Beholding wonders

October 9, 2012 – A fall road trip took us across the country in a direction we’d never traveled. Amazing desert vistas lay ahead—more wonderful than we’d imagined. My husband and I had decided to take our daughter’s car to her at college— a 1300-mile-journey from our Texas home. The trip would be a visit, […]

Teacher Tracy Harmon shares her passion for our nations’ heroes

Blue Ribbon News shines the spotlight on GOOD PEOPLE doing GOOD THINGS, like Cullins-Lake Pointe teacher Tracy Harmon, a true angel (Rockwall ISD) October 12, 2012 – Cullins-Lake Pointe teacher Tracy Harmon volunteers with an organization called Soldiers’ Angels. It is a non-profit organization that supports deployed service members, their families and our veterans. If a […]

Cullins Lake Pointe students turn bread into…Texas

(Rockwall ISD) October 9, 2012 – Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary fourth graders rotated classes last week and did fun activities after learning about the State Fair of Texas. Mrs. Luff’s class used a piece of bread to create their own state of Texas! Pictured here are Kayla Rambo and Samantha Lee. Shared by Kristie Leavell, Rockwall […]

Frisco plumber wins ‘best of’ award for second year

(Frisco) October 9, 2012 – Frisco based Legacy Plumbing Inc. is the proud recipient of the 2012 FriscoStyle Magazine Best of Business Award for the second straight year. Legacy Plumbing was recognized alongside eight other businesses in the 10th Annual FriscoStyle Best of Business Awards. Like last year, the Frisco plumbing company received the award […]

Great ‘Night Out’ in Rockwall

Rockwall Police Department Drug Return October 9, 2012 – Rockwall police collected 225 pounds of old and unwanted prescription drugs that filled 10 boxes during the Sept. 29th Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative, a national event sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency. The program provides residents the opportunity to turn in their expired or unwanted […]

Free financial education workshops offered

October 8, 2012 – Did you know – YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas hosts FREE financial education workshops in your community? Check out what’s happening this month; click on the image to enlarge to see a full schedule of classes. Thanks to Deanne McCarty for sharing this news.  To submit your news and events, email . […]

Shannon Elementary students get a lesson in fun at State Fair

Big Memories with Big Tex (Rockwall ISD) October 8, 2012 – Carman Dennard, a sixth grade teacher at Shannon Elementary School, met up with some of her students at the State Fair of Texas on Rockwall ISD Fair Day. Standing with Big Tex are teacher Carman Dennard and students Molly Berry, McKinlee Reynolds, Sidney Harrison,  Daniel […]

Discounted mammogram special at Texas Health Presbyterian

October 8, 2012 – In honor of breast cancer awareness month, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall and the Rockwall Women’s Imaging and Breast Center are offering a discounted mammogram special. The $100 special is available to uninsured patients and includes the radiology fee. Payment must be made at the time of service by cash, check […]

Meet Wilma, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Wilma, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

October 8, 2012 – This youngster has quickly become a Beatles fanatic. Wilma’s favorite song is “All You Need is Love.” All she asks is “Love Me Do,” and if you say “I Will,” she’ll add a “P.S. I Love You.” When your neighbors see you with this beautiful small dog, they’re sure to say “She […]