Local businesses up for honors at Chamber awards banquet

(Rockwall) Members and guests are welcome as the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its Sixth Annual Awards and Appreciation Banquet Thursday, Jan. 12 at Allure Restaurant in Chandlers Landing, on Yacht Club Drive off FM 740. There will be a networking reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by a dinner buffet. Outgoing board members will be […]

GriefShare at First Baptist Church Rockwall

First Baptist Church Rockwall, located at 610 S. Goliad St., hosts GriefShare meetings at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the parkor, offering support, comfort and encourage for those enduring loss. To learn more, call the church office at 972-771-8459 or email . To submit your stories, news and events for publication, email .

Father-daughter dance at First Baptist Rockwall

(Rockwall) First Baptist Church-Rockwall, located at 610 S. Goliad St., will host a Father-Daughter Dance on Friday, Feb. 10 in Fellowship Hall. There will be a guest speaker, food, games and gifts. For updated information on the event, visit fbcrockwalltx.org. To submit your stories, news and events for publication, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.

Five resolutions that strengthen your life, your community

Five resolutions that strengthen your life, your community

The New Year is a time for new beginnings. For the Y – a leading nonprofit that strengthens community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility – one of the most important resolutions is to resolve to make positive changes that strengthen individuals as well as entire communities. Following are five New Year’s Resolutions […]

Meet Wanda, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Wanda, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Wanda dares Blue Ribbon News readers to gaze into her eyes. She has a certain way of looking at you with those sad eyes. This little dog is so cute, but you have to see her to get the full effect. Your heart will melt when Wanda turns on the charm. She’s a little timid […]

Help needed to serve lunch to Habitat volunteers

Help needed to serve lunch to Habitat volunteers

Rockwall Area Habitat for Humanity will begin construction on a new home on Ross Street on Saturday, Jan. 14. The Christian housing ministry, which relies on private donations and volunteer labor to build homes for families who might not otherwise afford one, is seeking help from groups interested in providing lunch for its volunteer workforce. If your group or […]

Rockwall County Library news for the New Year

CLOSINGS The Rockwall County Library will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. AUDIO BOOK, eBOOKS The Rockwall County Library now offers improved audio book and eBook download services, including loans of books for Kindle, Nook and other devices. Go to rockwallcountytexas.com/library and select Databases & Downloads from the menu […]

Series of classes offered on North Texas vegetable gardening

(Rockwall) Rockwall County Master Gardeners will present an 8 hour series of  Home Vegetable Gardening classes in January, offering tips for growing in drought conditions and planning ahead for the North Texas heat. Classes will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan 14 and 21, in the meeting room of the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Students will […]