From 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, Culver’s Frozen Custard, located at 2475 Ridge Road in Rockwall, will offer a free sweet treat to all cancer survivors who register for the 2012 Rockwall County Relay for Life. Relay for Life is the signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. The two-day event will […]
(Rockwall) Join the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and MidSouth Bank in Rockwall for a Mardi Gras-themed Business After Hours event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. Guests will enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and beverages with a little Mardi Gras flair. MidSouth Bank, located at 2435 Ridge Road, is recognized as a True Blue […]
By mid-February, the excitement of the holiday season has faded into memory and the winter can begin to seem long. Fortunately, a bit of mid-winter woe makes Valentine’s Day a perfect excuse to plan a getaway vacation with someone you love. Wherever you live, there are likely to be dozens of nearby places where you […]
Evening of “Valentine’s Team Building” at Art’s A Blast Art’s A Blast, a new painting and party studio in Rockwall, will host a special Valentine’s event at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, designed to draw couples closer together. Bring your Valentine and your favorite beverage to the Art’s A Blast studio, located at 2845 Ridge Road, […]
(Rockwall) Feb. 2, 2012 Dear Editor, In Rockwall Independent School District today, a seven year old sleeps shivering on the floor of her unheated trailer while mom works the late shift. During her school day she is agitated and has trouble focusing. She clings to her teacher for affection and support. A little boy comes […]
It is no surprise to Blue Ribbon News readers that Shenaniganz in Rockwall – already known as the area’s ultimate eater-tainment destination – is in the running to be named the No. 1 best entertainment center in the country. Shenaniganz was nominated by Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine for Best Bowling Anchored Center. Managing partner Parker […]
New contract with IESI includes enhanced service The Heath City Council approved a new contract with IESI Solid Waste Services during the Dec. 20 Council meeting that will increase the frequency of brush collection without a rate increase to residential customers. Beginning Monday, Feb. 1, IESI will pick up brush twice a month, instead of […]
(Rockwall) Fathers and daughters will dance the night away at the Princess & Papa Wonderland Ball from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Hilton Bella Harbor, 2055 Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall. Along with dancing to the music of professional DJ David Allen, daddies and their daughters, ages 2 to 12, will […]
(Heath, Jan. 31, 2012) Mayor John Ratcliffe announced today that he will not seek re-election after his fourth term ends in May. Mayor Ratcliffe was first elected Mayor of Heath in May 2004, winning nearly 70 percent of the vote in a three-way contested race. Ratcliffe was re-elected without opposition in 2006, 2008 and 2010. […]
‘First a Reader, then a Leader’ In a recent meeting of the Rockwall Rotary Club, Mayor David Sweet presented Barbara Allan, Chairman of Rockwall Rotary Mentoring, with a proclamation declaring Jan. 26 “National Mentoring Day.” The proclamation encouraged all citizens to applaud Rockwall Rotarians, the Rockwall ISD and community-wide mentors who graciously give of their […]