(ROCKWALL, TX — April 11, 2019) What if Rockwall County Helping Hands provided you a way to support their cause without a big one-time hit to your wallet? As you’ll see, when you support Rockwall County Helping Hands with a monthly or quarterly donation, you’re fighting poverty by putting: – food on the table of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 11, 2019) I was present when my father-in-law drew his last breaths; it hurt me to watch him go. In the 30 years I’ve loved his daughter, we’ve shared laughs, deep conversations, and some good times fishing. I loved that guy, he was always good to me. Well, after that first […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 10, 2019) Each year, thousands of 4-H volunteers donate their time and energy to make their communities a better place to live. These volunteers will be among the millions across the country who are being spotlighted during the 43rd anniversary of National Volunteer Week, April 7-13, 2019. Research conducted by the Corporation […]
Connect, Create & Contribute During May – Older Americans Month (ROCKWALL, TX April 10, 2019) Each year, more and more older adults are making a positive impact in and around Rockwall County. As volunteers, employees, employers, educators, mentors, advocates, and more, they offer insight and experience that benefit the entire community. That’s why Older Americans […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 10, 2019) The family-owned car dealership Lakeside Chevrolet of Rockwall now has nearly one-third of its electricity provided for by the power of the sun thanks to a brand new solar panel system installed on its rooftops. Lakeside became the first automotive dealership in the city to source its utilities through […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 7, 2019) It’s like Christmas in pink and yellow!!!!! Bunnies, eggs, lilies, baskets, crosses, glitter, Easter grass in psychedelic colors…it’s a sensory overload! Chocolate bunnies & Peeps galore decorate the shelves. Kroger is trying to catch up. My GRANDS that live here are teenagers now. Over time they refined the skill […]
Fun & Fit in the Park to Feature Heart of Heath 5k & Family Run On Easter Saturday, April 20 (HEATH, TX – April 9, 2019) A City of Heath tradition will continue on April 20 as the community gathers for Fun & Fit in the Park, featuring the Heart of Heath 5k and a 1-Mile […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 9, 2019) Back in March, Blue Ribbon News shared news of Terry Park’s new Little Free Library brought to you courtesy of Heath resident Ricky Handschuch, who made this endeavor his Eagle Scout project. Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading and builds community by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 9, 2019) Russ and Karen Porter, owners of the Rockwall School of Music, were awarded the Faith, Belief, Action award by the Music Academy Success during its annual conference held in Dallas this past weekend. The award was presented to Russ and Karen based on their Faith in themselves and what […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 9, 2019) This sleek, black handsome “panther” is Spartacus. He may look intimidating, but he is an angel— loves being scratched, brushed, loves chin rubs, and will scooch up to you on a couch, bed, or wherever you are to get himself some cuddles. He will be an awesome lap cat for a […]