Park Place Dealerships named a 2013 National Top Workplace

Luxury automobile dealership group ranked #4 in the U.S. in the largest survey of American workers of its kind (February 3, 2013) Dallas-based Park Place Dealerships has been named one of America’s Top Workplaces by WorkplaceDynamics. Park Place was ranked #4 nationwide among 872 organizations with more than 1,000 employees that participated in regional top […]

Holland to seek 2nd term on Heath Council

Blue Ribbon News does not necessarily endorse any particular political candidate or position, but provides a forum for related news and information to be shared. We welcome all candidates, political action groups and citizens to submit political announcements and comments. To submit your news and events, email . (February 3, 2013) Justin A. Holland has officially filed for a […]

‘Love Letters’ to be shared at next Friends of Library meeting

(ROCKWALL-Feb 3, 2013) Friends of the Rockwall County Library will meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 12  in the Community Room of the library. Following the election of officers for the 2013-14 year, members and guests will be entertained by talented local performers. Leslie Buie and Nancy Beaty will present excerpts from the Pulitzer Prize nominated […]

Rockwall County Democrats to meet Feb 16

(ROCKWALL-February 3, 2013) Rockwall County Democrats meet at 9 AM on the 3rd Saturday of each month, at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington St. in Rockwall. Join them Saturday, Feb 16. Continental Breakfast will be  served. Submitted by Judith Matherne. To share your news and events, email .

Shannon Elementary student earns Rotary Student of Honor award

(ROCKWALL-February 3, 2013) Congratulations to Rotary Student of Honor, Khloe Diaz of Sharon Shannon Elementary School. She was  honored by the Rockwall Rotary on January 31, 2013 at their lunch time meeting, in recognition of outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Khloe Diaz is pictured here with Principal Carla Bennett. Photo by Greg Caffarel.  To share your […]

Celia Hays students visit with author Vuthy Kuon

(ROCKWALL ISD-February 2, 2013) Author and illustrator Vuthy Kuon visited Celia Hays Elementary on January 31. Pictured here, students Eden Rodriguez, Kyle Blackburn, Kennedy Banuelos and Lauren Piper enjoy their  time in the library with the children’s author.  Vuthy Kuon infuses art, humor, and storytelling to entertain and inspire his audiences. Submitted by Susan Sisto, […]

Forney Arts Council’s February offerings

(FORNEY-February 2, 2013) The Forney Arts Council has several artists in the spotlight during the month of February. Beginning Feb. 4, the artists featured at the Crumbzz Tasting Pavilion/Forney Gallery of Arts include: James Tatem Juliana Crownover Brenda Catlett Bill Sorrells The Crumbzz Tasting Pavilion/Forney Gallery of the Arts is located at 212 South Bois […]

Eagle Scout project creates garden beds for mobility impaired

(February 3, 2013) Eagle Scout candidate Will Senecal Jr. of St. Patrick Church Troop 719 Circle 10 Council recently coordinated a project to build two raised garden beds to help those who are mobility impaired start and care for herbs at the Audelia Road Library. The project will ask members of the community to grow one […]

Super Bowl party at Dodie’s at The Harbor

(ROCKWALL-Feb 1, 2013) Where will you go to watch Super Bowl XLVII? On Sunday, Feb. 3, Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harborin Rockwall will feature the Super Bowl on SEVEN big screens, along with appetizer specials, $2.50 draft beers and $5 bombs. While there, try out their new Surf & Turf specials! RELATED STORY Coach […]

Celia Hays kindergarten students celebrate 100 days of school

(ROCKWALL ISD-Feb 1, 2013) Rockwall ISD celebrates the 100th day of school, and these students in Amanda Payne’s kindergarten class at Celia Hays Elementary dress up as if they are 100 years old. Thanks to Susan Sisto, librarian, for submitting this photo.  To share your good news and events, email .