(ROCKWALL/ROYSE CITY/FATE, TX – June 19, 2015) Weather permitting, there will be various lanes closed on eastbound and westbound I-30 between FM 548 and FM 551 and from one mile west of FM 551 to two miles east of FM 551 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. June 22 through June 27. The closures are […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 16, 2015) In my kitchen at the back of the drawer that holds the hot pads, is a green oven mitt. Worn, with a few holes in it, the mitt is visible every time I open the drawer. Its mate, regrettably, was lost in a move. The mitt’s been around for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 16, 2015) When I am asked by parents about homework for their child I flash back to the beginning of my favorite Dickens story, “A Tale of Two Cities.” His wonderful work starts, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” an apt analogy for the thing […]
Storm-damaged vessel repaired, sailing again (ROCKWALL, TX – June 16, 2015) Sail With Scott’s Harbor Lights had broken away from the dock during a storm overnight on May 27. After crashing and damaging the Rockwall city dock, Harbor Lights ended up lodged onto the rocks on shore on Lake Ray Hubbard. The crew has been […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 15, 2015) The City of Rockwall Mosquito Abatement Program has continually monitored mosquito populations in live mosquito traps in various locations around the City. Those samples are sent to the Texas Department of State Health Services to be tested for the West Nile Virus. At this time, there have been no mosquito traps that […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 15, 2015) Are you looking for a tall, red-headed beauty to walk by your side? Rani is definitely the girl for you! Our Blue Ribbon News adoptable Pet of the Week is an energetic and stunning young lady with a kind heart who is looking for a family to call her own. […]
(ROWLETT, TX – June 14, 2015) Join friends and neighbors for “Fireworks at Bayside” located at 1400 Dalrock Road, just off I-30 Rowlett, from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4th. Celebrate freedom with live music, festival-style foods, children’s activities and the largest fireworks display in Rowlett. There is no admission charge for entry to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 14, 2015) Artist Pat Szalay is a unique photographer who combines layering and colorization in a way that makes each photo appear as a painting. View her work on exhibit Wednesday, June 17 at the Uptown Downtown Art Gallery in downtown Rockwall. She will have original prints and limited editions for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 9, 2015) After numerous requests from his photography fans, Bob Chilton will conduct a two-hour workshop on how to capture stunning images using the art of the mobile phone. The award-winning photographer will teach participatns about editing, portraits, HDR and much more. The event will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 12, 2015) Graduation is the only time of year, for many people, that can contain both terrifying and exhilarating beginnings and ends at the same time. For students, it’s the end of exhausting hard work and the beginning of daunting future opportunity. For parents, faculty and administrators, it’s the end of […]