acts and entertainment followed by dinner […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 9, 2019) Starting Monday, January 21st, the Christian Emphasis Committee of the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Board of Managers will present a 6-week “BE THE DAD” seminar OPEN TO ALL FATHERS (members and non-members). The study, which will meet at 7:30PM every Monday in the Rockwall YMCA conference room, is […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – January 8, 2018) Blue Ribbon News is honored to have been nominated for BEST PRACTICES IN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT and our hard-working team needs your vote! Cast your ballot at rockwallchambervotes.com. This award by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce showcases a company that demonstrates a commitment to community involvement and philanthropy as part of its core business […]
The Republican Party of Rockwall County will host its annual fundraiser celebrating former President Ronald Reagan at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront. The theme of this year’s event is “The American Dream” and will feature keynote speakers Ann-Marie Murrell and Morgan Brittany of PolitiChicks. In 2011, Ann-Marie Murrell helped create […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 7, 2019) I spent 40 plus years caring for folks who had had heart attacks. In that period of time I honed my skills to know when they would go south with their symptoms, learning to anticipate their progress (or lack thereof) based on the area of their heart involved, lab […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 28, 2018) It’s almost time to ring in 2019! Blue Ribbon News asked folks around Rockwall County about their resolutions and goals for the new year.
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 26, 2018) If you want a unique experience in 2019, head down to the Snowy Range Alpacas farm located right here in Rockwall! This small farm boasts a beautiful herd of alpacas hand selected and bred for their attractive colors, quality fleece and remarkable lineage. Alpaca owner Kathryn Klepak first started […]