Statewide boat-draining rule takes effect today
ROCKWALL, TX (July 1, 2014) Beginning July 1, boaters must drain all water from their boat and on-board receptacles before leaving or approaching a body of fresh water anywhere in Texas. The new Texas...
View ArticleBusiness sponsors sought for conference on water solutions
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 1, 2014) The Rockwall County Extension Leadership Advisory Board, along with the Rockwall County Extension Master Gardeners will host Save Your Landscape for Better Days – a...
View ArticleTaste of Dallas serves up cool restaurants, hot date night
DALLAS, TX (July 8, 2014) Taste of Dallas Presented by Ford is back, and now North Texas’s favorite summertime activity is cooler than ever. The largest tasting event in DFW has a big table ready for...
View ArticleJuly 14: Reservation Day for DFW Restaurant Week
July 14: Participating Restaurants Unveiled & Reservations Open for August Dining New First Course Kick-Off Party to Give Exclusive First Taste with Festive Cirque-Themed Event DALLAS, TX (July 9,...
View ArticleBlue Ribbon News, Shenaniganz team up for weekly giveaways
DRAWING EVERY FRIDAY (Rockwall) August 25, 2013 - Blue Ribbon News and Shenaniganz in Rockwall have teamed up to say thank you for liking Blue Ribbon News and being a Shenani-fan. Every Friday for the...
View ArticleDFW Restaurant Week unveils participating restaurants
Participating Restaurants Unveiled & Reservations Open for August Dining New First Course Kick-Off Party to Give Exclusive First Taste with Festive Cirque-Themed Event DALLAS, TX (July 16, 2014)...
View ArticleNorth Texas Beer Week returns this fall
DALLAS, TX (July 24, 2014) North Texas Beer Week returns this year on Friday, October 31 and will run through Sunday, November 9. The 10-day celebration of craft beer in North Texas features hundreds...
View ArticleGrapevine GrapeFest to feature unique wines and live entertainment
Largest Wine Festival in the Southwest U.S. – September 11, 12, 13 and 14, 2014 –Highlights Wines from Texas, Washington State and Italy. GRAPEVINE, TX. (July 25, 2014) Take a vintage journey with...
View ArticleChildren, families with special needs get exclusive access to Hawaiian Falls
Champions Day benefits Special Olympics, MDA, and Easter Seals (July 28, 2014) Hawaiian Falls and Tom Thumb have joined forces for Champions Day on Saturday, August 9 at all five North Texas Hawaiian...
View ArticleCraig Stoddart Republican nominee to replace Justice Jim Moseley
(July 31, 2014) The Republican County Chairmen of Collin County, Dallas County, Grayson County, Hunt County, Kaufman County, and Rockwall County are proud to announce that Craig Stoddart has been...
View ArticleRockwall mom organizes Chiari Walk to help conquer neurological disorder
ROCKWALL,TX. (July 15, 2014) When her son Reid, and and later her daughter Regan, were diagnosed with Chiari Malformation, Nicole Watson felt discouraged. Now she strives to stay positive and help...
View ArticleCraig Stoddart Republican nominee to replace Justice Jim Moseley
(August 6, 2014) The Republican County Chairmen of Collin County, Dallas County, Grayson County, Hunt County, Kaufman County, and Rockwall County are proud to announce that Craig Stoddart has been...
View ArticleBlue Ribbon News accepts ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (VIDEO)
ROCKWALL, TX (August 19, 2014) A challenge by Dan Keils, General Manager at Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor, resulted in Richard Redig of Blue Ribbon News dumping a bucket full of ice over his head...
View ArticleRockwall-based ministry addresses human trafficking in North Texas
ROCKWALL, TX (August 20, 2014) The sex traffic industry might seem a distant scourge, like something happening only in troubled third-world regions. It’s hard to fathom that modern-day slavery could...
View ArticleState Fair butter sculptor spreads artistic message
A ‘Fair-ly’ Unusual Occupation September 30, 2014 - From chicken fried baked potatoes to funnel cakes and corn dogs, there’s no doubt that food is a main attraction at the State Fair of Texas. But for...
View ArticleBlue Ribbon News early holiday edition hits mailboxes
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (November 14, 2014) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which is on its way to nearly 18,000 homes throughout Rockwall and Heath this week. To submit your good news...
View ArticleWFAA’s Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive kicks off at Dick’s Last Resort
(DALLAS– Nov. 24, 2014) Country music legend Randy Travis was at Dick’s Last Resort in Dallas Nov. 20, where his autographed guitar auctioned for $4,500 during the WFAA-Channel 8 Santa’s Helpers Toy...
View ArticleHawaiian Falls seeking nominations for Christmas Blessings program
GARLAND, TX. (December 3, 2014) Hawaiian Falls wants to hear about a family or individual who needs a special blessing this Christmas. Nominate humble heroes who always put others’ needs before their...
View ArticleBlue Ribbon News Holiday Edition hits mailboxes
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Dec. 17, 2014) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which is on its way to nearly 18,000 homes throughout Rockwall and Heath this week. To submit your good news and...
View ArticleRockwall’s Got Talent Semi-Finalists Announced
UPDATE – Feb. 16, 2015 – Congratulations to the contestants who auditioned this weekend and were selected to perform in the Rockwall’s Got Talent competition. The Semi-Final Round will be at 7 p.m....
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