(Rockwall ISD) August 25, 2013 – Rockwall ISD is proud to announce that Julie Woodard from Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary has been named one of three elementary state finalists in the Texas Association of School Administrators Teacher of the Year Program. Woodard was first named Rockwall ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year in May, then advanced […]
DRAWING EVERY FRIDAY (Rockwall) August 25, 2013 – Blue Ribbon News and Shenaniganz in Rockwall have teamed up to say thank you for liking Blue Ribbon News and being a Shenani-fan. Every Friday for the next five weeks, we will draw the name of one lucky Blue Ribbon News reader to win a $50 GAME CARD […]
(Rockwall) August 25, 2013 – Congratulations to 2013 Rockwall High School graduate Olivia Corneau, one of 14 students to receive a Dallas YMCA Phipps Scholarship. Olivia’s scholarship was the largest awarded – $12,000. Applicants submitted essays, letters of recommendation, SAT/ACT scores and financial information. To be considered for the scholarship, they had to demonstrate a […]
Equest Ridefest to raise funds for care of therapy horses (Rockwall, Wylie) September 8, 2013 – Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship, located at 3800 Troy Road in Wylie, will present Ridefest 2013 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. The annual fall fundraising event is open to the public and will feature circus-themed activities, performances […]
Scout writes to Blue Ribbon News for Communications Badge (Rockwall) August 25, 2013 – Twelve-year Caleb Davis was among several members of Troop 83 to earn rank advancements, merit badges and awards at the August 5th Court of Honor at First United Methodist Church Rockwall. Caleb advanced to the rank of Star along with Eddie […]
Open to all Rockwall County women ~ RSVP by Sept. 2 (Rockwall) August 25, 2013 – Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 12 at at Occasions at Stone River in Royse City. Reservations are required by Monday, September 2 by calling Marion at 972-722-9896 or De at 972-722-1090. The cost […]
(Rockwall) August 24, 2013 – Seven lucky Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics patients are smiling even bigger this summer as winners of the practice’s latest contest. Each week, one lucky name has been drawn from a pool of entries to win a special beach towel. (One entry allowed per patient per visit.) Beach towel winners to date include Emily […]
PUPS ‘N PIES, NEXT SATURDAY – AUG 31! Eat pizza, help homeless pets! (Rockwall – Aug 24, 2013) – Pizza Cucina will donate 10% of all sales made between 4 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 to the Rockwall Animal Adoption Center. Stop in or give Pizza Cucina a call and order up some […]
(Rockwall) August 25, 2013 – On a particular day toward the end of the August, Starbuck’s is stormed, ladies line up for lattes and there’s not an open table in the house. The chatter is so loud, the baristas fight to hear the orders (I was once a barista). There’s laughter, the air electric from […]
(Rockwall) August 22, 2013 – A CATCH THE SPIRIT Homecoming Show will be presented from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 at Belk’s Department Store in Rockwall. Order the latest designs in mums and garters, sign up for a DIY mum class, book a photo shoot for a Senior session, watch a fashion show […]