Girl Scouts to host Daddy/Daughter Dance at Caddo Mills HS

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 Mayor Ratcliffe not seeking re-election in May

(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. […]

‘Go Red’ with Friends of the Rockwall Library

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 […]

Rockwall retired teachers to meet, Feb. 13

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 […]

Memories and Markers: Rockwall’s historic people, places

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 […]

Book Lovers Happy Hour at Irving Library

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 .

Lewisville Public Library activities for February

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 […]

Mayoral proclamation recognizes Rockwall Rotary Mentoring, names National Mentoring Day

Mayoral proclamation recognizes Rockwall Rotary Mentoring, names National Mentoring Day

‘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 […]

Jurors selected for Arts in the Square

Frisco Square Development and Frisco Arts announce the selection of the 2012 Arts in the Square jurors. The pool of talented jurors will select the very best in all categories during the 3nd annual Arts in the Square festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1. The jurors are […]

Five Business Professionals of America students earn trip to state

(Wylie East High School) Fifteen students traveled to Frisco Heritage High School to participate in various Business Professionals of America competitions Saturday, Jan, 21. Five of them qualified to compete at state. BPA is a national organization that trains members to achieve leadership and prepare for the professional world. Advisor Ted Stephens leads Raiders into […]