Cars for CASA at The Harbor draws thousands, raises thousands

(Rockwall) May 29, 2013 – Cars for CASA organizers report that the eighth annual car, truck and motorcycle show held May 19 at The Harbor in Rockwall was another “overwhelming success,” drawing about 300 show vehicles and more than 3,000 spectators. The benefit event was coordinated by the Board of the Metro East Division of The Dallas […]

Meet Chewy, before and after

Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week >Meet our newest contestant in our Makeover of the Month competition. Chewy got his name because he looked like Chewbacca right after he was rescued from the Dallas animal shelter. One short grooming session later, he’s a new dog. But Chewy isn’t going to let a fancy new […]

Catch the buzz: Rockwall Yellowjacket Spring Swarm May 30

First place winner in Craziest Fan Contest gets Free Rangers tickets (ROCKWALL ISD-May 22, 2013) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers Booster Club is hosting Spring Swarm, the annual spring football game to introduce the 2013 Rockwall Yellowjacket Football team. The game will be at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium on Thursday, May 30.  The JV game […]

Season subscriber discounts through July 1 for Rockwall Community Playhouse

(ROCKWALL-May 27, 2013) The Rockwall Community Playhouse recently hosted a Season Subscriber Party welcoming old friends and prospective  season ticket holders to preview the 2013-14 season. The event was held at Zanata’s in Rockwall, where delicious food was served up with a taste of the spectacular performances to come. See the full lineup and purchase tickets […]

Friday Study Club installs new officers, presents check to library

(Rockwall) May 27, 2013 –At the May meeting of the Friday Study Club, held recently at the Rockwall County Library,  outgoing President, Becky Cecil, presented the library an annual donation from the club. Librarian Marcine McCulley accepted the contribution and thanked the organization for its continued support. It was reported that the funds would be […]

Legendary Levee Singers to perform at free Memorial Day concert, Family Fun Day

Legendary Levee Singers to perform at free Memorial Day concert, Family Fun Day

(ROCKWALL-May 22, 2013) The legendary Levee Singers will perform at a Memorial Day Concert and Family Fun Day beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27 under the big tent at Rest Haven Memorial Park’s Celebration Field in Rockwall. Beginning with a patriotic tribute to veterans, this event will feature the ever popular Levee Singers in […]

Rockwall student wins three awards at Digital Media Fair

(Rockwall ISD) May 27, 2013 – Elizabeth Burrus, a student in Mrs. McKenzie’s Advanced Graphic Design class at Rockwall High School, earned three awards  at the Rockwall ISD Digital Media Fair. Elizabeth placed 1st in Single Page Desktop Publishing Design and 2nd and  3rd in Multi-page Desktop Publishing design. Elizabeth also designed the Medical City Children’s Hospital cookbook […]

Summer Camp Guide – MORE UPDATED LISTINGS!

Summer Camp Guide – MORE UPDATED LISTINGS!

(Summer 2013) Can’t decide which summer camp option is right for your child? Blue Ribbon News is spotlighting some of our area’s best and most popular summer camps and programs. Mary DeMuth, author of14 books, including 150 Quick Questions to Get Your Kids Talking, has some great advice on how to discover your child’s unique gifts […]