New contract with IESI includes enhanced service The Heath City Council approved a new contract with IESI Solid Waste Services during the Dec. 20 Council meeting that will increase the frequency of brush collection without a rate increase to residential customers. Beginning Monday, Feb. 1, IESI will pick up brush twice a month, instead of […]
February’s finest Congratulations to Ruth Hoffman at 1112 N. Houston St. for being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner. The purpose of the Yard of the Month program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall appearance […]
Girl Scout Troop 2179 will host the first annual Sweetheart Daddy/Daughter Dance from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Caddo Mills High School cafeteria. Girls ages 5 – 12 and their fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles or brothers will enjoy music, dancing, and priceless memories. Plus, Girl Scout cookies will be available for sale. The cost […]
(Heath, Jan. 31, 2012) Mayor John Ratcliffe announced today that he will not seek re-election after his fourth term ends in May. Mayor Ratcliffe was first elected Mayor of Heath in May 2004, winning nearly 70 percent of the vote in a three-way contested race. Ratcliffe was re-elected without opposition in 2006, 2008 and 2010. […]
Join Friends of the Library for a “Go Red” luncheon presented by the American Heart Association. The lunch, catered by Zach, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. The cost is $15 at the door. Reservations are required by Tuesday, Feb. 7 by calling 972-771-8976 […]
The Rockwall Area Retired Teachers Association will meet at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 at the Rockwall ISD Administration Building. The program will be “Texas Shorty” presented by Jim Chancellor. All school retirees and their guests are invited. Submitted by Leigh Plagens, RARTA; edited for publication by Blue Ribbon News. To submit your news and […]
Did you know that Rockwall County has 17 historical markers, one property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and one historic courthouse listing? The Rockwall County Historical Foundation will present, “Memories and Markers: A Look at Rockwall’s Historic People and Places” at noon Friday, Feb. 10 at the Historic Courthouse. The program is free […]
The Irving Public Library will host an informal book discussion for book lovers at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30 at the Central Library, 801 W. Irving Blvd. Come prepared to share three authors or titles with other readers. For more information, call 972-721-2606. To submit your news and events, email .
Family Craft Day On Sunday, Feb. 12th between 2 and 3 p.m., join the library for a drop-in crafting day. Just bring your crafty selves, everything else is provided in the Cynthia Bennett Children’s Wing. Craft-o-Rama Craft-o-Rama is a craft time especially for 4th and 5th graders (ages 9 – 11). The first session of […]
‘First a Reader, then a Leader’ In a recent meeting of the Rockwall Rotary Club, Mayor David Sweet presented Barbara Allan, Chairman of Rockwall Rotary Mentoring, with a proclamation declaring Jan. 26 “National Mentoring Day.” The proclamation encouraged all citizens to applaud Rockwall Rotarians, the Rockwall ISD and community-wide mentors who graciously give of their […]