ROCKWALL, TX (June 8, 2014) Cheryl-Annette Parker was in fourth grade when she was introduced to American Sign Language. She was taught to sign to “Joy to the World,” and it ignited a passion to learn more. She took every ASL class available – all the way through college. When Parker became a mother, she […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 9, 2014) Save the date for family fun at the 2014 Hot Rocks Bike Ride, which begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, August 9 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium. Presented annually by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club, Hot Rocks has been growing in popularity every year, attracting cyclists of all ages and skill levels. Proceeds from the ride […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 9, 2014) Rockwall Community Playhouse will hosts its second annual 1Mile/5K to raise money to build a new theatre. This year’s theme is Hippie Glow Run–Peace, Love & RCP. The event will take place at 8 p.m. Friday July 11, 2014 at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall. Pre-registration is $25 for the 5K […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 5, 2014) Eight-year-old Emma Santoro of Rockwall, whose quick thinking and bravery helped save the life her 18-month-old-brother, was recently presented the Rockwall Fire Department’s Civilian Medal of Honor Life Saving Award. The second grader was recognized in a ceremony at Nebbie Williams Elementary School, and later awarded the medal during a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 4, 2014) The Rockwall County Democratic Party will host a meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 21 at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington, Rockwall. Participants will review results of the recent Primary and Primary Run Off Elections, the activities of Battleground Texas-Team Rockwall and the local Party needs going forward. Submitted […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 4, 2014) Join Yoga Instructor Rebecca Morton for Summer Solstice Yoga and Meditation at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 21 at Harry Myers Park, field east of the amphitheater. It will be a one-and-a-half hour mixed level yoga and meditation class. Set your intentions and celebrate the second half of the year as […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 4, 2014) Here’s some breaking news from the Blue Ribbon News Fashion Department: Red is all the rage this season. And here’s a simple fashion tip: You’ll be so in style with this handsome dog by your side. Red is the fashion accessory of the decade. With one ramble down the runway, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 31, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently named Aimee Blackburn as its Ambassador of the Month. Aimee serves the Rockwall area as a Mortgage Loan Originator for Guaranty Bond Bank. The bank’s 100 year heritage began in 1913. From its inception with an initial capital investment of $50,000 to the […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 31, 2014) While the temperatures climb and we head into the lazy days of summer, Rockwall County Helping Hands is busy making plans to help kids in struggling families get a good start into the new school year. Beginning June 1, Rockwall County Helping Hands and its Community Circle are undertaking […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 31, 2014) Rockwall Soroptimist and County Clerk Shelli Miller (left) and Susan Reeves, Soroptimist Scholarship Chair (right) presented a Susan Faulkner Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 to Caroline Marlett, who will be attending Stephen F. Austin University in the fall. Congratulations, Caroline! Submitted by Sue Reeves. To share your good […]