Reflecting on the journey from reporter to new role as editor (ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2016) This good news just in: after a couple years serving Rockwall County as Blue Ribbon News’ most awesome reporter, I look forward to serving it in my brand new role as editor. That’s right, friends. You’re looking at […]
Tickets and sponsorship packages for Make-A-Wish® North Texas’ Annual Wish Night® Gala on sale now (ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2016) Make-A-Wish® North Texas is honored to announce that Honda Cars of Rockwall will be the Live Auction Donor for its annual Wish Night® gala, presented by Helzberg Diamonds on May 14. The automotive dealer has generously donated […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2016) Picture this scenario. A teacher asks a classroom of students: “If you spend 70 cents, 80 cents, and 90 cents, how much did you spend altogether?” The teacher is thinking, “7 + 8 + 9 = 24. With a zero at the end, the answer would be 240 cents.” […]
ALONG CAME TAMALE (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX — May 4, 2016) Heath resident Anita Castro, owner of Along Came Tamale, and her niece Amy Arrambide, owner and meal planner for Field to Meal, are bringing their fresh and nutritious recipes to the City of Fate with a new storefront opening downtown. Located across from the Fate City […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 4, 2016) Dear Rockwall Neighbors, Monday night we considered the most emotional, divisive, and politically charged issue in my three years serving on the Rockwall City Council. While on the surface it seemed like a simple issue and obvious decision for this Council, a deeper dive into the matter revealed a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 4, 2016) Rockwall Summer Musicals now offers two summer drama camps for 6 – 18 year-olds. Each camper will learn one acting scene with partners, one tap routine, and one group number from one of the two exciting shows RSM will produce this summer. Spots are limited! Carousel Camp: June 27 […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX — May 4, 2016) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce and Royse City ISD invites all to the Speeding For Scholarships fundraising event on June 3 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Dallas Karting Complex in Caddo Mills (5025 FM 1565). This event is geared toward all ages and families […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 4, 2016) Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper recently spoke to both Rockwall Independent School District principals and the RISD PTA Council about the new and developing Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. She educated school and PTA leaders about what services the CAC will provide on behalf of children who […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 4, 2016) The office of Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) hosted a roundtable on Thursday, April 28, for congressional staffers across North Texas focused on improving constituent services for veterans. Representatives from 10 congressional offices in North Texas (both Republican and Democrat) attended, as did representatives from the offices of both U.S. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 4, 2016) Three Rockwall ISD elementary schools — Amy Parks, Springer, and Stevenson — attended the VEX Worlds Robotics Competition at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky on April 20-23. It was an amazing experience and opportunity to work with teams from all over the world, representing 30 countries: Australia, […]