Rockwall Goes Red for women’s heart health

(Rockwall) Ke Cellars Winery will “go red” with Little Red Dress Night from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, benefiting the Health Center of Helping Hands. Don your favorite red attire for this fun-filled event. Funds raised will provide heart health screenings for underserved women in Rockwall County. The cost is $25 per person and includes silent […]

Cate’s Touch offers total body care in a relaxing atmosphere

Cate’s Touch offers total body care in a relaxing atmosphere

(Rockwall) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 11 for Cate’s Touch, located at 116 E. Rusk in Rockwall. Cate’s Touch Total Body Care offers professional skin care services, ladies hair removal, massage, manicures, pedicures, ‘mini-me spa days’ for ages 4-12, and services for men that include skin renewal […]

Historical Foundation installs new officers

(Rockwall) Rockwall County Historical Foundation officers and directors for 2012 were installed by County Commissioner Lorie Grinnan at the Annual Meeting of the organization on Sunday, January 8, 2012.From left are Jan Self, Susan Reinhardt Mills, Carolyn Francisco, Doug Rogge, Jean James, Sheri Fowler, Maxine Gray, Nancy Beaty, Dorothy Williams and Connie Rogge.  Not pictured […]

Rockwall Chamber announces 2012 Board of Directors

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2012 Board of Directors, including those elected at the December 15 meeting of the Board of Directors. Cindy Tayem, Area Manager, Customer Operations, Oncor, will serve as the 2012 Board of Directors’ chair and will be supported by Cindy Paris, Chief Operating Officer, Texas Health Presbyterian-Rockwall, as chair […]

Adopted! Bing, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Adopted! Bing, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

_______________________ Sure, Bing may be a little timid. But he more than makes up for it with his good looks and his sweetness. This little terrier mix is also very intelligent. Be a little patient with him – and give him a lot of scratches under his chin – and Bing will soon be ready […]

Kroger fuel center open for business in Rockwall

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Kroger’s new fuel center located at 2935 Ridge Road. Kroger is committed to providing resources to make life easier for area residents. As part of its commitment, Kroger has introduced this new, convenient choice for local customers seeking the best prices at the […]

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 […]