(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2019) Lone Star CASA will host Information Sessions May 2 and May 6 for persons interested in volunteering with our program. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers are appointed by a judge to discover the best possible outcome for abused or neglected children in foster care. It is the goal of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2019) The May meeting of the Rockwall Friends of the Library will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14 at the Rockwall County Library Community Room, 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane. The program will be “Get Inspired through Europe with El Roi Haus–Creativity and Inspiration in Germany”. Also, there will be […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 11, 2019) The City of Rockwall will be holding a public hearing on April 15, 2019 to consider a request by a developer for a Public Improvement District (PID). The developer-initiated petition is in conjunction with a zoning case (i.e. Z2019-005: Heritage Park) that is proposing to establish a 545-lot residential subdivision and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 11, 2109) Have you noticed Rockwall City Hall and the Police Department among the buildings around town basked in blue light? The Rockwall City Council voted to recognize the Children’s Advocacy Center’s (CAC) Go Blue for Kids campaign. The Council also proclaimed April as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, as a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 10, 2019) Each year, thousands of 4-H volunteers donate their time and energy to make their communities a better place to live. These volunteers will be among the millions across the country who are being spotlighted during the 43rd anniversary of National Volunteer Week, April 7-13, 2019. Research conducted by the Corporation […]
Connect, Create & Contribute During May – Older Americans Month (ROCKWALL, TX April 10, 2019) Each year, more and more older adults are making a positive impact in and around Rockwall County. As volunteers, employees, employers, educators, mentors, advocates, and more, they offer insight and experience that benefit the entire community. That’s why Older Americans […]
Fun & Fit in the Park to Feature Heart of Heath 5k & Family Run On Easter Saturday, April 20 (HEATH, TX – April 9, 2019) A City of Heath tradition will continue on April 20 as the community gathers for Fun & Fit in the Park, featuring the Heart of Heath 5k and a 1-Mile […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 9, 2019) Back in March, Blue Ribbon News shared news of Terry Park’s new Little Free Library brought to you courtesy of Heath resident Ricky Handschuch, who made this endeavor his Eagle Scout project. Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading and builds community by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 9, 2019) This sleek, black handsome “panther” is Spartacus. He may look intimidating, but he is an angel— loves being scratched, brushed, loves chin rubs, and will scooch up to you on a couch, bed, or wherever you are to get himself some cuddles. He will be an awesome lap cat for a […]
Letter to the Editor (MOBILE CITY, TX – April 5, 2019) Mobile City experienced a fire on Thursday evening, April 4 at around 5:30 pm. Thank God that all our citizens are safe and no one was hurt! As the Mayor of the City of Mobile City, I would like to commend the fire departments of […]