Rockwall Noon Rotary recognizes Student of Honor from Cullins-Lake Pointe

Rockwall Noon Rotary recognizes Student of Honor from Cullins-Lake Pointe

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 11, 2018) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary 6th grader David Chacko as the Rotary Student of Honor. Rotarian David Sweet and Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary Principal Jill Baird presented Chacko with the award at the Noon Rotary’s meeting on Thursday, Jan. 11. “He’s a student who exemplifies excellence in […]

Rep. Ratcliffe votes to support Iranian people against radical regime in Tehran

Rep. Ratcliffe votes to support Iranian people against radical regime in Tehran

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 9, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) issued the following statement on the House passage of H.Res. 676 in support of the people of Iran: “Today I joined my colleagues in standing with the people of Iran against the oppressive and radical regime in Tehran. We must be adamant and clear that […]

Paul Pecena announces campaign for Justice of the Peace

Paul Pecena announces campaign for Justice of the Peace

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 8, 2018) Paul Pecena has officially announced his campaign for election as Justice of the Peace, Precinct Two, in Rockwall County.  Pecena, an experienced police captain and retired Army officer, is seeking election to office after more than 30 years of public service. Pecena began his law enforcement career as a […]

Williams Middle School students selected to Rockwall All-City Orchestra

Williams Middle School students selected to Rockwall All-City Orchestra

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 8, 2018) Congratulations to the Williams Middle School Orchestra for having 17 students selected to be a part of the 2018 Rockwall All-City Orchestra.  These students were chosen from over 100 students that auditioned.  They will now have the opportunity to perform with the All-City Orchestra on Saturday, January 20 in the […]

Welcome to the GoodLife

Welcome to the GoodLife

(HEATH, TX — January 8, 2018) Each year, the population of aging citizens in Rockwall County continues to grow. Fortunately, so do the options for senior living. From visiting caregivers to assisted living facilities and nursing homes, our community offers a variety of choices for quality, elder care. Finding the right solution for you or […]

Cribs and Coffins

Cribs and Coffins

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 8, 2018) I told someone last week that one of the greatest gifts you can give your children is to make your own funeral arrangements!  Some might think that’s rather morbid, but as a Chaplain, I’ve seen many things that revolve around the death of a loved one; the emotion, the […]

IF: Gathering to Host Live Stream Worship Event Feb. 8-9, 2019

IF: Gathering to Host Live Stream Worship Event Feb. 8-9, 2019

Register by January 12 and be entered to win a $100 gift card to Belfiore Salon and Spa! Register today at: ifrockwall.com (ROCKWALL, TX — December 7, 2018) Every year IF: Gathering brings together women to be the reminder and the challenge we all need as Christians to keep going in this mission of making […]

New Beginnings

New Beginnings

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 5, 2018) Season’s greetings, readers! With the new year now upon us, I find myself reflecting back on all the good news happening around Rockwall that we at Blue Ribbon News were able to share this past year, and I can’t help but get excited about what lies ahead for the […]

Words of Wisdom for the New Year

Words of Wisdom for the New Year

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 5, 2018) In the handful of days before New Year’s, I’ve written a novel, taken up fly-fishing, and I’m presently becoming an elk hunter. Yes, that’s a bit of exaggeration, but each of those bucket-listers started as a resolution. I’m a list-nerd, a goal-monger, a resolution-junkie, you could say. Each year […]