Choose your location
Blue Ribbon News
Rockwall County businesses offer ‘go blue’ promos throughout April
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 26, 2024) – The community is encouraged to join in as the following area businesses offer ‘Go Blue’ promotions throughout April to raise awareness and funds for the Children’s Advocacy Center during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Stop by to shop, support local, and #goblueforkids.
Cooking with Ease: Go Blue with Blueberry Muffins
Rockwall, TX (March 26, 2024) – Blueberry muffins have always been a favorite of mine. My husband, Evan, loves savory for breakfast, but I will always choose sweets. I drink my coffee black, no cream, no sugar, so I can get both of those in a muffin, a donut, a kolache, or a piece of leftover birthday cake.
Texas Health earns national recognition for Workplace Wellness
ARLINGTON, TX (March 26, 2024) – Texas Health Resources has earned Platinum level on the American Heart Association’s 2023 Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard. This national recognition highlights Texas Health’s commitment to employee health and well-being. The scorecard, formerly known as the Workforce Well-being Scorecard™, analyzes the...
Here’s why Rockwall County goes blue for kids in April
ROCKWALL, TX (March 26, 2024) Every April during Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County initiates a Go Blue for Kids campaign that engages the entire community. Proclamations are issued, families gather for a kick-off event, local businesses offer “go blue” specials – even the pages of Blue Ribbon News “go blue” to raise awareness about the prevalence of physical and sexual abuse in our hometown.
Special breed of ‘untouched’ horses begin a journey to a new life in France
Rockwall, TX (March 25, 2024) – Earlier this month, nine mares and a young stud descended on Rockwall to make their mark in the equestrian world. The horses, Nokotas to be exact, were in Rockwall for the first stop of a long journey from North Dakota. A journey leading them to France and future homes in their new country.
Patti Richter, On Faith: Reasons Not to Trust Those First Impressions
Rockwall, TX (March 25, 2024) – Elizabeth Bennet and the aristocratic Mr. Darcy quietly observed each other at a local ball. Lizzy disliked his high-brow bearing, while he, though attracted to Lizzy, rejected any thought of a connection to her less cultivated family. Reading Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice could cure us of the tendency to judge a person by surface appearances. Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy were a perfect match.
Here We Grow: Springtime tips from Rockwall County Master Gardeners
ROCKWALL, TX (March 25, 2024) – As spring weather arrives, it’s time for the usual gardening tasks. While you might be eager to dig in, there are ways to streamline spring gardening to make it more efficient, cost-effective, and water-wise. Soil preparation. Assess soil and amend, if necessary,...
Paint and Photograph Rowlett: Call for entries
ROWLETT, TX (March 25, 2024) Artists ‘Round Texas “Paint and Photograph Rowlett 2024” Juried Art Competition is accepting entries in three categories: 2-dimensional media, photography, and drawing. Entry form and fee is due by Saturday, April 6, 2024. This art event is organized by Artists ‘Round Texas,...
Rockwall Leadership team explores economic development and community growth in Rockwall
ROCKWALL, TX (March 25, 2024) The Rockwall Leadership Class of 2024, sponsored by the Rockwall Area of Commerce, embarked on a day of discovery to gain insights into economic development and community growth initiatives in the region. This immersive experience provided valuable behind-the-scenes perspectives and strategic insights aimed at driving the future prosperity of Rockwall and its surrounding areas.
Hot off the press: Rockwall County Blue Ribbon News April 2024 print edition
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 25, 2024) — Our April issue is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes this week, but you can preview a digital version of our special “Go Blue for Kids” print edition right now by clicking the cover image below. In this issue, we’re shining the spotlight on local businesses and organizations that are coming together in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Look for blue ribbons in the windows of local businesses, tie a blue ribbon to your mailbox or car antenna, attend a Go Blue proclamation, buy a Go Blue t-shirt, and join us at the Go Blue Kickoff this Thursday at Standard Service in Heath!
Meet Ashley, our Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week
Rockwall, TX (March 25, 2024) – Good morning everyone! I’m Ashley, and I’m a very good girl! I enjoy walks and giving my foster family lots of love and snuggles. I will be just the right family companion for a very lucky family! I am 5-months old, dog-friendly, spayed, microchipped, and current on age-appropriate vaccines. Contact info@rockwallpets.com for more information or to arrange a meet and greet!
