Pickles, peppers from Pumpkin Patch recipes available

ROCKWALL, TX (July 8, 2014) Fans of the famous Pumpkin Patch pickles and jalapeño peppers will still be able to get these popular delicacies, but orders must be placed no later than August 1st.  They will be available in September thanks to the efforts of Carolyn Duckworth and crew who are making them over the […]

Master’s Quartet to perform at FUMC Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (July 8, 2014) On Sunday, August 10, 4:00pm at First United Methodist Church, 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane, Rockwall, the Master’s Quartet from Midlothian will sing traditional gospel music at the annual Old Fashioned Chautauqua program, sponsored by the Sailsetters 55 and better group. The public is invited. The Masters have been together […]

Rockwall swimmers rise to the top in Lifeguard Games

Rockwall swimmers rise to the top in Lifeguard Games

ROCKWALL, TX (July 7, 2014) On Saturday, June 28th, a few Rockwall area swimmers participated in the North Texas Lifeguard games held in Denton. Two teams from Rockwall entered – the Sea Dragons with Ruth Huffman, Sammy Mears, Amelia Warren and Nicole Bruner, and the Krazy Krakens, with Forrest Harbin, Jack Conner, Janelle Hummingbird and […]

FUMC Heath to host Workshop of Wonders VBS

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (July 7, 2014) First United Methodist Church in Heath will present the Workshop of Wonders Vacation Bible School where children ages four years through completed fifth grade can learn about God and build a relationship with Him. VBS begins with a Sandwich Supper from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 20. The event […]

Rockwall Kiwanis Club seeks new members, meets Tuesdays

International service group makes big impact at home Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County meets from noon to 1 p.m. every Tuesday at the Rockwall Wedding Chapel, 305 S. Fannin.  For more information, visit Kiwanis at rockwallkiwansis.org or call 972-722-6001. ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 7, 2014) The Kiwanis Club is an international group dedicated to serving […]

Rockwall Fourth of July Parade (PHOTOS)

Rockwall Fourth of July Parade (PHOTOS)

ROCKWALL, TX (July 6, 2014) Rockwall donned the red, white and blue for the hometown parade this Saturday. Click on the images below to enlarge. Share your Fourth of July photos and we’ll share them at Blue Ribbon News!

In-Sync welcomes first white tiger

WYLIE, TX. (July 5, 2014) Monday, June 30th, the Wylie In-Sync Exotics received a call from someone searching for a new home for a five-year old female white tiger. The tiger belonged to a breeder who was not getting the “results” he had hoped for, and the man wanted to get rid of her. Coming to […]

Lake Bennett, Taylormade Junior Championship winner

ROCKWALL, TX. (July 5,  2014) 4th grader at Nebbie Williams, Lake Bennett, came back from 5 strokes down to win the Taylormade Junior Championship, sponsored by PGA Superstores of America. The tournament took place at TPC Craig Ranch on June 23 & 24. This was a two day 36 hole event with over 150 competitors in age groups […]

Save your landscape for better days

UPDATE (August 5, 2014) LOCATION CHANGE! We just word that the Conference on Water Solutions described below has been moved to the County Extension Office, 915 Whitmore Ste. B, Rockwall, TX 75087.  A conference on water solutions ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX. (July 3, 2014) On Saturday August 9 from 10 – 1 pm the Rockwall County Master […]

Celebrate Recovery at Eastridge Church of Christ: A ‘Minimony’

ROCKWALL (July 7, 2014) Celebrate Recovery at Eastridge Church of Christ is a ministry for people to work on their relationship with God and others. At Celebrate Recovery, you can find healing from any hurt, habit, or hang-up. Friday nights 7pm Eastridge Church of Christ 670 Stodghill Road Rockwall, Texas 75087 celebraterecoveryrockwall.com A ‘Minimony’ “The first time I […]