National Treasures of the Season

National Treasures of the Season

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 19, 2018) I’m in the city of National Treasures.  The seasonal treasure these days are the cherry trees in full bloom.  They are all over the area, not just around the Tidal Basin.   As I look out the kitchen window right now on this cold & rainy Spring morning, there stands […]

Brigade helps butterfly awareness take flight in Rockwall

Brigade helps butterfly awareness take flight in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 28, 2018) April showers bring May flowers and, thanks to the efforts of a group of local butterfly enthusiasts, beautiful butterflies. Around 40 to 50 active volunteers with the group who call themselves the Butterfly Brigade have been hard at work transforming four areas in Rockwall into gorgeous butterfly gardens laden […]

Black Star Sport Horses announces 2018 Spring Series

Black Star Sport Horses announces 2018 Spring Series

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 5, 2018) Premier dressage training, show, and sales facility Black Star Sport Horses (5565 FM 549, Rockwall, TX 75032) today announces the schedule for the 2018 Spring Series. The popular spring schooling shows allow horse-enthusiasts all over Dallas-Fort Worth to enjoy the beauty of European warmbloods as they compete in non-rated […]

Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution present awards at Spring Tea

Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution present awards at Spring Tea

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 1, 2016) Rock Wall Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, recently hosted its Spring Awards Presentation Tea at the home of DAR member Carolyn Duckworth. Community Service Award DAR member Sandra Solomon presented the Community Service Award to Lt. Colonel Gene Allen, United States Army Retired. LTC Allen became […]

PHOTOS: Aspasians Spring Craft Fair 2015

PHOTOS: Aspasians Spring Craft Fair 2015

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 28, 2015) The Aspasians Spring Craft Show welcomed a huge turnout Saturday, April 25 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium and parking lot. Here’s a sampling of the event’s success, shared in photos taken by Austin Wells and Richard Redig of Blue Ribbon News, as well as Lindsey Spraggins and Jenni Knox with Aspasians. Click […]

The season springs forth with surprises

ROCKWALL, TX (March 16, 2015) I’ve had a quest: to provide more honest food for our table—food I’ve caught, killed, or grown. There’s something pure about it, wholesome, and when you’ve been involved from field to feast, a deeper appreciation brews and wasting is sacrilege. A couple of years ago, I heard of the white […]

Blue Ribbon News Spring/Easter Edition hits mailboxes

Blue Ribbon News Spring/Easter Edition hits mailboxes

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 15, 2015) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which is on its way to more than 17,600 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath this week.  To submit your good news and events for publication, email . CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW: Our 24-page, full color, hyper-local print edition is […]

Aspasians Craft Fair returns to Wilkerson-Sanders this April

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 25, 2015) The Aspasians are excited about their Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 25 from 9am-5pm at the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium in Rockwall. All proceeds Aspasians raise by selling booth space and water at the fair goes directly to scholarships for local graduating seniors. This year, the Aspasians have opened up […]

Aspasians Craft Fair returns to Wilkerson-Sanders this April

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 25, 2015) The Aspasians are excited about their Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 25 from 9am-5pm at the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium in Rockwall. All proceeds Aspasians raise by selling booth space and water at the fair goes directly to scholarships for local graduating seniors. This year, the Aspasians have opened up […]

Heard Museum to host Spring Plant Sale & Heritage Day

MCKINNEY, TX (March 15, 2014) Spring: when nature wakes from its winter slumber. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary will celebrate this beautiful season with two outdoor events in April: the annual Spring Plant Sale April 11th through 13th and the new festival, Heritage Day on April 26th. SPRING PLANT SALE Member Pre-Sale: April […]