Rockwall County honors fallen officers

Blue Ribbon News 5/18 5:17A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (May 18, 2024) On Friday, at Rest Haven Funeral Home, the annual recognition of law enforcement personnel who lost their lives in service to their state and communities took place. Chief Kirk Aldridge of the Royse City Police...

Taylor Swift Tribute Band, RED, to perform at Rockwall’s Concert by the Lake this Thursday

Blue Ribbon News 5/18 3:50A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 20, 2024) Thursday nights in Rockwall are extra special this summer as the city presents its annual series of Concerts by the Lake. Held at The Harbor between 7 and 9 p.m. each week from May through July, the concerts feature a...

Rockwall ISD Board Trustee Linda Duran recognized for years of service

Blue Ribbon News 5/17 5:58A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (May 17, 2024) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees recognized Mrs. Linda Mitchell Duran as she retires from the Board after twelve years of service as Trustee of the District. Mrs. Duran served four terms, beginning May 2012 through...

Cooking with Ease: A Memorable Memorial Day Menu

Blue Ribbon News 5/17 5:00A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 17, 2024) I’ll never forget the first Memorial Day that our son, Micah, spent at home as active military. At 25, he is now a Captain in the Air Force. He’s finishing his training as an F15 Strike Eagle pilot next month. He...

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall honors volunteers with luncheon

Blue Ribbon News 5/16 9:42A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 16, 2024) Texas Health Hospital Rockwall honored hospital volunteers and volunteer chaplains with a special luncheon celebration on April 24. Recognizing National Healthcare Volunteer Week, the hospital acknowledged the many...

Reflections on a Good Father’s Trust Fund

Blue Ribbon News 5/16 4:38A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 16, 2024) All six of us were present and seated around our parents’ dinner table several days after our father died. We had also gathered here just five months earlier, after our mother passed away. None of us wanted to be...

The Rose Table: A Bridgerton Garden Party calls for the perfect punch

Blue Ribbon News 5/15 9:40A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) Dearest readers, The Rose Table is back with the ultimate Bridgerton garden party to celebrate season three of the popular Netflix show. The menu is full of Regency Era recipes, including tea sandwiches, the prettiest...

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Haley Havens

Blue Ribbon News 5/15 4:33A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) Our next Senior Spotlight is Haley Havens. Haley currently serves as Stingerette President on Social Council and is a three-year member of the team. She is the daughter of Diane and Hank Havens. Haley was named Miss...

More than books: Rockwall library offers greater ‘Possibilities’ for young adults with special...

Blue Ribbon News 5/15 4:30A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) The Rockwall County Library offers programming and community events that support education and learning for children, adults, and senior citizens. While much of their programming may be well known, the latest programs...

May is Older Americans Month in Rockwall County

Blue Ribbon News 5/15 4:15A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) In May, we celebrate Older Americans Month, and the Rockwall County Commissioners Court would like to acknowledge Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County for their dedicated work in ensuring that our older...

Rockwall County earns Distinguished Service Award

Blue Ribbon News 5/14 7:00A Editor

(From left: Commissioners Dana Macalik and John Stacy, Former Board Member Lorne Liechty, Judge Frank New, Director of Parks and Recreation Travis Sales and Commissioner Cliff Sevier) ROCKWALL, TX (May 14, 2024) – The Texas Historical Commission...

Help bring back hot meals to Rockwall County seniors

Blue Ribbon News 5/14 3:35A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 14, 2024) Do you enjoy a hot, nutritious meal served with love? They do, too. Do you like being a part of a community and welcomed with a smile? They do, too. Do you want to feel purposeful and needed? They do, too. Like you,...

Diving into Retirement – Leading Lady Spotlight: Cindy Perrin

Blue Ribbon News 5/13 9:18A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 13, 2024) Cindy Perrin was just beginning her health care career in the mid-1970’s when she announced her goal of becoming a hospital administrator. The response from her peers was incredulous, telling the 17-year-old caregiver...

Rockwall Community Playhouse presents Tuesdays with Morrie

Blue Ribbon News 5/13 9:08A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2024) Rockwall Community Playhouse presents Tuesdays with Morrie, written by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom, based on the book by Albom. Directed by Becky Henderson, it is a  warm sentimental play that offers a few rules to...

Creating a sustainable landscape by embracing native and adaptive plants

Blue Ribbon News 5/13 8:56A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2024) As spring rolls into summer, many residents are enjoying the outdoors and sprucing up their landscapes. But with the impending Texas heat, how can residents create a beautiful landscape that is resilient and can reduce...