Editor’s Note: Blue Ribbon News is pleased to welcome ‘Here We Grow: Tips from Rockwall County Master Gardeners’ as an exclusive new feature in our publication. This guest column and photos by Michele Campbell, President, Rockwall County Master Gardener Association. ROCKWALL, TX (March 25, 2024) – As spring weather arrives, it’s time for the usual […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 4, 2023) Mother Nature has treated us kindly with a stunning spring garden season. We have been granted regular rains and an abundance of moderate, pleasant weather. The garden is exceptionally lovely, brimming with color this year. Perennials come into their own on the third year. The Mildscape has reached that third […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 3, 2023) It’s getting on towards March and I feel myself coming back to life. I become slumpy in the second month of the year. Projects set aside for winter months are drudgery in February. Photo albums are stacked in the guest room, archival boxes stacked alongside, waiting for me. I am more […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 6, 2020) The Rockwall Parks & Recreation Department is cancelling the spring season of the RBSL due to ongoing risks related to COVID-19. Summer tournaments may still be offered, but the timeline for registration will depend on the length of Stay-at-Home orders issued by Governor Abbott. The current order is in effect […]
Put on your spring bonnet and enjoy the Friends of the Library’s Annual Afternoon Tea & Silent Auction, 2-4PM Tuesday, March 24 in the Library’s Community Room. The guest speaker will be Dr. M. Joan Terry, “The Art of the Tea.” Cost is $30/person. To register and pay online: https://friendsrockwall.com/fundraiser-online-registration/ Questions? Contact Cathy […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host its annual Spring Tea Luncheon at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 19 at Hidden Creek in Heath, featuring a plated meal by Zanata, paired teas from Sterling Tea, and an amazing raffle drawing. “The Annual Luncheon has continued to grow each year, raising record-setting […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 31, 2019) With fall fast approaching, I always find ways to squeeze in some of my favorite summer desserts. Fruit Pizza is one that can absolutely make its way into September. Over the years, I have heard Evan mention how much he loved his mother’s fruit pizza. That it was different than […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 23, 2019) The Aspasians Spring Marketplace will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at Wilkerson Sanders Memorial Stadium. Over 200 vendors will be at the marketplace, rain or shine, to bring unique products and experiences to Rockwall and surrounding communities. All booth rental fees and water sales from the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 25, 2019) Red, watering eyes, sneezing, misery, the fog of antihistamines…does any of this sound familiar? All that beautiful yellow fluff flying through the air, covering our deck is causing such misery for the one I share a house with. Bless him. Our inclination is to open up the house and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 7, 2019) The Aspasians are proud to announce their Spring Marketplace that will be held April 27, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wilkersons Sanders Memorial Stadium. Over 200 vendors will be at the marketplace, rain or shine, to bring unique products and experiences to Rockwall and surrounding communities. […]