(ROCKWALL – October 21, 2013) We have a test for any Blue Ribbon News reader who’s up to the challenge. Look into those eyes. Go ahead. We dare you. What do you see? We’re guessing you can read Pepa’s life history by gazing into this sweet dog’s expressive eyes. She was in deplorable shape when […]
(ROWLETT – October 21, 2013) Rowlett’s 8th Annual Chamber of Commerce sponsored Taste and Trade will be 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 23rd at Rowlett High School, 4700 George Bush Highway. Butler Plumbing is the Trade Title Sponsor. The Taste & Trade will showcase some of the community’s finest businesses. There will be 27 non-food vendors and 15 food […]
(HEATH – October 21, 2013) Six sons. Six Eagle Scouts. And all are enjoying successful, service-oriented careers or are on their way to establishing one. That’s the legacy that Heath residents Ed and Debbie Thatcher have created as they raised their sons with a life centered around the activities and core values of the Boy […]
(ROCKWALL – October 21, 2013) The Rockwall City Council recently approved a contract with Rockwall County Committee on Aging to help fund the Meals on Wheels program and other senior services, including nutritional programs for the elderly and disabled in the city. MayorDavid Sweet said Meals on Wheels is a vital service to the community. […]
Student volunteers help make Rockwall tradition a success PRINT & BRING COUPON BELOW TO RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON A SINGLE PURCHASE UP TO $50! (ROCKWALL – October 20, 2013) The first truckload of pumpkins arrived two days before the Grand Opening of Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch. The large tent was set up and the […]
Rest Haven and The Flower Box to host Veteran’s Day old-fashioned USO Canteen (ROCKWALL – October 24, 2013) On Monday, November 11th, from 7 to 9 a.m., Ted Cain’s Used Car Lot on Rockwall’s Historic Downtown Square will be transformed into an old-fashioned USO Canteen with festive decorations, music and refreshments. All local veterans, along with […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – October 19, 2013) The Robotics Club is the “place to be” at Williams Middle School this year. Not only is the excitement growing among the students, but our local Air Force Association chapter in Rockwall is taking notice as well. Vance Clark from the Air Force Association presented a check for $750 […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – October 19, 2013) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Emily Drewery as the Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month and Xavier Castille as the Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month. Emily, a1 11th grade member of the Varsity Cross Country Team, was nominated by Toby Howell and chosen by the Jacket Backers […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – October 19, 2013) Nebbie Williams Elementary recently elected its Student Council Officers for the 2013-14 school year. School-wide elections resulted in: President – Kate Avery, Vice President – Margo Little, Secretary – Sydney Heimer, and Treasurer – Abbey Graves. The Student Council is under the direction of Leila Gibson and is a service […]
Plant & Seed Swap 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, November 2 Discovery Garden, 875 Riding Club Road (ROCKWALL COUNTY – October 19, 2013) It is time to start dividing your crowded perennials, bulbs and groundcover. Perennials need to be divided on a regular basis to maintain healthy and vigorous growth. You may not have the […]