Rockwall FFA named Grand Champion at State Fair of Texas Agriculture Mechanics Show

Rockwall FFA named Grand Champion at State Fair of Texas Agriculture Mechanics Show

(ROCKWALL – October 21, 2013) Rockwall FFA was awarded Grand Champion of the 2013 State Fair of Texas Agriculture Mechanics Show with a 36′ hydraulic dove tail deck over float with air ride suspension trailer. The trailer was constructed by Rockwall-Heath High School 2013 graduate Tucker Doughty and Rockwall High School Junior Zach Thomasson. Will […]

Heath couple raises six sons, six Eagle Scouts

Heath couple raises six sons, six Eagle Scouts

(HEATH – October 21, 2013) Six sons. Six Eagle Scouts. And all are enjoying successful, service-oriented careers or are on their way to establishing one. That’s the legacy that Heath residents Ed and Debbie Thatcher have created as they raised their sons with a life centered around the activities and core values of the Boy […]

Rockwall Pumpkin Patch closes after 25 years

Rockwall Pumpkin Patch closes after 25 years

Student volunteers help make Rockwall tradition a success PRINT & BRING COUPON BELOW TO RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON A SINGLE PURCHASE UP TO $50! (ROCKWALL – October 20, 2013) The first truckload of pumpkins arrived two days before the Grand Opening of Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch. The large tent was set up and the […]

Enter our Blue Ribbon News weekly drawing

Enter our Blue Ribbon News weekly drawing

WINNER EVERY FRIDAY (October 20, 2013) HERE’S HOW YOU CAN BE NEXT… Blue Ribbon News and The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary have teamed up to say thank you for following our GOOD NEWS and to wish you a happy holiday season. Every Friday through Dec. 13, one lucky Blue Ribbon News reader will win […]

Rockwall veterans invited to old-fashioned ‘drive-thru’ style USO Canteen

Rockwall veterans invited to old-fashioned ‘drive-thru’ style USO Canteen

Rest Haven and The Flower Box to host Veteran’s Day old-fashioned USO Canteen (ROCKWALL – October 24, 2013) On Monday, November 11th, from 7 to 9 a.m., Ted Cain’s Used Car Lot on Rockwall’s Historic Downtown Square will be transformed into an old-fashioned USO Canteen with festive decorations, music and refreshments. All local veterans, along with […]

Pinktoberfest to feature Amber Carrington

Pinktoberfest to feature Amber Carrington

(ROYSE CITY – October 20, 2013) LaRue Chic Boutique presents Pinktoberfest, a day dedicated to bringing the community together in support of breast cancer awareness, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, October 24. Rockwall’s own Amber Carrington, semi-finalist on NBC’s The Voice, will perform live at 6:30 p.m. See flyer for details. Please click […]

Williams MS Robotics Club receives donation from Air Force Association

Williams MS Robotics Club receives donation from Air Force Association

(ROCKWALL ISD – October 19, 2013) The Robotics Club is the “place to be” at Williams Middle School this year. Not only is the excitement growing among the students, but our local Air Force Association chapter in Rockwall is taking notice as well. Vance Clark from the Air Force Association presented a check for $750 […]

Rockwall resident sings at event honoring fallen CIA agents

(ROCKWALL – October 19, 2013) The CIA Officers Memorial Foundation held their charity dinner event at The Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas, TX on October 14, 2013. The foundation provides support for the families of fallen CIA agents. The featured remarks were by General Michael Hayden, USAF (Ret.), Former Director, National Security Agency and Central […]

Halloween Bash, costume contest at Dodie’s Oct 26

Halloween Bash, costume contest at Dodie’s Oct 26

(ROCKWALL / HARBOR – October 19, 2013) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor will host a Halloween Party on Saturday night, October 26th. Enjoy some trick-or-treating and Halloween festivities early in the evening at The Harbor during Rockwall’s Halloween Extravaganza (Dodie’s will be passing out treats!) and then join Dodie’s for a night for a […]

Free Bokwa class Nov 2 at Rockwall Harbor

Free Bokwa class Nov 2 at Rockwall Harbor

(ROCKWALL – October 19, 2013) Join the FREE Bokwa by The Lake fitness class on Nov 2nd at The Harbor. It’s open to anyone and everyone. Bokwa is like Zumba but they modified the steps to make it a little less difficult. Submitted by Andrew Ainsworth, Recreation Coordinator, City of Rockwall.  Please click here to […]