ROWLETT (February 19, 2014) The Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission has presented its 2014 awards to three organizations as part of the Cultural Arts Grants program in the City of Rowlett. Artists ‘Round Texas is receiving $500 in support of their visual artist programs and classes. The Lakeshore Symphonic Winds is receiving $750 to support […]
ROCKWALL (February 19, 2014) While the City of Rockwall has almost doubled in both population and commercial businesses along the I-30 Corridor in the last 10 years, it has also seen a tremendous reduction in its overall crime rate. Police Chief Mark Moeller reported to City Council on Monday, February 17, 2014, that the Overall Crime […]
ROCKWALL (February 19, 2014) The 14th Annual City of Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Saturday, April 5 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 of pesticides, […]
ROCKWALL (February 19, 2014) The Drug Enforcement Agency Drug Take Back is Saturday, April 26, from 10 am until 2 pm at the Rockwall Police Department’s Community Services Office, 1113 Ridge Road. The national initiative gives residents an opportunity to get rid of expired, unwanted or unused over-the-counter or prescribed pharmaceutical medications. Please note that […]
ROCKWALL (February 12, 2014) Pack 896 Tigers, Wolves and Webelos from Celia Hays and Stevenson Elementary will be visiting The Shores neighborhood this weekend to collect canned goods for charity. “This is an important service project that our Pack participates in with all of the Scouting Units in North Texas to benefit our local food […]
ROCKWALL (February 12, 2014) CARGO Rockwall (Citizens Associated For Responsible Gun Ownership) will conduct its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 13 at Soulman’s BBQ in Rockwall. The meeting is open to the public and begins at 6 p.m. Topics to be discussed include WWII small arms of the Soviet Army and what to do after […]
Tales of True Love In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asked several local couples how they met. This feature was so popular last year that we decided to put our 2013 couples back in the spotlight alongside our latest lovebirds. Thank you for sharing these stories of “How I Met My Mate.” Clarence […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (February 10, 2014) During their recent Annual Board Meeting, Rockwall County Helping Hands honored several volunteers for their outstanding service to the nonprofit critical assistance agency in 2013. Among those honored were: • ATMOS Energy ATMOS Energy was awarded the Ethel Moss Award for distinguished service and outstanding commitment to the mission and […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (February 10, 2014) The Rockwall Area and Royse City Chambers of Commerce will host a Candidates’ Forum from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2014 at the Rockwall High School Theater, 901 Yellowjacket Lane, Rockwall, TX 75087. The forum will feature candidates in contested races for offices in Rockwall County, registered in the […]
(February 7, 2014) UPDATE: Due to weather conditions, the Top Shoppers celebration has been rescheduled to 10 am this Saturday to begin with the shopper’s appreciation day. Thank you for your understanding. ROCKWALL (February 4, 2014) Shopper Appreciation Day is an event where Centsible Thrift Stores say thank you to their loyal customers and develop […]