Rest Haven serves up ‘Cocoa & Comfort’ with Angel Wing Remembrance Trees

ROCKWALL/ROWLETT/ROYSE CITY (November 29, 2013) Rest Haven Funeral Homes and Memorial Park is once again offering a special way for families to honor the memory of their loved ones this holiday season. Beginning Monday, December 2, 2013, Angel Wing Remembrance Trees and ornaments will be placed at each of the three Rest Haven Funeral Homes […]

Tri-County Choral Society to perform holiday concert

ROCKWALL / COLLIN / HUNT COUNTY (November 29, 2013) The Tri-County Choral Society will perform a “Home for the Holidays” concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 7th at First United Methodist Church in Royse City.  Children from the Ruth Cherry Intermediate Choir will be joining in the concert. Tickets are $5 pre-sale; $7 at the […]

Blue Ribbon News names next winner in weekly giveaway

WINNER EVERY FRIDAY (November 29, 2013) Congratulations to CONNIE CATINCHI who signed up to receive our e-edition newsletter and just won FOUR FREE TICKETS to see the life-sized animatronic dinosaur exhibit OR the Holiday Trail of Lights at The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary! Our Week Four Winner was DIANE PORTER who is excited about […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall receives Excellence Award

ROCKWALL (November 25, 2013) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall is proud to announce it has been named a 2013 Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey Associates, Inc. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing facilities that consistently achieved the 95th percentile of performance in Physician Engagement. The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award […]

Rockwall PAWS to host Annual Wine & Dine

ROCKWALL (November 29, 2013) Rockwall PAWS will host its 4th Annual Wine & Dine fundraising event benefiting dogs and cats of Rockwall at 6 p.m. January 25, 2014 at Nineteen, Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club, 2600 Champions Drive. There will be dinner with wine, silent and live auctions, a gift card tree and cash bar. Please […]

Master Gardeners to host holiday decorating class with kids

Master Gardeners to host holiday decorating class with kids

ROCKWALL (November 29, 2013)  Pine cones and holly berries.  Evergreen branches and magnolia leaves.  There is such an abundance of natural materials available to make simple holiday decorations.  Learn how to create a special Christmas centerpiece using a variety of natural materials that have been provided by local Master Gardeners. The Master Gardeners will host a […]

Nebbie hosts Night of Thanks, chili cook-off winners recognized

ROCKWALL (November 20, 2013) On Thursday, November 21st, the Nebbie Williams Elementary PTA hosted its annual Night of Thanks. The evening, which included desserts, bingo and prizes, is the PTA’s way of saying thank you to all the Nebbie families who support the PTA and school throughout the year. This year the PTA added a […]

Holiday appeal from Rockwall County Helping Hands

ROCKWALL COUNTY (November 29, 2013) When our Rockwall County neighbors experience an unexpected crisis, where do they turn? If they’re like most in our community, they go to Rockwall County Helping Hands. Why? Because they know Helping Hands serves residents by relieving financial crisis and by providing a medical home. And they know that clients will be treated […]

Grand Marshal of Kiwanis Christmas Parade chosen

ROCKWALL (November 27, 2013) Alondra Sanchez, a student at Sharon Shannon Elementary, is the winner of the poster contest to become the Grand Marshal of the 44th Annual Christmas Parade presented by the Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County. Alondra’s artwork best depicted the parade theme “Just Imagine” according to the contest judges.  Her artwork is […]

Boys & Girls Club Angels Among Us Breakfast Dec 6

Boys & Girls Club Angels Among Us Breakfast Dec 6

ROCKWALL (November 27, 2013) The Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County will host its annual Angels Among Us Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Friday, December 6 at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront, 2055 Summer Lee Drive at The Harbor. Enjoy breakfast, entertainment, a silent auction and the announcement of the 2013 Youth of the Year […]