Rockwall Democrats to host Holiday Pot Luck

ROCKWALL COUNTY (December 4, 2013) Rockwall County Democrats and their families are invited to a Holiday Pot Luck Supper from 7 to p.m.  Monday, December 16 at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E Washington Street, Rockwall. Bring your favorite casserole, side dish or dessert. Unwrapped toys and food donations will be accepted for Rockwall County […]

Registration underway for Jingle Bell Run for Blane

ROCKWALL (December 3, 2013)  Registration is underway for the Jingle Bell Run for Blane Thompson.  The event is set for Saturday, December 14 at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a one mile Fun Run and 5K Run at 9. The sixth annual event honors the memory of Blane […]

Pancakes for the Park Saturday prepared by Rockwall ISD culinary students

ROCKWALL / HEATH (December 2, 2013) Pancakes for the Park will feature a pancake and sausage breakfast prepared by Rockwall ISD Culinary students, photos with Santa and arts and crafts tables. Additionally, there will be music provided by RHHS Fine Arts Groups. Everyone is welcome for this community reunion! To share your good news and […]

Black Friday, Cyber Monday = Bad Business

(December 2, 2013) It’s that time of year again.  Thanksgiving meals with family and/or friends, a long weekend out of school, deteriorating driving conditions (and drivers), and four weeks of consumer craziness. Despite popular misconceptions in the media, the Black Friday weekend is not… A day in honor of the death of bank accounts, the […]

Rockwall Tree Lighting Thursday

ROCKWALL (December 2, 2013) Come for an evening of old fashioned holiday fun and music! Celebrate the 30th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on the lawn at City Hall, at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 5. There will be craft making in Santa’s Workshop, free cookies, hot chocolate, coffee, and live Christmas music. Jolly ole St. Nick […]

History Channel to air episode on Rockwall’s mysterious rock wall

ROCKWALL (November 30, 2013) As many of you may remember, Rockwall experienced some excitement back in the spring when the History Channel’s H2 production team came to Rockwall to research our unique system of subterranean rock walls for a future episode on their America Unearthed television series. The Rockwall County Historical Foundation has just learned that […]

Rest Haven serves up ‘Cocoa & Comfort’ with Angel Wing Remembrance Trees

ROCKWALL/ROWLETT/ROYSE CITY (November 29, 2013) Rest Haven Funeral Homes and Memorial Park is once again offering a special way for families to honor the memory of their loved ones this holiday season. Beginning Monday, December 2, 2013, Angel Wing Remembrance Trees and ornaments will be placed at each of the three Rest Haven Funeral Homes […]

Blue Ribbon News names next winner in weekly giveaway

WINNER EVERY FRIDAY (November 29, 2013) Congratulations to CONNIE CATINCHI who signed up to receive our e-edition newsletter and just won FOUR FREE TICKETS to see the life-sized animatronic dinosaur exhibit OR the Holiday Trail of Lights at The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary! Our Week Four Winner was DIANE PORTER who is excited about […]

Nebbie hosts Night of Thanks, chili cook-off winners recognized

ROCKWALL (November 20, 2013) On Thursday, November 21st, the Nebbie Williams Elementary PTA hosted its annual Night of Thanks. The evening, which included desserts, bingo and prizes, is the PTA’s way of saying thank you to all the Nebbie families who support the PTA and school throughout the year. This year the PTA added a […]

Grand Marshal of Kiwanis Christmas Parade chosen

ROCKWALL (November 27, 2013) Alondra Sanchez, a student at Sharon Shannon Elementary, is the winner of the poster contest to become the Grand Marshal of the 44th Annual Christmas Parade presented by the Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County. Alondra’s artwork best depicted the parade theme “Just Imagine” according to the contest judges.  Her artwork is […]