Multi-Cultural Night at Dorris Jones Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) On Thursday, May 3, 2012,  students and staff at Dorris Jones Elementary enjoyed sharing their cultures. The students played games and shared costumes and customs from the diverse cultures that make up our school community.                               Thanks to Librarian […]

Berlin’s Brandenburg Airport set to debut

May 4, 2012 – A new, international airport will open on June 3 in Berlin, Germany, with the ability to serve as many as 27 million passengers this year. Berlin’s Brandenburg Airport will serve as a hub for several airlines, bringing a new ease to travel to and from Germany. A railway station under the […]

Golden Gate Festival commemorates 75th birthday of bridge

Since its grand opening on May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge has provided a vital link across the Golden Gate, where San Francisco Bay meets the Pacific Ocean. Before the bridge was built, the quickest way to travel between San Francisco and the headlands of Marin County was by ferry: today, approximately 300,000 vehicles […]

‘I love you, you’re perfect, now change’ on stage at Rockwall Community Playhouse

“I am proud of Rockwall Community Playhouse for producing some cutting edge drama, as well as some adult musical comedy this season! I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is a show you should NOT miss!” says Deb Caperton Ballard, RCP board member. It celebrates the mating game and explores the joys of dating, romance, […]

Cotton crop planted at historical museum

(Rockwall) May 4, 2012 – Rockwall County Historical Foundation had a very successful cotton planting session this week. President Carolyn Francisco, Neil and Ella Turner, and Jan Self planted 10 rows, with the help of measuring sticks that Neil created, with which to measure how deep (one inch) and how far apart (8 inches) to plant […]

As parents, do we lead or manage our children?

Final installment in a 10-part series on Parents as leaders. As parents we lead and manage our children.  If we lead without adequate management skills, logistical problems arise. If we manage without providing clear leadership, we may travel a long road to nowhere. Leadership focuses on developing people, empowerment, doing the right things, direction and […]

Day by Day / Sandwiches

Your Friday Funny by Forney artist Donald Frederick. Get inside Donald Frederick’s head and see what inspires him. He’s the subject of a Blue Ribbon News  “Good People” profile.

Rockwall Chamber welcomes WW Women’s Health

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for WW Women’s Health at their Rockwall location, 2504 Ridge Road, Suite 201. WW Women’s Health offers obstetrics and gynecology services including well-woman visits, menopause management, and high-risk pregnancies. Thank you to Paula Kerr, Events/Public Relations Manager, for submitting this announcement. To submit your news, […]

Bobcat roaming Plano neighborhood now has place to call home

Bobcat roaming Plano neighborhood now has place to call home

(Wylie) May 3, 2012 – It’s happened once again. A bobcat that was previously kept as a pet is now calling In-Sync Exotics his forever home. Right now, we’re calling it a “him,” and we’re pretty sure we’re right, but there’s still a small chance it’s a “her.” Last week, In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and […]

Baby Fair at Lake Pointe Medical Center

Join Lake Pointe Medical Center at its first annual Baby Fair from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19. There will be physician office informational booths and a dietician available to answer questions about pre-natal nutrition and children’s nutritional needs, pre-natal education classes, a car seat safety check, and tours of the LP Women’s Services […]