Rockwall High counselors earn prestigious Silver Award

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2018) The Lone Star State School Counselor Association recognized the Rockwall High School counseling department with the Silver Award at the 2018 LSSSCA Annual Conference in Frisco, Texas on November 6. The Lone Star State Award is an award that recognizes effective and outstanding school counseling programs in the state of […]

Ratcliffe sweeps reelection in Texas’ 4th District

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2018) Congressman John Ratcliffe issued the following statement upon winning reelection to the 4th Congressional District of Texas. The Associated Press called the race with Ratcliffe leading 75% to 23%. “It is the privilege of my lifetime to represent the Fourth District of Texas in Congress. I’m incredibly grateful for the […]

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: Simple Beef Stroganoff

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 4, 2018) As the temperatures begin to drop, my appetite tends to lean towards cozy, comfort foods. In looking for a recipe that would fit that desire, I stumbled upon an old McLendon-Chisholm Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Cookbook. It looks to be from around the mid 70’s. The pages were typed with […]

Twelve-year-old Rockwall boy takes first place in fiddle competition

Twelve-year-old Rockwall boy takes first place in fiddle competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 3, 2018)  Twelve-year-old Cody Conner of Rockwall, an Utley Middle School student, recently competed in the Fiddle Contest at the 28th Annual Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing Festival Oct. 26-28 at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Cody won first place for his age division, earning a $1,500 scholarship. Cody has […]

Rockwall ISD Education Foundation to host Trailblazer Benefit & Bonfire Saturday

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 30, 2018) Join the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation for their Trailblazer Benefit and Bonfire to celebrate 15 years of supporting RISD students and educators. The celebration is Saturday, November 3rd at Summerfield at Tate Farms beginning at 6:30 p.m. The first-ever “Trailblazer Award” will be presented to a community member who exemplifies […]

Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band Heading to State Contest

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 30, 2018) The Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band qualified for the UIL State Marching Contest after two spectacular performances in prelims and finals at the Area C Marching Contest. The group will travel to San Antonio this Sunday and perform in prelims at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Monday, […]

Blue Ribbon News November 2018 Print Edition Hits Mailboxes Throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News November 2018 Print Edition Hits Mailboxes Throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (October 29, 2018) Here’s a digital look at our November print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, and various local […]

New Year’s Eve Gala to benefit Rockwall youth

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 29, 2018) Join the Boys and Girls Club for the Greatest Show! A fun-filled event on December 31st, 2018 offers residents in the North Texas area a destination New Year’s Eve experience close to home, all for a great cause. Join us for the #MillionDreams we’re gonna make for the youth of […]

Patriot PAWS announces Purina sponsorhip

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 28, 2018) Patriot PAWS Service Dogs is proud to announce a sponsorship agreement with Purina, a global leader in Petcare, naming Purina Pro Plan as the exclusive food provider for the Patriot PAWS Service Dogs Training Program. Patriot PAWS is a national non-profit organization based in Rockwall, TX, that trains and provides […]