The rod doubled and the reel sang as the shark darted and dove to the deep. After fishing for days on aFloridapier, I had hooked a monster, and my Dad coached and cheered above everyone. I was nine when I carved out this memory with my hero. He’s a mere shell of a man now, […]
(Rockwall) June 7, 2013 –The Aspasians recently awarded $40,000 in scholarships to four Rockwall ISD students. The 2013 recipients from Rockwall High School include Clint Turner (recipient of the Blake Finnell Memorial Scholarship) and Truc Pham. The Rockwall-Heath High School students include Jacob Anderson (recipient of the Chad Leeuw Memorial Scholarship) and Courtney Munoz. Congratulations […]
(Rockwall) June 7, 2013 –The Rockwall Friendship Baptist Church Outreach Ministy will host a benefit CAR WASH from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at Taco Casa on 2008 Goliad St. in Rockwall. All proceeds will be donated to Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Click here to LIKE Blue Ribbon […]
(Rockwall) June 7, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Family Healthcare of Rockwall with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Family Healthcare of Rockwall is a Family Practice serving all ages 2 and up in the North Rockwall community. Your health is important to them and they are dedicated to providing […]
Here’s how you can win Congratulations to Tim Nichols of Rockwall whose name was just drawn from among our Blue Ribbon News DFW readers to win a FREE tandem flight with Captain Rance Rudy & Parasailing the Harbor! Enjoy your high-flying adventure,Tim – and thanks to all of our fans & followers who help us spread good news. Another giveaway […]
(Rockwall) June 7, 2013 – Students of Michele McDonald of the Hubbard Chamber Music Series actively performed in a number of events this past season. All performed in the Rockwall Music Teachers Fall Festival and Spring Competition with most students receiving high marks or placing in the competition. Several students were also active and successful […]
“Winners never quit. Quitters never win.” –Vince Lombardi, Green Bay Packers head coach 1959-67 Sorry, Vince. I’m going to go out on a shaky brittle limb and disagree with a Hall of Fame coach. You see, quitting is in every winner’s vocabulary. Here’s just a few examples of people you would have loved coaching, but […]
Rockwall ISD Child Nutrition participates in summer food program (Rockwall ISD) June 5, 2013 – The Rockwall ISD Child Nutrition Department will again provide sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. This year the program will operate four sites: Springer Elementary, Dobbs Elementary, Rochell Elementary and Lake Rockwall Estates Community Center. All sites are open […]
(Rockwall) June 5, 2013 – The city of Rockwall and the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation are proud of its 365-acre Rockwall Technology Park, located south of Interstate 30. The Technology Park is home to 13 businesses, including the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation office and Texas A&M University-Commerce at Rockwall. Special Products & Mfg. (SPM) was […]
(Rockwall) June 5, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Jack Palmer Photography with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Jack Palmer Photography’s main business focus includes architectural, commercial, landscaping, event and corporate photography. He also provides portrait services for families, children, high school seniors, etc. His art pieces available for sale […]