Rockwall, TX (February 12, 2024) – Artist Kathleen Finan will demonstrate “Shibori: An Ancient Japanese Textile Art Technique”. This centuries old Japanese craft produces amazingly detailed patterned textiles that are works of art! In 2016 Kathleen began focusing on the fiber arts… silk painting and using Shibori techniques dyeing silk, cotton, and linen with fiber […]
Rockwall, TX (February 10, 2024) – The Rockwall County Master Gardeners kicked off the new year January 10, 2024, by installing new officers and recognizing volunteer hours. County Agent Todd Williams recognized outgoing officers for their service the previous year. These included: Linsley Srygley, President, Michele Campbell, Vice President, Judy Callicoatt, Treasurer, Cathy Grinstead, […]
Rockwall, TX (January 9, 2024) – “Na-na-na-na boo-boo. I’ll be with Jesus before you.” My mother-in-law sang that little ditty to me in our final phone conversation. She had just accepted hospice care, and, knowing I was crying, she tried to make me laugh. Marion, who I always called Mom, made me laugh for most […]
Rockwall, TX (January 9, 2024) – Kenzie is a Senior at Rockwall High School. She is the daughter of Anthony and Melony Stevens. Kenzie cheered six years for RYCA in elementary school, then two years at WMS, and has been an RHS Cheerleader all four years of high school. She has received recognition for NCA […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2023) As you may have figured out by now, our Blue Ribbon News inbox overflows with tales of true love submitted by readers for our “How I Met My Mate” Valentine’s issue. This year, a friend asked if Richard and I were going to share our story. The last time we […]
Fate, TX (February 8, 2024) – Monday Fate City Council approved Lafayette Crossing, a 267-acre mixed-use development projected to transform the commercial landscape of the city. This decision comes after years of planning and collaboration between the city and the developer and marks a major milestone for the future growth and prosperity of Fate. Lafayette Crossing […]
Rockwall, TX (February 8, 2024) – As I began to consider this column, I was sitting in front of the Christmas tree. No, I do not leave the tree up until February! The tree came down during the first week of January. Our tree, as for many of you, is filled with memories. Most years […]
Rockwall, TX (January 8, 2024) – Presley Beck, daughter of Diana and Brandon Clem of Rockwall and Jarrod Beck of Mesquite is a Senior at Rockwall High School and has been a Jacket Cheerleader all 4 Years! During her time at RHS Presley has been a 4x All American Nominee, NCA Top Gun Stunt award […]
Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2024) – I am going to tell my age here, but growing up I always rushed to pull the comic section from the newspaper. My mom went for the TV Guide, my dad went for sports, and I grabbed the comics. My favorites were Garfield, Cathy, Peanuts, Blondie, Family Circle, and […]
Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2024) – Cooking is therapeutic. It offers the ability to express creativity, nurture others, and brings feelings of satisfaction. Sandie Wood and her 24-year-old son, Chase, agree. Chase, who has Down’s Syndrome, was very active while attending Rockwall High School, which offered a variety of activities and organizations in which to […]