DAR hosts founder of Defenders of Freedom

DAR hosts founder of Defenders of Freedom

(ROCKWALL – October 7, 2013) The “Rock Wall” Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution hosted Donna Cranston, founder of Defenders of Freedom (DOF), on October 7 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Heath.  The Dallas based non-profit organization Defenders of Freedom’s primary focus is to meet the needs of military members who served in […]

Rockwall Pumpkin Patch volunteers hard at work

Rockwall Pumpkin Patch volunteers hard at work

(ROCKWALL – October 5, 2013) Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch opened with a lot of festive fanfare this morning, but Blue Ribbon News stopped by a couple of times prior to the opening to catch all the volunteers hard at work, preparing for a season that’s bound to be bigger and better than ever! PRINT & […]

Rockwall firefighters honored by Ebby Halliday Realtors

Rockwall firefighters honored by Ebby Halliday Realtors

(ROCKWALL- October 5, 2013) Ebby Halliday Realtors, located at 2604 Ridge Road, hosted an appreciation event Friday recognizing Rockwall firefighters – serving up hamburgers, potato salad, beans and desserts, topped off with a big thank you  to our local heroes. “Ebby Halliday built her reputation on giving back to the community, and this is our […]

Rowlett resident named director of international task force

Rowlett resident named director of international task force

(ROWLETT – October 2, 2013) Rowlett resident Tony Rorie, President and Founder of The Men and Ladies of Honor, has been appointed head of an international initiative to mentor and train young men and women in ministry leadership. The Project Timothy Global Task Force, launched by Christian Men’s Network, will be responsible for outreach in […]

Fire Trucks & Flapjacks fundraiser a success for Wylie East Sapphires

(Wylie) October 1, 2013 – The Wylie East Sapphires Drill Team wishes to thank the Wylie Fire Department, the community and a host of generous supporters for a fabulous pancake breakfast fundraiser.  The event was held Saturday, Sept. 21 at Fire Station #3, located at the intersection of Brown and W.A. Allen. CVS, Kroger and Albertson’s […]

Royse City Chamber recognizes Yard of the Month

Royse City Chamber recognizes Yard of the Month

(ROYSE CITY – October 1, 2013) Congratulations to Paula Walker at 116 W. Church Street on being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner! The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall appearance […]

Rockwall Reading For Adults program to host tutor training

(ROCKWALL – September 27, 2013) The Rockwall County Library Literacy Program, Reading For Adults, will hold a training session for new tutors. RFA has been serving Rockwall County for over 13 years, providing free educational classes to community adults. The program offers classes in ESL (English as a Second Language), GED, Citizenship and Adult Literacy. […]

Yard sale Saturday to benefit Garland Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club

(GARLAND – September 27, 2013) Did you know…the Garland Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club provides a low-cost after-school program featuring homework help, snacks and activities, enriched with devotional time and music? Did you know…many families cannot afford the program, even at weekly cost lower than $50? IKANDY wants to step up and remove the […]

Learn sign language with your baby

Learn sign language with your baby

(ROCKWALL – September 25, 2013) Baby Signing Time Instructor Cheryl-Annette Parker is offering local sign language classes for babies ages 0-3 and their caregivers. Each class session lasts four weeks, and will include dance, reading books, making crafts, playing games and having fun while learning. On Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., class will […]

Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends to meet Oct 12 in Royse City

(ROCKWALL – Sept. 23, 2013) Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends, a social club for the women of Rockwall County, met on September 12 with 108 women in attendance.  The program “Getting to Know You,” allowed members and guests at each table an interesting and fun format with which to get to know each other. Rockwall […]