(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 13, 2015) Volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Youth Group gathered this week to assemble Emergency Food Boxes for recipients of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Emergency Food Boxes are provided to MOWSS clients in the event that meals aren’t able to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 9, 2015) Local Rockwall Williams Middle School (WMS) eighth grader Luna Martell is all smiles and rays of positivity despite her current condition. At age six, Luna was diagnosed with a type of cancer called Heptoblastoma. But cancer cannot stop the now 14 year-old young lady from having fun and living […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 6, 2015) The Rockwall ISD Central Office Helping Hands Food Drive collected more than 1,000 food items to fill the community food pantry!! Way to go! Photo submitted by Shelley Garrett, Ed.D., Director of Student and Family Services, Rockwall Independent School District. The Blue Ribbon News print edition is delivered free […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 5, 2015) On Wednesday, November 11th from 9 am to 1 pm, Rest Haven Funeral Home in Rockwall will be the site of a Veterans Day event featuring a supply drive to benefit Patriot Paws Service Dogs. The event will also include a live service dog demonstration by Ret. Col. Keith Young […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 4, 2015) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host its 7th Annual Superhero 5K Race & Fun Run on Saturday, November 7 at the Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall. Bring the kids for the Fun Run and, whether you’re a dedicated runner or want to walk the distance of the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 2, 2015) Dr. Barb Fowler and Melaney Loar were inducted into Aspasians at the October Meeting. Members gathered to hear a presentation from Mr. Jeff Bailey, Rockwall ISD Superintendent, about the upcoming bond election and to celebrate the success of the Fall Aspasians Marketplace. Aspasians is a group of 35 ladies […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 29, 2015) In appreciation of the Rockwall Police and their continued commitment to serve this community, the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club presented the officers with the Rotary 4 Way Test challenge coin. The 4 Way Test is the code that every Rotarian is encouraged to live by, and the Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 28, 2015) Rockwall Kiwanis recently welcomed special guest Margie VerHagen, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County, presenting her with a donation of $850. MOWSS has been serving senior adults inRockwallCountyfor 37 years, distributing over 45,000 meals this year alone. Beyond delivering meals, 120 volunteers make essential […]
The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse invites the community to a Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, November 7 at 11 a.m. to name the Posse Arena in honor of co-founder Roy Hance. (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – October 27, 2015) Hance, along with former Rockwall County Sheriff Jacques Kiere, organized the Posse in 1991 with the approval of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 26, 2015) On Wednesday, November 11th from 9 am to 1 pm, Rest Haven Funeral Home in Rockwall will be the site of a Veterans Day event featuring a supply drive to benefit Patriot Paws Service Dogs. The event will also include a live service dog demonstration by Ret. Col. Keith Young […]