Editor’s Note: When true love calls

Editor’s Note: When true love calls

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2023) As you may have figured out by now, our Blue Ribbon News inbox overflows with tales of true love submitted by readers for our “How I Met My Mate” Valentine’s issue. This year, a friend asked if Richard and I were going to share our story. The last time we […]

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Old Valentines

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Old Valentines

Rockwall, TX (February 8, 2024) – As I began to consider this column, I was sitting in front of the Christmas tree. No, I do not leave the tree up until February! The tree came down during the first week of January. Our tree, as for many of you, is filled with memories. Most years […]

How I Met My Mate: Rockwall County couples share stories of how they found true love

How I Met My Mate: Rockwall County couples share stories of how they found true love

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2024) Each year around Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News invites local couples to share stories of how they met. Publishing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions. This year the response was overwhelming. You’ll find their stories in our latest print edition hitting over 17,500 mailboxes […]

Panthers, Pumas & Pancakes: All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast at In-Sync Exotics

Panthers, Pumas & Pancakes: All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast at In-Sync Exotics

WYLIE, TX (Feb. 2, 2024) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue, 3430 Skyview Drive in Wylie, will host an all-you-can-eat Valentine’s pancake breakfast and self-guided tour on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Suggested donation: $25/adult; $15/seniors; $15/kids; under four free. Prepay tickets available at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/ValDayPancakes

Hot off the press: Rockwall County Blue Ribbon News Valentine’s print edition 2024

Hot off the press: Rockwall County Blue Ribbon News Valentine’s print edition 2024

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 2, 2024) — Our Valentine’s print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes this week, but you can preview a digital version of our special “How I Met My Mate” issue right now by clicking the cover image below. The print edition delivers to about 17,500 homes and […]

Patti Richter, On Faith: Great – And Not So Great – Expectations

Patti Richter, On Faith: Great – And Not So Great – Expectations

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 12, 2023) A young woman sat at her desk in an office that served university professors. She smiled at the sight of each vase of flowers delivered to her throughout the day—Valentine’s Day. She hadn’t expected this show of appreciation from those she worked for. Even so, she did hope for a […]

Cooking with Ease: Candy Sushi for the kiddos (or the kid in you!) this Valentine’s Day

Cooking with Ease: Candy Sushi for the kiddos (or the kid in you!) this Valentine’s Day

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8, 2023) We have made it past the New Year and are headed straight into Valentine’s Day. A day designed for lovers. All the hearts, candy, flowers, balloons and stuffed animals. You are now probably wondering how Candy Sushi fits into this category. Well, it fits for a few reasons. Let me […]

Panthers, Pumas & Pancakes: All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast at In-Sync Exotics

Panthers, Pumas & Pancakes: All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast at In-Sync Exotics

WYLIE, TX (Feb. 6, 2023) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue, 3430 Skyview Drive in Wylie, will host an all-you-can-eat Valentine’s pancake breakfast and self-guided tour this Saturday, Feb. 11 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Suggested donation: $25/adult; $15/seniors; $15/kids; under four free. Prepay tickets available at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/ValDayPancakes

Sneak peek at Blue Ribbon News’ Valentine’s issue, hot off the press

Sneak peek at Blue Ribbon News’ Valentine’s issue, hot off the press

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Feb. 1, 2023 — The print pub is on its way to mailboxes next week (pending any further weather-related delays at the post office!), but you can catch a digital view of our February issue right now by clicking the cover image below. Our special Valentine’s “How I Met My Mate” […]

Rowlett Reviews Book Club to welcome ‘The Watchdog’ Dave Lieber

ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 10, 2022) As friends and followers of Rowlett Reviews know only too well, February has traditionally been reserved for Rose-Mary Rumbley.  Unfortunately, our dear Rose-Mary is unable to be with us this February.  Needless to say, we will miss her wonderful wit and entertaining review. However, we are very fortunate to have […]

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