Rockwall, TX (February 5, 2025) – It’s no secret that David and Brenda Hughes have been lighting up their home in The Shores for many years with a dazzling Christmas display. Each December, countless families gather on Plummer Drive in Rockwall to experience the grand extravaganza, and to pay tribute to their late son, Nathaniel, by […]
Rockwall, TX (February 5, 2025) – You don’t want to miss the February 22, 2025 Member Meeting, featuring Donna Norton, Rockwall Art League’s (RAL) very own certified Zentangle teacher, is going to lead RAL Members in a Zentangle drawing session! Not only will you leave with new drawing skills, you will discover the wonderful benefit […]
Rockwall, TX (February 4, 2025) – Each year for Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples to share stories of how they met. Publishing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions. This year the response was overwhelming. Stay tuned to our Facebook page as Valentine’s Day approaches. The names […]
Rockwall, TX (February 4, 2025) – Just days after Christmas, Tagg and Katie Petersen received a gift in the form of a phone call they anxiously anticipated. The caller let them know a heart was available for their son, Ridge, who was experiencing heart failure. Ridge, now 9 years old, was born with a heart […]
Washington DC (February 4, 2025) – Heath, Texas’ very own former Mayor has been sworn in as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Vice President JD Vance administered the oath of office in a ceremony at the White House. Director Ratcliffe is the first person ever to serve as both Director of the CIA […]
Rockwall, TX (February 3, 2025) – I traveled to Scotland this past summer with my daughter and future son-in-law. Samantha was invited to present at a psychology conference as part of her PhD program. We toured Glasgow, Edinburgh, and a good bit of The Highlands – even explored the depths of Loch Ness for Nessie […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 3, 2025) —Our Valentine’s print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes this week, but you can preview a digital version of our special “How I Met My Mate” issue right now by clicking the cover image below. For 13 years, we’ve served as Rockwall County’s number one […]
Rockwall, TX (January 31, 2025) – The Rockwall-Heath Chapter of Young Men’s Service League (YMSL) hosted Jenny Carter and Sean Carter of When Sean Speaks for a joint presentation with the Wylie and Heath Harbor Chapters of YMSL. Sean and his mother, Jenny, speak to organizations all over the county on alcohol awareness, consequences of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 29, 2025) The Rockwall County Republican Party has announced hat Lt. Governor Dan Patrick will be the keynote speaker for the annual Lincoln-Reagan Day “We The People Celebrate” event set for Saturday, March 1 at Boyd Farm in Lavon. Dan Patrick has been serving Texans since 2015 as Texas 42nd Lieutenant Governor. Patrick […]
Rockwall, TX (January 29, 2025) – Rockwall County Library announces their location as an official AARP tax site. As an official site, from February through April, the library will host free tax counseling and tax returns to community members on a first come, first serve basis. The sessions will only be held on Saturdays and […]