Pawzpurr launches service providing life-long care and financial security to beloved pets
Rockwall, TX (March 23, 2024) – Have you thought about what happens to your beloved pet upon your death? Have you planned for it?. Knowing that pets become family, Bill Houser has thought about this for over 10 years. As an estate and probate attorney from Rockwall he has seen too many situations that did not work out as intended.
Editor’s Note | Rockwall County’s REAL. GOOD. NEWS.
ROCKWALL, TX (March 22, 2024) – For 12 years, Blue Ribbon News has been shining the spotlight on the people, places, and events that have a positive impact in our community. As Rockwall County’s #1 source for good news, our print edition delivers free to 17,500 homes and businesses and is available for pick-up at the Rockwall Chamber, Rockwall County Library, YMCA, and various businesses around town. (If your business would like to serve as a pick-up location; let us know! We’ll bring you a newspaper rack!)
National Charity League Lone Star Chapter hosts 2024 Senior Presentation
Front row seated, from left: Macy Bortz, Morgan James, Karys Baker, Ava Dalton, Abbie Glaze, Kayla Resseguie, Kennedy Moorman, Ella Spicer, Hayes Sartin, Kennedy Cequina, Sophia Gonzalez, Holland Henderson, Anna Bailey. Back row standing, from left: Bella Kate Walker, Maya Rodriguez, Brooke Walker, Emily Nielsen, Ellie Austin, Bella Leugers, Landry Sartin, Rylie Cecil, Morgan Shellito, Hadley Roberts, Tatum Weatherford, Adeline Berg, Alexa Shaw. Not pictured: Leeza Dayian. Photo by Carrie Cooley Photography. Photo courtesy of Carrie Cooley Photography.
Sauce & Vine breaks ground in Downtown Fate
FATE, TX (March 22, 2024) Progress continues in Downtown Fate with the groundbreaking ceremony of Sauce & Vine, a full-service Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of downtown Fate adjacent to the Fate Station Park. The beginning of this project marks another milestone for the community’s vision of the revitalization...
Hanby Insurance welcomes Jeremy Neill to its growing team
ROCKWALL, TX (March 22, 2024) Hanby Insurance, located at 107 N. Goliad St. in Rockwall, recently welcomed Jeremy Neill to its growing commercial department, serving as Vice Pesident of Commercial Lines. Jeremy has worked with businesses for 20 years as a commercial banker – the last four at American National...
Rockwall Area Chamber features non-profit Community Champions at monthly luncheon
Rockwall, TX (March 22, 2024) – Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Community Champions, eight local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, to the March Chamber membership luncheon. Sharing their mission, passion projects, and little-known facts, those in attendance saw firsthand how these wonderful organizations contribute to the betterment of Rockwall County and surrounding areas.
Rockwall-based Patriot PAWS presents Spring 2024 Veteran/Service Dog Graduation
ROCKWALL, TX (March 22, 2024) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs will celebrate the placement and graduation of four new Veteran/Service Dog Teams at 1 p.m. Friday, March 22 at their Rockwall campus, 254 Ranch Trail, Rockwall, TX 75032. On Monday, March 11, 2024, four United States Veterans began their...
Chamber Connector: Your Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce in a nutshell
Editor’s Note: Blue Ribbon News is excited to feature this exclusive new Chamber Connector guest column in each print edition and online at blueribbonnews.com; written by Darby Nielsen and Amy Busch, Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. ROCKWALL, TX (March 21, 2024) There’s a saying in the Chamber of Commerce...
PUBLIC NOTICE: Rockwall County awarded federal funds for emergency food, shelter programs
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 21, 2024) – The Rockwall County Local Regional Emergency Food and Shelter Board #8332-00 HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM. Rockwall County has been chosen...
Blue Ribbon News
4K+
Posts
5M+
Views
Your No. 1 source for #RealGoodNews and events in Rockwall County. Our print edition is published 8x/year and direct-mailed FREE to 15,500+ homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath, supported by local advertisers. Our website, BlueRibbonNews.com, is updated daily with even more positive hometown stories and things to do, see, and know in your neighborhood. Covering Rockwall, Heath, McLendon-Chisholm, Royse City, Fate, Rowlett and surrounding areas.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.