Leaders have imagination

Part 7 in the 10-part series on Parents as Leaders Being an effective leader requires immense imagination.  As leaders we must envision the person who is not yet there; the situation that has not arrived; the community that is to be formed. As leaders we must imagine the human potential, and this is no small […]

Community Solutions Cooperative to host conference on family violence awareness

Join the Community Solutions Cooperative for “A Community Responds,” the first annual Family Violence and Awareness Educational Conference, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012. Guest speakers will include Rockwall Mayor David Sweet, Rockwall County DA Kenda Culpepper, Aaron Setliff of Texas Council on Family Violence, local shelters and nonprofit leaders, civic, […]

Day by Day / ZZZZs

Day by Day / ZZZZs

Your Friday Funny by Forney artist Donald Frederick Learn more about Donald Frederick, the artist behind the Day by Day comic strip, in this Blue Ribbon News ‘Good People’ profile.

Staib Wealth Management: Right thing, right reason

Staib Wealth Management: Right thing, right reason

Many people turn to a financial advisor to explore the best options for investing their money. They may be interested in stocks, bonds and mutual funds, or trying to decide how much to donate to their favorite charities. But what about folks who are merely trying to make ends meet – those who have little […]

How sleep problems affect transportation professionals

Planes, trains and automobiles – it is not just the name of a movie; this list also represents the findings of a new poll on sleep problems among transportation professionals. The National Sleep Foundation’s annual sleep poll looked at how sleep problems affect pilots, train operators and others who work in the transportation industry. According […]

Students celebrate Black History Month with ‘bottle buddies’

In honor of Black History Month, fifth grade students at Reinhardt Elementary chose an African American that was honorable and made a difference in our lives.  Then they created a Bottle Buddy to represent that person. Submitted by Kim Smith, SAGE teacher, Reinhardt Elementary and Rochell Elementary. To submit your news and events, email . […]

Take a walk in Jesus’ steps

First Christian Church Rockwall, the same church that brings Rockwall its Living Nativity every Christmas, will present Eyewitness Views: Jesus in Jerusalem on Saturday, March 31. Come between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to hear the stories of those who have just witnessed the incredible and amazing presence of Jesus through his […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes husband/wife dental team

The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new members My Mouth Dental and My Kidz Dental with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, March 1. The husband and wife team of Dr. Jose Montoya and Dr. Ashley Ramsey treat patients from 6 months to 106.  They are truly your one-stop shop for all your dental needs. Today’s […]

Signature Signs & Graphics celebrates ribbon cutting

The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Signature Signs & Graphics, located at 101 East Bourne Avenue in Rockwall, on March 6. Signature Signs & Graphics is a family owned and operated business. They design, manufacture, install and warranty virtually any and all types of signage, including vehicle wraps! Contact them at 972-771-7818 […]

Tooth fairy visits Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) The students at Doris CullinsLake Pointe Elementary had a surprise visit from the tooth fairy. The fairy (compliments of Rockwall Pediatric Dentistry) stopped by to share ideas for maintaining healthy teeth. First graders at DCLP have been learning how to take care of their teeth during February for Dental Health Month. Submitted by Kristi Leavell. […]