Cub Scout Pack 2125 becomes part of the news

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2015) Blue Ribbon News staffers were invited to the home of Michael and Tania Favrot recently to speak to the young men in the Bear Den of Pack 2125, based out of Nebbie Williams Elementary School. The third graders posed many thoughtful questions as they learned about news gathering and […]

A springtime bumper crop of joy in Royse City

(ROYSE CITY, TX – March 29, 2015) You’d think Pam and Robert Shives spend each springtime immersed in song. Especially since they live with Dolly Parton, Kitty Wells, Reba McEntire and JLo. But truth be told, the Easter season is relatively tuneless around their Royse City home. That’s because they’re raising a crop of little dogs. […]

Swallowed Up by Life

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 29, 2015) Louie Zamperini tasted a heavenly peace as death approached. But he’d made a promise to God during his weeks of floating in a deteriorating raft, gazing at the vast ocean and starry skies. If the Creator of all this could save him from the dangers he faced—hunger, thirst, heat […]

Toyota Rockwall serves as collection site for One Man’s Treasure clothes donations

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2015) Those looking to drop off new or gently used clothing for One Man’s Treasure Clothes Closet now have an alternate and even more convenient collection site where they can do just that: right at the doorstep of Toyota of Rockwall. One Man’s Treasure recently partnered with Toyota of Rockwall […]

Springer students recognized as ‘Terrific Kids’ by Rockwall Kiwanis

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2015) Students at Springer Elementary received honorable awards for “Terrific Kids,” a student-recognition program sponsored by Kiwanis to promote leadership and character development. “Terrific” stands for: Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.  Students work with their classroom teacher to establish goals to improve behavior, peer relationships, attendance or school work.  […]

Rockwall-Heath’s Powder Puff game benefits Hanna4Hope

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 27, 2015) The Rockwall-Heath senior and junior girls met at the RHHS football field March 26 to participate in the 6th annual Powder Puff Football Game. The game has always served as a philanthropic fundraiser; and this year, proceeds went to the RHHS chapter for Hanna4Hope. Student Council officers Mackenzie Long, […]