Pancakes, sausage, orange juice, candy canes… and Santa Claus! The Center in Rockwall was abuzz with many local families who brought their kids to have a hearty breakfast and see the jolly old man himself early on Saturday morning, Dec. 12, during the Breakfast With Santa event. The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall served up homemade […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 12, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Jerry Welch as its Ambassador of the Month. Ambassadors help welcome and serve our new Chamber Partners. They are measured on a point system based on the activity that they generate helping our members become involved and engaged. In addition to working directly with […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 11, 2015) The fourth graders at Shannon Elementary recently performed “Elfis and the Frozen Princess” under the direction of Heather Fisher. The students put on an amazing show, and the crowd was sstunned to see the Princess become Frozen by a jealous visitor at her Royal Christmas Ball. Thankfully, the quick […]
Area residents who donate to the center will be entered into drawing for $50 gift card (ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 11, 2015) The Rockwall branch of North American Title Co. has chosen the county’s new Children’s Advocacy Center for its holiday charity, asking area residents to make a donation at its office through Friday, Dec. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 22, 2015) Lakeside Civic Chorus presents its 2nd annual Messiah Sing-A-Long at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 3003 Horizon Road, where the audience will serve as the chorus in the performance of Handel’s masterpiece, “Messiah.” Featuring Eldred Marshal as accompanist. The Blue Ribbon News print edition is delivered […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 10, 2015) For the first time, the Snowball Express will arrive in Rockwall on Monday, December 14 with over 400 family members of our nation’s fallen service men and women.The families will arrive in DFW and then ride buses to Shenaniganz for a day of fun and entertainment. City officials, staff, the Rockwall Police Department and Rockwall Fire […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Dec. 9, 2015) Rockwall County received confirmation today from the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) that approximately 300 unaccompanied children of Central American descent between the ages of 12 and 18 will be relocated to a temporary camp at Sabine Creek Ranch in Rockwall County. Rockwall County received the following information from HHSC: HHSC […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 9, 2015) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Caleb Broach as the Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month and Sydney Garber as the Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month. Caleb Broach, a 12th grade member of the varsity football team, was nominated by Coach Rodney Webb and chosen by the Jacket […]
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(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 8, 2015) In conjunction with College Week, 2nd graders at Dobbs Elementary helped raise awareness on campus by letting others know that “college is a gift” and encouraged the school to bring in toys to donate to Helping Hands for families during the holidays. The school-wide effort brought in toys for […]