Local sailors fare well at Butterfly Single-Handed National Championships

June 25, 2013 –Doug Peckover of Dallas took home the majority of the hardware from the 2013 Butterfly Single-Handed National Championship on June 19-21, 2013.Hosted by Spring Lake Yacht Club in Spring Lake, Michigan, the turnout was surprisingly light, with only eighteen boats registered. But the racers were treated to a full 7-race series, typical […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Interstate All Battery Center

(Rockwall) June 24, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming the new Interstate All Battery Center in Rockwall. The Interstate All Battery Center in Rockwall is a family owned and operated  franchise store providing the best quality battery products available for home, business or medical needs. All Battery […]

UPDATE: Local Calendar Babe takes first at Okie Noodling Festival

Injured Rockwall noodler’s Bare Knuckle Team continues to win big (Rockwall) June 24, 2013 – After making headlines for his record-setting catch at the Red River Noodling Shootout, “bare knuckle” fisherman Eddie Drake of Rockwall has one more reason to celebrate as he recovers from his injuries. His noodling buddy, Jimmy Millsap with the Bare Knuckle […]

Rockwall Aspasians celebrate 40th anniversary

(Rockwall) June 23, 2013 – Aspasians recently celebrated their 40th anniversary at the home of Sharon Huston. The philanthropic organization for Rockwall County women hosts a bi-annual fair which enables them to award over 40,000 dollars in scholarships to Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath high school seniors each year. Aspasians Fall Art Fair The very first art fair was created […]

Rockwall 4-H rider is ranch sorting national champions

(Dallas – Fort Worth, Rockwall) June 22, 2013 – Sarah Boronkay, a sophomore at Rockwall-Heath High School and a member of Rockwall County 4-H, along with her partner, Trever Field, rode their way to victory after three rounds of intense competition to become the 2013 Priefert Ranch Sorting Youth National Champions. Sarah trains under Tommy Roberson […]

UPDATED Summer Camp Guide

(Rockwall/Dallas area) Can’t decide which summer camp option is right for your child? Blue Ribbon News is spotlighting some of our area’s best and most popular summer camps and programs. Mary DeMuth, author of14 books, including 150 Quick Questions to Get Your Kids Talking, has some great advice on how to discover your child’s unique gifts […]

Rockwall fisherman recovers after wrangling prize-winning catfish

Rockwall fisherman recovers after wrangling prize-winning catfish

(Rockwall) June 21, 2013 – Recovering from a serious ankle injury and staph infection is just one more challenge that “bare knuckle” fisherman Eddie Drake of Rockwall is determined to win. The 32-year-old Bodin Concrete worker is resting at home following more than two weeks of treatment at Lake Pointe Medical Center. He’s on the mend […]