The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 31 for Perla’s Kitchen, located at 2455 Ridge Road, Suite 149 in Rockwall. Perla’s Kitchen writes on their FB page that they are committed to bringing the best cuisine Rockwall has to offer. “At the core of our creations, there is a […]
As Sundance Square prepares to begin construction on three new buildings and the proposed plaza in the center of the 35-block entertainment district, restaurateur Shannon Wynne is making big plans too. After a highly successful 18 year run in Sundance Square, Wynne will permanently close his 8.0 Restaurant & Bar to make way for a […]
(Heath, Jan. 31, 2012) Mayor John Ratcliffe announced today that he will not seek re-election after his fourth term ends in May. Mayor Ratcliffe was first elected Mayor of Heath in May 2004, winning nearly 70 percent of the vote in a three-way contested race. Ratcliffe was re-elected without opposition in 2006, 2008 and 2010. […]
There will be a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at Taco Casa, 2008 S. Goliad St. in Rockwall. Help Erika Bryant Evans in her fight against leukemia and her search for a bone marrow donor. To learn more about Erika, visit the Find A Match for Erika FB page. […]
(Rockwall ISD) Do you want to make a difference in a child’s life? Be a Springer Elementary mentor. Sherri Clark has been Fabio Zichittella’s mentor for three years. Sherri tells that when she enters Fabio’s classroom, he jumps up and runs to give her a hug. His other Springer classmates ask when will they have a […]
(Rowlett) Feb. 1, 2012 – Lake Pointe Medical Center recently announced the members of its governing board and medical staff officers for 2012. The governing board consists of corporate representatives, physicians on the hospital’s medical staff and representatives from the community. The board is responsible for the oversight of the medical staff, quality of the […]
(Rockwall ISD) Dobbs Elementary parent Mark Homs joins his two daughters Rachel (on left) and Kate at the Dobbs PTA’s annual “Donuts for Dads” event. Each year, Dobbs dads are invited to join their children at the school for a donut snack before the school day starts. Submitted by Norma Terrell, Dobbs Elementary. To submit […]
Join Friends of the Library for a “Go Red” luncheon presented by the American Heart Association. The lunch, catered by Zach, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. The cost is $15 at the door. Reservations are required by Tuesday, Feb. 7 by calling 972-771-8976 […]
The Rockwall Area Retired Teachers Association will meet at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 at the Rockwall ISD Administration Building. The program will be “Texas Shorty” presented by Jim Chancellor. All school retirees and their guests are invited. Submitted by Leigh Plagens, RARTA; edited for publication by Blue Ribbon News. To submit your news and […]
Did you know that Rockwall County has 17 historical markers, one property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and one historic courthouse listing? The Rockwall County Historical Foundation will present, “Memories and Markers: A Look at Rockwall’s Historic People and Places” at noon Friday, Feb. 10 at the Historic Courthouse. The program is free […]