(ROCKWALL, TX – April 15, 2015) A Commissioners Court proclamation and a check for more than a quarter million dollars mark Rockwall County’s observation of National Library Week. At the April 14th Commissioners Court meeting, Judge David Sweet and the Commissioners Court issued a proclamation designating April 12-18 as National Library Week. The proclamation was […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 13, 2015) There are many women in the Rockwall area who, along with their daughters, were members of the Lone Star Chapter of National Charity League, Inc., (NCL). If you are a former Patroness or Ticktocker, consider becoming part of the Supernovas, the growing sustainer group for the chapter. Many of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 11, 2014) Rob Dixon & the Lost Cowboy Band provided great western music to help the Rockwall Newcomers & Friends Club celebrate in style and dance the evening away during their recent Boots & Tiaras event at Occasions in Royce City, where festive decorations and a wonderful buffet was served to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 7, 2015) In observance of National Library Week April 12-18, the Rockwall County Library has scheduled the following special activities: Tuesday, April 14th at 7:00 p.m., Family Night with storyteller Esther Malone Saturday, April 18, 11:00 a.m., Books and Ballet, where the Caldecott award winner, the Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 6, 2015) Rockwall County is encouraging residents to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of contracting West Nile virus, a mosquito borne illness. Residents should use insect repellent when outdoors, especially at dusk and dawn. Humans can contract West Nile virus from a mosquito bite. Infected mosquitoes get the virus […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2015) Blue Ribbon News staffers were invited to the home of Michael and Tania Favrot recently to speak to the young men in the Bear Den of Pack 2125, based out of Nebbie Williams Elementary School. The third graders posed many thoughtful questions as they learned about news gathering and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 27, 2015) In an effort to encourage health and wellness and the use of the sidewalk loop in the Rockwall Technology Park, the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation has extended an invitation to everyone to come “Take a Walk in the Park.” Did you know that to walk around Phase 1 of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 26, 2015) The East Trinity Masonic Lodge of Rockwall will host a blood drive benefiting the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4 at the lodge hall, 104 S. Goliad St., located on the SW corner of the Rockwall courthouse square. Appointments are […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 26, 2015) The 15th Annual City of Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Saturday, April 18th from 9am until 3pm at the Municipal Service Center, 1600 Airport Road – Rain or Shine. City of Rockwall residents must present a current utility bill or driver’s license for proof of residency. Household quantities […]