Pancakes, Christmas Bazaar to benefit Sammy Knostman Memorial Fund

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – October 21, 2015) Join Pancakes for the Park & Christmas Bazaar from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 5 at the Rockwall-Heath High School Cafeteria, 801 Laurence Drive, to benefit the Sammy Knostman Memorial Fund. $10. The Blue Ribbon News print edition is delivered free to more than 18,000 homes throughout Rockwall […]

Meet Ruby Rose, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2015) Ruby Rose is a 1 1/2 year old American Pit Bull Terrier mix with a stunning red brindle coat. She is friendly with other dogs but does not get along well with cats. This elegant lady can be shy when first meeting someone new, but is quickly becoming more comfortable […]

Rockwall Breakfast Rotary to host Pancake Fundraiser benefiting Coats for Kids

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2015) Rockwall Breakfast Rotary will host a pancake breakfast fundraising event from 8 to 10 a.m. this Saturday, October 24 at Applebee’s in Rockwall. The cost is $8 and includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage and drink. All proceeds go to the Breakfast Rotary’s Coats for Kids event, November 7. Last year, […]

Rockwall Kiwanis installs new officers, names Kiwanian of the Year

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2015) The Rockwall Kiwanis would like to congratulate its newly installed officers for the 2015-2016 term. Christine Davis, Timpy Ondrusek, and Frank Richardson were installed as Club Directors. Frank Richardson was voted “Kiwanian of the Year,” Mary Smith as Club Treasurer, Gwen Monahan as Secretary, Maryann Hall as President, Sandra […]

Paintings by world-renowned artist Don Snell to be auctioned Saturday

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2015) Local auctioneer and “Voice of Rockwall” Gary Freedman will auction off 20 paintings by world-renowned artist Don Snell this Saturday, October 24 at the Uptown Downtown Art Gallery, 301 N. San Jacinto in downtown Rockwall. Doors open at 6 p.m.; the auction will begin at 7.         […]

Rockwall Sports Center Yellowjacket Update – Homecoming Victory

Rockwall Sports Center Yellowjacket Update – Homecoming Victory

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2015) Video update on the Rockwall Yellowjackets 58-47 victory over Sachse and a look ahead to a matchup against 4-0 Rowlett: The Blue Ribbon News print edition is delivered free to more than 18,000 homes throughout Rockwall and Heath.  To share your good news and events, email . For advertising inquiries […]

Rockwall City Council supports Proposition 7 for Statewide Transportation Funding

Rockwall City Council supports Proposition 7 for Statewide Transportation Funding

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2015) The Rockwall City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting Proposition 7, a constitutional amendment that will appear on the November 3, 2015 ballot for voter approval.  If approved, Proposition 7 would require the State to allocate portions of certain sales, use tax, and motor vehicle sales revenue to be […]

Williams Middle School honors custodian Berta Soliz

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2015) Berta Soliz was honored recently as SSC’s Employee of the Month.  Mr. George Kelsey, Unit Manager for SSC who employs the custodial staff at Williams Middle School in Rockwall, surprised Berta with a plaque and gift certificate for all her hard work and commitment to her job.  Berta is a huge part of […]

Happy birthday to Jones Elementary’s SRO

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2015) Students at Jones Elementary celebrated with School Resource Officer Shouse for his birthday on Monday, October 19. They all love Officer Shouse! Submitted by Jennifer Holton, Dorris Jones Elementary, PE Teacher.  To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so […]

Dobbs students create dioramas depicting lives of Native American tribes

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2015) Fourth Graders at Dobbs Elementary in Ms. Pitts class created dioramas depicting the lives of Native American tribes in Texas using shoeboxes and materials found in the classroom. Following their research of Native Texans, students will showcase their products around school to visitors and others students at Dobbs. Submitted […]