Rockwall, TX (February 12, 2024) – Artist Kathleen Finan will demonstrate “Shibori: An Ancient Japanese Textile Art Technique”. This centuries old Japanese craft produces amazingly detailed patterned textiles that are works of art! In 2016 Kathleen began focusing on the fiber arts… silk painting and using Shibori techniques dyeing silk, cotton, and linen with fiber […]
Rockwall, TX (February 10, 2024) – The Rockwall County Master Gardeners kicked off the new year January 10, 2024, by installing new officers and recognizing volunteer hours. County Agent Todd Williams recognized outgoing officers for their service the previous year. These included: Linsley Srygley, President, Michele Campbell, Vice President, Judy Callicoatt, Treasurer, Cathy Grinstead, […]
Rockwall, TX (February 8, 2024) – The Rockwall County Commissioner’s Court invites the community to a special presentation on February 24, 2024 at 10am in Liberty Hall at the County Courthouse located at 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane, Rockwall, Texas, 75087. There will be a dedication of a bronze plaque in remembrance of the letter written […]
Rockwall, TX (January 9, 2024) – “Na-na-na-na boo-boo. I’ll be with Jesus before you.” My mother-in-law sang that little ditty to me in our final phone conversation. She had just accepted hospice care, and, knowing I was crying, she tried to make me laugh. Marion, who I always called Mom, made me laugh for most […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2023) As you may have figured out by now, our Blue Ribbon News inbox overflows with tales of true love submitted by readers for our “How I Met My Mate” Valentine’s issue. This year, a friend asked if Richard and I were going to share our story. The last time we […]
Rockwall, TX (February 8, 2024) – As I began to consider this column, I was sitting in front of the Christmas tree. No, I do not leave the tree up until February! The tree came down during the first week of January. Our tree, as for many of you, is filled with memories. Most years […]
Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2024) – I am going to tell my age here, but growing up I always rushed to pull the comic section from the newspaper. My mom went for the TV Guide, my dad went for sports, and I grabbed the comics. My favorites were Garfield, Cathy, Peanuts, Blondie, Family Circle, and […]
Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2024) – Cooking is therapeutic. It offers the ability to express creativity, nurture others, and brings feelings of satisfaction. Sandie Wood and her 24-year-old son, Chase, agree. Chase, who has Down’s Syndrome, was very active while attending Rockwall High School, which offered a variety of activities and organizations in which to […]
Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2024) – Rockwall County has scheduled three public meetings for the public to view and comment upon the Hazard Mitigation Plan. The goal of the Hazard Mitigation Plan is to minimize or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from known hazards by identifying and implementing cost-effective mitigation actions. […]
Rockwall, TX (February 6, 2024) – This is the kind of thing that a genealogist dreams of – finding a family history chart you never knew existed! While preparing for the monthly meeting of the Rockwall County Genealogical Society, members Lisa Stevenson and Denise Slosar were approached by Tina Hughes, a Rockwall County reference librarian […]