ROCKWALL (November 11, 2013) Stay calm, Blue Ribbon News readers, but a robbery is in progress. Bandit just handed us a note that reads: “This is a stick up! I’m stealing your heart right now. Don’t resist, just surrender immediately. And don’t be fooled by my tiny size and my timid demeanor. I’m only a […]
Amazing, superhero finish for young runners ROCKWALL (November 11, 2013) On Saturday, November 2nd, members of the Nebbie Williams Elementary School Running Club participated in the Lone Star CASA Superhero 5K. Sarah Trahan, a 4th grader, placed 3rd in females 14 and under and Sam Favre, also a 4th grader, placed 6th in males 14 and under. Both of these children were competing against […]
ROCKWALL (November 8, 2013) Council member Jim Pruitt, left, Mayor Pro Tem David White and council member Scott Milder display the Scenic City Award they accepted on behalf of the city and the council at the Texas Municipal League conference last month in Austin. The city was recognized as a Scenic City at the highest […]
ROCKWALL (November 8, 2013) Military veterans and active military personnel can adopt a companion animal for only $11 as part of a Veterans Day celebration by Rockwall Pets. The Rockwall-based nonprofit will be adopting adult dogs and cats at a special rate to anyone with a military ID at the Rockwall Petco on November 9-10. The Veterans […]
ROCKWALL (November 8, 2013) Quick! What is 2/3 of 240 6/229? This is the type of problem that can cause a student to dread math. Just the thought of the computations involved is enough to frighten even the bravest young mathematician. Multiplying fractions and mixed numbers! Ugh! Solving this problem will probably take a little […]
UPDATE – Registration deadline extended to Nov 16 ROCKWALL (November 8, 2013) Sign-ups are underway for Winter Basketball at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Registration closes November 16. The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall youth basketball league has no tryouts; kids participate in every game and receive equal playing time regardless of skill level. Registration […]
ROCKWALL (November 6, 2013) The Rock Wall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted its National Defense Luncheon on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Rockwall County Library. Chapter Vice-Regent, Fraya Fisk, introduced guest speaker, Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson. Sheriff Eavenson spoke about the importance of “Courage in Times of Crisis” as […]
ROCKWALL (November 5, 2013) The Honorable Judge Nancy Beaty, Rockwall County was recently inducted as a “Distinguished Member” into Texas Justice Court Judges Association (JCJA) College of Justice Court Judges. The College encourages and recognizes judges who strive for advanced education over and above the state mandated education requirements. Judge Beaty was one of only […]
Public invited to groundbreaking ceremony Thursday 4pm (ROCKWALL -November 5, 2013) The public is welcome as the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall hosts a groundbreaking ceremony from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. The event celebrates a nearly $5 million renovation & expansion project that will add 12,000 sq ft to the facility. Local […]
ROCKWALL/KAUFMAN COUNTY (November 5, 2013) Eight Lone Star CASA volunteers were sworn in by Judge Brett Hall on October 28th. From left are Richard Carson, Eliana McGrath, Joni Jenkins, Judge Hall, Thea Russell, Dennis McBay, Doreen Craig, Carol Rosini and Stephanie Phalen. These new COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES will be working in conjunction with the […]