For Goodness’ Sake By Blue Ribbon News reporter Austin Wells ROCKWALL, TX (March 8, 2015) This good news just in: we have a winner for the 6th annual Rockwall’s Got Talent competition, the finale of which occurred Friday, March 6 at the Rockwall High School theatre. RGT is presented each year by the Rockwall Community Playhouse. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 18, 2014) The Rockwall community officially geared up for the holiday season this past weekend through a couple of merry festivities at the Harbor which offered everything from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and a Christmas tree lighting, to a Christmas tree festival put on by Rockwall County Helping […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 23, 2014) The participants of the 2014 Iron Chef Challenge fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Rockwall County donned their chef toques and aprons (and thinking caps at that) to serve up a smorgasbord of delicious dishes and crazy fun skits this past weekend. This year’s competitive and entertaining […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 6, 2014) The Rockwall Art League’s Fine Art Show drew a steady crowd of art enthusiasts, buyers, friends, family and community members this weekend at Rockwall Rotary Hall. Many local businesses stepped up to provide door prizes and sponsor the awards, which were presented by Rockwall Mayor David Sweet on Saturday evening. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 6, 2014) The 6th Annual Rockwall Rib Rub and Run event was blessed with clear skies as well as plenty of sunshine and teams firing up their grills to cook up some good old fashioned Texas barbecue this past Saturday. The afternoon saw many locals pack the event area, located between the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 29, 2014) Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and the Boys and Girls Club of Rockwall County once again made some big waves at the Rockwall Harbor with the 2014 Rubber Duck Regatta, the two organizations’ biggest and most lucrative annual fundraiser. The event, which took place on Sept. 20, saw […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 21, 2014) This year’s Corporate Duck Pageant saw several local businesses and organizations take a good quack at the competition, with many elaborately-themed and costumed rubber ducks put on display during the 2014 Rubber Duck Regatta at The Harbor. The following are the winners of the 2014 Corporate Duck Pageant: 1st Place: […]
Photography Contest coming ROWLETT,TX. (July 14, 2014) The Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission has announced the winners for their 2014 Writing Contest. The winners were presented awards in three genres of writing, categorized by Youth and Adult Divisions. Seventy-one entries were received and all works were judged through a partnership with the University of Texas […]
ROCKWALL, TX. (June 30, 2014) On June 20th, the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 3rd Annual Rockwall Open “Caddyshack” Golf Tournament. Thirty-six teams competed in the event, which was held at Buffalo Creek Golf Club. The tournament is a tradition among Rockwall’s finest business-minded golfers. The festivities began with a pre-tournament Par-Tee on […]
ROWLETT, TX (June 5, 2014) The Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission awarded its annual Young Artists Exhibit prizes at the Rowlett City Council Meeting on May 20th. The Young Artist Exhibit is a regional competition sponsored annually by City’s Arts and Humanities Commission. Its purpose is to recognize talented young artists, as well as their […]