ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 12, 2015) Rockwall Community Playhouse is once again offering its STAR Players Spring Workshop. The 10-week STAR (Special Theater at Rockwall) program is offered to teens and adults 16 years and older with Down syndrome and autism. The focus will be on theatre basics, stage movement, auditions, stage makeup, improv and acting […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 12 2015) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall will host its Annual Healthy Hearts Rock Luncheon from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Medical Office Building, located next door to the hospital at 3142 Horizon Road, Suite 204. This popular event held during Heart Month is FREE and will address diet […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 10, 2015) One Man’s Treasure Clothes Closet recently celebrated ten years of positively impacting the lives of formerly incarcerated men, during its annual Mardi Gras Volunteer Appreciation Get-together. The event honored the hardworking volunteers of the faith-based 501(c)3 organization who dedicate their time each year helping to provide clothing for formerly incarcerated […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 10, 2015) Heath Author Tim Soyars will give a talk on his book “Where’s Charlie? Memories from A Time of War, Vietnam 1965-1968″ from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, February 24 at Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club, 2600 Champions Blvd. Hosted by the original Shores HOA, the event includes Soyars’ presentation plus […]
Save 50% OFF Joiner Fee through Feb. 16 ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 10, 2015) Spring has sprung a little early at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, as kids as young as two gear up for what’s expected to be a record-setting youth sports Spring season. Teams are filling fast, but registration continues through Saturday, Feb. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2015) Each year around Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples how they met. Their stories are often sweet, funny and surprising. Sharing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions – and one of our most wildly popular features. Jon and Lori Bailey The story […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 9, 2015) Hundreds of pink granite and bronze monuments were commissioned by the State of Texas to commemorate the 1936 Texas Centennial and placed across Texas. Rockwall’s monument had been in the same location for 79 years. Originally positioned along State Hwy. 66 (Bankhead Highway) between the current intersection of Caruth […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8, 2015) Even though some prefer the single life, many are still looking for someone to share their lives with—someone to love and be loved by. But past experiences can color the way each person approaches dating. Those searching for love “the second time around” may find themselves love-struck by Cupid, sweetly […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8, 2015) I value my man-card, always have, and I’ve worked hard to keep it. Yet, there was a moment in my life over 20 years ago where it was nearly revoked. Now once I explain the situation, I’m sure you’ll pardon it, at least, I hope … So, here goes… CONFESSION: […]
(Feb. 8, 2015) 2015 brought 16 teams from nine countries – five from the United States – to compete in Breckenridge’s 25th annual Budweiser International Snow Sculpture competition. Teams of four artists create amazing, short-lived works of art. using only hand tools. No power tools, internal supports or colorants are allowed. Some teams lacking a […]