ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 13, 2014) As I sit and write this under a full moon, we have at least 107 job openings in law enforcement across the country — each and every one of those vacancies is the result of a brother or sister in blue giving the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 19, 2014) Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living will host a community-wide Christmas Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22. Guests will enjoy guided tours and a free, fresh baked pie! RSVP by noon Monday by calling 972-722-5129. Liberty Heights is located at 963 West Yellow Jacket Lane in Rockwall, […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Dec. 19, 2014) At the risk of being labeled old-fashioned (as if that’s a bad thing), we at Blue Ribbon News have decided to go out on a limb and bring old school back. I looked up the meaning of “old school” in both Wikipedia and the Urban Dictionary, just to make sure […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 19, 2014) Work will begin in January 2015 to prepare an Open Space Master Plan for Rockwall County. The Commissioners Court approved a contract with the consulting team of VERDUNITY and WRT for a master plan that will consolidate the plans from each of the cities into a countywide master plan. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 18, 2014) There’s at least one group in Rockwall County that won’t take a break for the Christmas holidays. In fact, this Christian fellowship is offered every Friday night of the year—52 weeks running. “Well, we did cancel for an ice storm once.” Sarah Kelly explained to me that addictions and other […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 1, 2014) Rest Haven is again providing a special way for families to honor the memory of their loved ones this holiday season. Beginning Monday, December 1st, Angel Wing Remembrance Trees will be placed at each of the three Rest Haven Funeral Homes in Rockwall, Rowlett, and Royse City. The community is […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 2, 2014) Members of Rockwall County Emergency Management and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) teamed together to teach the community three important steps when it comes to preparing for an emergency or disaster during a community meeting on emergency preparedness at the St. Matthias Church in Rockwall on Monday night. While […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 1, 2014) Classes on vegetable gardening will once again be conducted by certified local Master Gardeners. Classes will be: January 10 – Successful Vegetable Gardening January 17 – Seed Starting for Beginners The Master Gardener Class series has proved to be popular, so be sure and reserve your seat! The classes are […]
ROCKWALL, TX (November 11, 2014) In the event of a disaster in our hometown, would you know what to do? Whether it’s a tornado, flood or other severe weather event, a chemical or biological emergency, a terrorist attack or an epidemic, there are trained professionals and volunteers throughout the area to help. But you are […]
Bigger and brighter Many of us are only beginning to think about getting our holiday decorations out of storage, but for Roger Shank and Donna Orr of Rockwall, holiday planning is a year-round process. “We never ever quit. We start in January for the following year,” said Donna. Each holiday season, she and her husband’s […]