How to control your blood pressure the natural way

(ROWLETT, TX – May 7, 2015) High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common condition found in people of all ages. If left untreated, it can cause harm to a body’s organs and lead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure and other health problems without a person even know it’s occurring. There are […]

Blue Ribbon News Mother’s Day edition hits mailboxes

Blue Ribbon News Mother’s Day edition hits mailboxes

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (May 7, 2015) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which is on its way to more than 18,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath this week.  And now we’re delivering to the Woodcreek community in Fate! To submit your good news and events for publication, email . CLICK IMAGE […]

Pruitt joins area mayors as part of panel discussion for realtors

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2015) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt participated in a panel discussion with other area mayors this morning at the Dallas Athletic Club.  He was joined by Garland Mayor Douglas Athas, Mesquite Mayor John Monoco, Rowlett Mayor Todd Gottel, and Sunnyvale Mayor Jim Phaup. The panel, entitled “Mayor’s Forum – What’s Going on […]

Treasure collecting Rockwall couple is ‘rich’ in heart

Meet Mike and Patricia Keegan, giving back to the community they call home (ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2015) Local residents Mike and Patricia Keegan have been around; with jobs that have taken them from different parts of the country and beyond to places such as Guacara, Venezuela, to the nearly 30 years they’ve lived […]

Lake Pointe Food Pantry offers ‘Choice Day’ for residents needing food assistance

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 1, 2015) The Lake Pointe Church food pantry and the North Texas Food Bank continue to make a positive impact on the community through LP food pantry’s CHOICE Day program, helping to end local hunger while sharing Christ and building believers. Lake Pointe Church began a partnership with the North Texas […]

PHOTOS: Aspasians Spring Craft Fair 2015

PHOTOS: Aspasians Spring Craft Fair 2015

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 28, 2015) The Aspasians Spring Craft Show welcomed a huge turnout Saturday, April 25 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium and parking lot. Here’s a sampling of the event’s success, shared in photos taken by Austin Wells and Richard Redig of Blue Ribbon News, as well as Lindsey Spraggins and Jenni Knox with Aspasians. Click […]

Rockwall veteran selected to fly in WWII era bi-plane

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 30, 2015) Former U.S. Navy fighter pilot J. Waymon Rose, a resident of Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rockwall, is one of six senior veterans selected to soar the skies over Dallas-Fort Worth in a World War II era bi-plane. The “Day of Recognition” is made possible by […]

Introducing free outdoor summer music series at Rockwall’s San Jacinto Plaza

Introducing free outdoor summer music series at Rockwall’s San Jacinto Plaza

(ROCKWALL, TX) Introducing the San Jacinto Plaza Live Music lineup happening Friday and Saturday evenings, May through September, in Downtown Rockwall’s newest public space. The community is welcome to bring lawn chairs, food, beverages (small coolers),  family and friends to enjoy the live entertainment from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at San Jacinto Plaza. Cafe style […]

Meet the 2015-16 Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 21, 2015) The Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers recently held tryouts for their 2015-2016 team. Twenty-two new members were added to this award winning team. The Highsteppers are under the direction of Monica Lyon and Assistant Director Anna Blair. Pictured are: Jr. Lt. Audrey Lawrence, Jr. Lt. McKenzie Bryant, Jr. Lt. Shawnee Gillham, Karina […]