(ROCKWALL, TX — March 13, 2019) As the final overtime seconds ticked off and the dreadful buzzer sounded, my team’s basketball season ended. My boys had overcome so much through the season, game after game of last second heartbreaks and the occasional morsel of victory. I named them the “heart attack kids” because after a […]
Harry Myers Park Disc Golf Course Redesign Complete (ROCKWALL, TX – March 4, 2019) The Harry Myers Park Disc Golf Course has been consistently rated as one of the best courses in Texas thanks to its beautiful location in Harry Myers Park and the course designer John Houck. Due to a variety of challenges as […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 4, 2019) Congratulations to Wyatt Ashlock, whose Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held March 3, 2019 at the Heritage Christian Academy. Lake Ray Hubbard Detachment #1465 of the Marine Corps League presented him with the “Good Citizenship Award“ certificate by Bob Petka Commandant & Scout Coordinator and Jr Vice Commandant […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 1, 2019) Rockwall High School graduate Edmond Smajli receives assignment as a pilot in the US Air Force. Upon graduating next May he will be 2nd Lt. You may recognize his proud dad (Mario at Luigi’s Italian Cafe). Congratulations and thank you for your service, Edmond! Photo and Video : Mike Larriviere Our […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) The Rockwall Noon Rotary Club recognized Rotarian Jeremy Neill with the Paul Harris Fellow award during its luncheon program today. The award honors individuals who contribute or make donations in their name of $1,000 or more to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. Neil is a “third level” Paul […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) Embrace. Mitigate. Practice. Own. Witness. Encourage. Reach. These are the words that make up the name of the newest non-profit to the Rockwall area. “Empower 7” just obtained their 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit status this week and President Melanie Cobb is beyond thrilled. “In North Texas, there is an overwhelming shortage […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 11, 2019) Editor’s Note: Each year at Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples how they met. Their stories are often sweet, funny and surprising. Sharing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions – and one of our most wildly popular features. Josh and Amy […]
(HEATH, TX – Feb. 1, 2019) Friends, family, community members, and dignitaries gathered last night at Hidden Creek for a public event honoring Ed Thatcher’s service to the citizens of Heath. Former Heath Mayor Brian Berry opened the tribute with kind words about Thatcher, who served as Heath’s City Manager for 14 years. In honor […]
*This story written by Melissa Tate of Rockwall was first reported by LoveWhatMatters.com and reprinted here with their permission. See their original story: https://www.lovewhatmatters.com/i-remember-how-dark-and-frigid-the-inside-was-it-was-completely-empty-not-one-piece-of-furniture-nothing-i-wandered-into-a-room-off-to-the-side-i-walked-towards-it-and-instantly-got-chills/ (ROCKWALL, TX — January 31, 2019) “Not many can say the words I am about to say – my dad was the coolest person I’ve ever known. When all of my other […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 23, 2019) On Feb. 12, author Clint Townsend of Rockwall will celebrate the official release his new book, “X to the Nth.” The book marks the second authored by Townsend, who was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in 2006 and Lyme disease in 2010. The novel is available for preorder […]