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 […]
HEATH, TX (April 21, 2014) More than 300 hundred participants enjoyed picture-perfect weather for the Heart of Heath 5k Run/Walk on Easter Saturday, April 19. Taking first place in the run for the third consecutive year was Justin Tokuz with a 17.32 time. Placing second was Casey Allison, 20.00; and third was Timothy Boseman, 20.32. […]
Rockwall Chamber looks ahead to Leadercast ROCKWALL, TX (April 8, 2014) The Taste of Rockwall and Business Expo celebrated its 21st anniversary on April 3rd, showcasing a wide variety of Rockwall’s best restaurants and businesses. The 2014 event was presented by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Lake Pointe Medical Center. Like […]
ROCKWALL (February 24, 2014) When Barbara and Steve Jackson, owners of Toyota of Rockwall, heard that over 400 area teachers were giving up a Saturday to learn more about technology in the classroom, they wanted to support the cause. Toyota of Rockwall gave away more than $800 in prizes with the grand prize of an […]
ROCKWALL (February 19, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed more than 375 Chamber Partners to Southern Junction Steakhouse February 18th for the Boots ‘n Business Annual Awards & Partner Appreciation Banquet. In addition to the awards presentation, guests enjoyed a flame-grilled steak and chicken dinner, line dance lessons and live entertainment by Big […]
ROCKWALL (January 28, 2014) Rockwall Community Playhouse’s annual variety show Rockwall’s Got Talent opened to a full house January 24th at Utley Middle School. Miss Dallas Laryssa Bonacquisti, Regent Cornell, Pam McClain Holcomb, and Rockwall Mayor David Sweet were ready to view the qualifying contestants who waited nervously behind the curtains for their turn on […]
(January 1o, 2014) Blue Ribbon News and JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall have teamed up to say thank you for following our GOOD NEWS and to wish you a very happy and healthy New Year! Two lucky Blue Ribbon News readers have been randomly selected to win a FREE 3-month membership to the JER Chilton YMCA […]
ROCKWALL (December 25, 2013) Congratulations to the winners of The Shores Homeowners Association Christmas Light Contest! Prize winners were: The Shores HOA comprises what is sometimes referred to as ‘The Old Shores’ or ‘The Original Shores’. They represent 350 homes nestled on the edge of the golf course of the new Rockwall Golf and Athletic […]