(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) – The Rockwall County Library Literacy Program, Reading For Adults (RFA), will hold a training session for new tutors. RFA has been serving Rockwall County for over 15 years, providing free educational classes to community adults. The program offers classes in ESL (English as a Second Language), GED, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation and Rockwall County Historical Commission present the Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series 2016, which features programs of historical interest from noon to 1 p.m. in the third floor courtroom at Rockwall’s historic downtown courthouse, on the second Friday of the month unless otherwise noted*. These events […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) Texas is excited to welcome Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and Antique Archeology to the area. The team will film episodes of their hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout Texas. Filming is scheduled for February 2016. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. […]
(HEATH, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) Momentum continues to build for Republican Lorne Liechty as he earns another key endorsement for his campaign for Texas House, District 33. Joining the growing list of supporters is former Republican State Senator Dr. Bob Deuell. “To keep Texas thriving we cannot let our state government make the same mistakes as our national leaders in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 10, 2016) Rockwall High School junior Sierra Jordan, 16, has advanced to the “Call Back Audition” round on NBC’s The Voice, with her renditions of the Dixie Chick’s “Cowboy Take Me Away” and Faith Hill’s “Like We Never Loved At All.” There’s no doubt these songs suit her perfectly, for Sierra […]
(HEATH, TX – Jan. 10, 2016) Lorne Liechty has earned another highly sought-after endorsement in the race for the Texas House, District 33 with Life PAC announcing their support for the pro-family Republican. Life PAC is the political arm of Texans for Life, led by pro-life advocate Kyleen Wright. The endorsement comes just after Liechty received the backing of the Concerned Women For America Legislative […]
Stay tuned for watch party info for our very own Dalton Rapattoni, a vocal coach at the School of Rock in Rockwall, whom we predict is going to go far on American Idol! The Blue Ribbon News print edition is delivered free to more than 18,000 homes throughout Rockwall and Heath. To share your good […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 6, 2016) Today Jeff Bailey, Rockwall Independent School District superintendent, announced his plans to retire from his position effective August 31, 2016. Mr. Bailey said, “After thoughtful consideration and discussion with my family, I know that now is the right time for me to start a new chapter in my life. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 9, 2016) A New Year means new reading for me—the result of a Christmas list that always includes books. I keep a year-round wish list, jotting down titles of interest, based on Christian book reviews or recommendations. No article gets my attention more than a “top-ten picks” of books related to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 9, 2016) Students at Springer Elementary School participated in a Spelling Bee Friday to determine a lucky winner to qualify for the district level competition. Congratulations to 6th grader, Roxi Day! She will be the Springer representative for the district challenge. Submitted by Jenny Kaup, M.Ed., SAGE Teacher, Springer Elementary. […]