(Feb. 8, 2015) 2015 brought 16 teams from nine countries – five from the United States – to compete in Breckenridge’s 25th annual Budweiser International Snow Sculpture competition. Teams of four artists create amazing, short-lived works of art. using only hand tools. No power tools, internal supports or colorants are allowed. Some teams lacking a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 1, 2015) Rockwall County Helping Hands recently named Jon Bailey as its new President & CEO to serve in the place of Margo Nielsen, who retired after 25 years at the helm of the organization. A lifelong Rockwall resident, Jon currently serves on the Rockwall Chamber Board of Directors as well as […]
Free, online tool measures overall well-being, provides plan to benefit the ‘whole you’ ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 26, 2015) You’ve heard the saying “Love Yourself.” From philosophers to entertainers to religious advisors and even fictitious characters, we hear this and think that is really sweet. Or perhaps you disagree, believing instead that is selfish or rude to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 27, 2015) The former cheerleader sat in the Rockwall County jail in 2001, wondering how she had gone from cheering at Friday night football games to sitting behind bars as Child Protective Services picked up her three children. Flash forward to 2015, the ex-prison inmate is now a devout Christian, published author […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 28, 2015) February is Heart Month, and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall will host its Annual Healthy Hearts Rock Luncheon from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Medical Office Building, located next door to the hospital at 3142 Horizon Road, Suite 204. This popular event is FREE and will address diet […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 29, 2015) I’ve enjoyed being a columnist for the Blue Ribbon News for over a year, where I’ve had the pleasure of sharing my love of Boy Scouts. My Eagle Scout Project has now begun and I need your help to complete it. The project consists of placing plaques around the 6 mile […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 29, 2015) Jared Stewart is a remarkable young man – responsible, respectful, intelligent and never reluctant to embrace hard work or a challenge. The son of Lloyd and Toni Waldrop, owners of Rockwall Fast Cash-Gold and Silver, Jared grew up working in the family business. He learned early that being a successful […]
Try performing some ‘mathemagic’ ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 27, 2015) One of my favorite things to do when working with a child that has reached a point of frustration, fear or boredom with math is to take a break and do a little “Mathemagic.” I will hide the answer to an addition problem on a piece […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 26, 2015) We hover over our children as they start school, and we might do it all over again—with more restraint—as they move up to middle and high school. Then again, we get anxious as they go off to college, career or marriage. And just when we begin to relax about their well-being, […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 26, 2015) A friend of mine has experienced God’s very present help in trouble. But after seeing so many signs, she might have a problem getting people to believe her. The past few years have been filled with sorrow for Ann’s family. Her husband faced a business calamity that hung over their […]