(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Dec 3, 2019) Rockwall ISD, along with the Rockwall Education Foundation, recently hosted its 4th Annual District VEX IQ Robotics Tournament. It was held at the Gene Burton College & Career Academy. Approximately 300 students, families and volunteers were in attendance and 20 RISD elementary robotics teams registered for the event. The tournament was […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 3, 2019) Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy recently launched a Dental Program where students who complete two years will graduate with a Dental Assistant Certificate and have completed several hours of both internship and observation. The dental students recently completed their first observation hours and seemed very excited about dentistry. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 3, 2019) In the spirit of the holiday season, Dunkin Donuts in Rockwall is giving back to those who proudly serve their community on a daily basis. Teachers, first responders and other civil servants can pick up a free VIP Card offering a $1.99 medium hot/iced espresso beverage at the Dunkin […]
(AUSTIN, TX – Dec. 3, 2019) Today, the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA) proudly endorses Justin Holland for House District 33. “Justin Holland is a sixth-generation Rockwall County resident and has spent nearly a decade serving the public as a City Council member and in the Texas Legislature,” said Deputy Executive Director of Government Affairs Mitch […]
Each year, members of the Texas House of Representatives are invited to select a constituent to create an ornament as a visual representation of what makes each Texas House District special. The ornaments are hung on a 23’ Texas-grown Christmas Tree that stands in the House Chamber of the Texas Capitol during the holiday season. This […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. , 2019) Blue Ribbon News always encourages reader-submitted stories featuring #RealGoodNews about our community. Each day our inbox fills with letters to the editor, story ideas, photos, videos, business announcements, and notices about community events. We consider it an honor and a privilege to hear from you and to share your […]
Save the date – Saturday, April 25, 2020 – and get ready to “Go Blue” for an evening focused on the awareness and prevention of child abuse. Texas Health Hospital Rockwall serves as the Title Sponsor of the 4th Annual Go Blue for Kids Gala benefiting the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. And for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 2, 2019) The familiar melodies arrive around the same time as poinsettias. Like cough medicines and Menthol lozenges we purchase this time of year, their lyrics may soothe us: What Child is this, who, laid to rest/On Mary’s lap is sleeping?1 Though the nations may rage and winter weather behave likewise, […]
(ROWLETT, TX — Dec. 2, 2019) Come and enjoy a free and open to the public hometown old-fashioned Christmas event at Iris Memory Care of Rowlett on Dec. 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and help out the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Dallas and the Veteran’s Resource Center at the same time. “The Center […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 26, 2019) Premier dressage training, show, and sales facility Black Star Sport Horses (5565 FM 549 in Rockwall) will host a special Freestyle Showdown to benefit Patriot PAWS Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Santa Claus will attend the holiday schooling show for the sixth consecutive year […]