(ROCKWALL-January 15, 2013) There will be an FM 740 ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. Friday, January 18 at the new Aldi store, at the corner of FM 740 and Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall. Congressman Ralph Hall, Senator Bob Deuell, and Representative Scott Turner are among dignitaries invited. In case of inclement weather, there will […]
(ROCKWALL-January 15, 2013) Top employees were recently recognized by the City of Rockwall for their dedication and service, including Employee of the Year Donny Delgado of the Street Department. “It’s really nice to know there are still some honest people out there,” said Assistant City Manager and Director of Street Maintenance Brad Griggs, explaining that […]
(ROCKWALL-January 15, 2013) MLK Day is a chance to start the year off right by making an impact in the Rockwall community through Rockwall County Helping Hands. Come to Rockwall Helping Hands on Monday, January 21 as they organize, clean, paint, sort items for the food pantry and more, in honor of Martin Luther King […]
Brunch, bidding and BINGO (ROCKWALL-January 15, 2013) Rockwall Women’s League will host their 2nd annual Big Hat Bingo Bash at 10 a.m. Friday, February 1 at Dallas Athletic Club, 4111 La Prada Drive in Mesquite. Last year’s event was attended by 100 ladies who voted that Elaine Sullivan wore the “Best Big Hat.” She was awarded […]
(ROCKWALL-January 14, 2013) The industrious investigative team here at Blue Ribbon News has uncovered another document. Actually, they discovered a piece of paper tucked behind Annie’s doggie bed. It’s apparently an ad she’s been working on. The document reads: “Wanted: a very special person. Needs a little patience and lots of love. Busy places and new […]
(ROCKWALL-January 12, 2013) Join members of the Rockwall Fire Department, along with friends and family of injured firefighter Devon Colbert from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at Joe Willy’s, 2006 S. Goliad, Suite 200, in Rockwall. Tips and donations will go directly to the Colbert family to help with medical expenses following a […]
Literacy Reception Jan 24 to honor retiring Literacy Center Leader (ROCKWALL-January 12, 2013) Since 2000, Gloria Bishop has been responsible for carrying out the mission of the Rockwall County Library Adult Literacy Center. In her role as Adult Literacy Coordinator she has seen the program grow from two students and five tutors in 2000 to […]
Local businesses, members recognized for service to Chamber, community (ROCKWALL-January 11, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Partnership Awards & Appreciation Gala Jan. 10, recognizing area businesses and individuals for outstanding contributions to the Chamber and community over the past year. The Rockwall High School Jazz Band set the tone for the “All That […]
(ROCKWALL-January 10, 2013) On Thursday, January 31 at 7 pm, First United Methodist Church of Rockwall, 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane, will host for its Wesley Arts speaker series Rabbi Ben Sternman of Temple Adat Chaverim, who will speak on “Judaism Today: Beliefs, Understandings, and Movements”. A brief question and answer session will follow his remarks. […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-January 9, 2013) Congratulations to Dobbs Elementary fifth-grader Olivia Archer (left) and sixth-grader Graeson Lynskey. Olivia took first place in the school spelling bee, and Graeson earned second place. Olivia will represent Dobbs at the County Scripts Spelling Bee to be held at the RISD Administration Building on January 31. Lynskey will serve as alternate. […]