Cain student wins Rockwall County Spelling Bee, advances to Dallas Morning News Regional Spelling Bee

Amy Parks student earns county alternate spot (ROCKWALL ISD-February 7, 2013) Rockwall ISD recently hosted the Rockwall County Spelling Bee, sponsored by Scripps National Spelling Bee and the Dallas Morning News. The contest was open to all students in fourth through eighth grade in Rockwall County. Participants in this year’s event included each Rockwall ISD […]

C-O-N-G–R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S to Nebbie Williams’ top spellers

(ROCKWALL ISD-January 22, 2013) Nebbie Williams Elementary hosted its annual Spelling Bee for grades 4-6 on January 11. Congratulations to fifth grader Paige Carsia for winning first place; and to fifth grader Blake Lewis for being the runner up; and to all of the students who participated.     Submitted by Laurie Walton, Nebbie Williams. […]

C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S to Dobbs’ top spellers

(ROCKWALL ISD-January 9, 2013) Congratulations to Dobbs Elementary fifth-grader Olivia Archer (left) and sixth-grader Graeson Lynskey. Olivia took first place in the school spelling bee, and Graeson earned second place. Olivia will represent Dobbs at the County Scripts Spelling Bee to be held at the RISD Administration Building on January 31.   Lynskey will serve as alternate. […]

Helping Hands Festival of Trees a win-win for tree decorators, community

Helping Hands Festival of Trees a win-win for tree decorators, community

(December 9, 2012) It was a magical, fun night at the 2012 Helping Hands Festival of Trees as more than 360 people came together in the spirit of this wonderful holiday season for a common cause – the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate of our community. The November […]

Rockwall Rib Rub & Run a ‘smokin’ hot’ success

Rockwall Rib Rub & Run a ‘smokin’ hot’ success

(Rockwall) October 18, 2012 – Cool, rainy weather on October 6 didn’t put a damper on the good times at the 4th Annual Rib Rub and Run event in Downtown Rockwall – a smokin’ hot barbecue competition and a fun run. “We had a fantastic turn-out with a couple thousand visitors over the course of the […]

Hot Rocks Bike Race winners announced, raffle prizes awarded

Hot Rocks Bike Race winners announced, raffle prizes awarded

Rockwall Rotary’s Hot Rocks Bike Race draws more than 1,000 participants (Rockwall) August 12, 2012 – Participation in yesterday’s Hot Rocks Bike Race exceeded expectations, with more than 1,050 riders coming out bright and early to Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall for intense competition and family fun. The 26th annual event attracted all levels of riders, […]

Sunshine, signatures at Chic Fest

Sunshine, signatures at Chic Fest

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Blue Ribbon News booth during Chic Fest at The Harbor on Saturday, May 5. We enjoyed meeting so many Blue Ribbon News fans face-to-face and making new friends, too. We are drawing names of several prize winners today from among those who dropped their business cards in the […]

Heart of Heath 5K Easter tradition draws nearly 400

Heart of Heath 5K Easter tradition draws nearly 400

(Heath) April 11, 2012 – Glorious spring weather was just one of the draws that attracted 390 registrants to  the Heart of Heath 5k Run/Walk presented on April 7 by the City of Heath Special Events Board. Taking first place in the run was Justin Tokuz with an 18:29 time. Hunter Beauchamp was second with […]

59th Annual Rockwall Youth Fair results announced

Enthusiasm and excitement filled the air as the 59th Annual Rockwall Youth Fair got underway with more than 200 entries. The activity, held at the Rockwall ISD Ag Complex on Riding Club Road, took place from Wednesday, March 21 through March 24, 2012. The Youth Fair was held as an achievement event for all youth […]

From Big Hat Bingo Bash to charity ball

From Big Hat Bingo Bash to charity ball

The Rockwall Women’s League’s inaugural Big Hat Bingo Bash was a huge success for the service organization. The event, which featured brunch and six games of Bingo for prizes, was held on January 27, 2012, at the Dallas Athletic Club. Elaine Sullivan, of Coldwell Banker-Rockwall, won two tickets to the upcoming Rockwall Women’s League Annual Charity […]