An Old-Fashioned Romance

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 11, 2017) The first time I met my father-in-law he shoveled wet concrete in his back yard. Back then he wasn’t my father-in-law, he was Mr. McGinnis, a hulk of a man, standing 6’3”, boasting forearms the size of hams. I couldn’t help but imagine being shoved feet first into the […]

Blue Ribbon News Valentine’s print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News Valentine’s print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (Feb. 1, 2017) Here’s a digital look at our February/Valentine’s print edition. Our print publication now delivers monthly to more than 19,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath.  To submit your good news and events, email . CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW: Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber […]

Blue Ribbon News Spring print edition hits mailboxes

Blue Ribbon News Spring print edition hits mailboxes

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (March 15, 2016) Our Blue Ribbon News Early Spring/Easter issue  is on its way to more than 18,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath this week. View it online now by clicking the cover image below. Submit your stories, announcements and events for publication by emailing . Thank you for supporting our local […]

Meet Cutie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 8, 2016) This sweet guy is named Cutie for a reason! Cutie will make someone’s perfect Valentine. He’s sweet, well mannered, and very cuddly. Cutie is crate trained and house trained and will sit for treats. Cutie has been neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. There’s never been a better time to […]

Local couples share stories of how they met

Local couples share stories of how they met

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 28, 2016) Editor’s Note: Each year around Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples how they met. Their stories are often sweet, funny and surprising. Sharing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions – and one of our most wildly popular features. (And in case you’re […]

Rest Haven collecting Valentine’s for troops

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 28, 2016) Rest Haven Funeral Home is collecting Valentine’s Day cards to send to military troops serving overseas as part of AdoptaPlatoon’s Valentine’s Day 2016 Campaign.  The cards can be dropped off at Rest Haven’s Rockwall location through Wednesday, February 10th, and will be sent to a platoon deployed overseas from […]

Blue Ribbon News Valentine’s print edition hits mailboxes this week

Blue Ribbon News Valentine’s print edition hits mailboxes this week

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (Jan. 25, 2016) One of our most popular print editions – the Blue Ribbon News Valentine’s issue – is on its way to more than 18,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath this week. View it online now by clicking the cover image below. Submit your stories, announcements and events for publication […]

Rowlett Health & Rehab residents receive special Valentine’s greetings

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 16, 2015) Instead of reveling in the typical Valentine’s celebrations filled with excesses of chocolates and stuffed animals, senior students at Rockwall Christian Academy delivered special greetings to the residents at nearby Rowlett Health & Rehabilitation Center. Over the past week, students in every grade spent their art class time cleverly hand-crafting […]

Local couples share stories of how they met

Local couples share stories of how they met

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2015) Each year around Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples how they met. Their stories are often sweet, funny and surprising. Sharing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions – and one of our most wildly popular features.   Jon and Lori Bailey The story […]

How did you meet your mate?

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Dec. 21, 2014) Each year, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples how they met, and then we share their tales of true love in our special Valentine’s print edition. Their stories are often sweet, sometimes funny, and almost always surprising. Be part of one of our most wildly popular features by telling us, […]