ROYSE CITY, TX (Nov. 7, 2022) The Royse City ISD Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that funds creative grants and programming above and beyond district budgeting. Since 2009, the Foundation has given more than $1 million back to Royse City ISD schools through grants, programs and events that support students and staff members. On […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 7, 2022) More than $24,000 in innovative teaching grants was awarded to teachers for the 2022-2023 school year thanks to the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation. Each year, the REF invites teachers to submit a grant application for an innovative project that engages students and teachers in creative and challenging ways. This year, […]
‘In Colour’ event brings ray of sunshine and color to local seniors’ doorsteps ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 30, 2022) More than 400 guests filled the ballroom of the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront Oct. 22 in support of Meals on Wheels Senior Services. Volunteers worked tirelessly in preparation for MOWSS’ fifth annual gala, employing their creative energies to […]
DALLAS, TX (Oct. 28, 2022) Last night our Blue Ribbon News team traveled back in time through the streets of Dallas’ first and oldest park – a greenspace that maintains a collection of historic buildings and furnishings as old as 1840 – and perhaps even, ghosts? While caretakers at Old City Park say they cannot […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 27, 2022) On a sunny morning recently, I wound my way up the road to my grandson’s school. Something I greatly relish about living where we do, is we are just right over the next bump to the country. While suburbia encroaches, and I know some resent it terribly, I am grateful […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 26, 2022) Born October 28, 1917, Joyce Alene Preskitt Ruminer will be celebrated this Friday at Brookdale at Summer Ridge, the retirement and assisted living community where she resides. Senator Bob Hall is preparing a proclamation in her honor, and there will be birthday cake, balloons, and plenty of fanfare for this […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 25, 2022) Patriot PAWS recently celebrated the placement and graduation of five new Veteran/Service Dog Teams at their Rockwall campus located at 254 Ranch Trail. Founded in 2006 by Lori Stevens, the national non-profit organization trains and provides Service Dogs of the highest quality at no cost to disabled American Veterans, and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 25, 2022) What better way to celebrate spooky season than with a Hocus Pocus party? For the latest episode of The Rose Table, I served a witchy menu inspired by the Sanderson Sisters in my dining room lit up with their signature green magic. For dinner, I served my Apple Season Salad, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 22, 2022) Calling all boaters that want to join the Christmas light boat parade on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. It’s the time of year to start preparing! Viewing available from Rockwall Harbor Docks at 7 p.m. and Chandlers about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. The boats will leave Sapphire No […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 21, 2022 — Before it even hits mailboxes, you can catch a digital view of our November 2022 print edition right now at the link below. The print issue will deliver next week (the week of Oct. 24th) to about 17,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County. Extra copies will […]