Fill up with Compressed Natural Gas for 99 cents in Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (February 12, 2015) The Love’s Travel Stop in Rockwall is now dispensing compressed natural gas (CNG) for passenger vehicles and heavy-duty trucks. To celebrate the openings of a handful of new CNG facilities and the availability of Love’s CNG in each market of the Texas Triangle between Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, CNG will […]

Rockwall-based nonprofit celebrates 10 years of helping formerly incarcerated men

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 10, 2015) One Man’s Treasure Clothes Closet recently celebrated ten years of positively impacting the lives of formerly incarcerated men, during its annual Mardi Gras Volunteer Appreciation Get-together. The event honored the hardworking volunteers of the faith-based 501(c)3 organization who dedicate their time each year helping to provide clothing for formerly incarcerated […]

‘Coffee with the Author’ hosted by Shores HOA

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 10, 2015) Heath Author Tim Soyars will give a talk on his book “Where’s Charlie? Memories from A Time of War, Vietnam 1965-1968″ from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, February 24 at Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club, 2600 Champions Blvd. Hosted by the original Shores HOA, the event includes Soyars’ presentation plus […]

Local couples share stories of how they met

Local couples share stories of how they met

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2015) Each year around Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples how they met. Their stories are often sweet, funny and surprising. Sharing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions – and one of our most wildly popular features.   Jon and Lori Bailey The story […]

Springer student places first in 3D Division of Arts & Humanities Young Artist Exhibit

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2015) Litzy Herrera, from Springer Elementary, placed first in the 3D division of the Arts and Humanities Young Artist Exhibit in Rowlett. This competition was open to all of Rockwall and Rowlett area schools.  She will be presented for honors to the Rowlett City Council on March 3. Submitted by Jenny Kaup, […]

What can you do with 20-ton, 12-ft tall blocks of snow?

(Feb. 8, 2015) 2015 brought 16 teams from nine countries – five from the United States – to compete in Breckenridge’s 25th annual Budweiser International Snow Sculpture competition.  Teams of four artists create amazing, short-lived works of art. using only hand tools.  No power tools, internal supports or colorants are allowed.   Some teams lacking a […]

‘Painting with a Purpose’ event raises funds for Women in Need

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8, 2015) Dozens of women gathered recently at the newly opened Painting with a Twist location for a “Painting with a Purpose” event. Crystal White, Mrs. Texas United America, joined the event to benefit the local Women In Need organization, a non profit for victims of domestic violence.These generous ladies raised almost […]