ROCKWALL, TX (July 10, 2014) While the temperatures climb and we head into the lazy days of summer, Rockwall County Helping Hands is busy making plans to help local kids in struggling families get a good start into the new school year. Rockwall County Helping Hands is undertaking a task to raise money and gather […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 10, 2014) Local civic-minded golfers got their daily dose of iron and helped drive the cause at the Rockwall Classic Golf Tournament benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands. The first annual event was held June 30th at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. The sell-out friendly competition began at 11:30 am with lunch, shotgun start at 1:00 followed by dinner […]
ROCKWALL / ROYSE CITY, TX (July 9, 2014) The deadline to register for Big Gus’ Swampadelic Catfish Tourney & Fry is Thursday, July 10 at noon. Hosted by the Bare Knuckles Babes, the tournament will take place Saturday from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse in Royse City. Jennifer Drake, […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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, 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!
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 […]