ROCKWALL (February 20, 2014)The second annual COTA “Run Your Heart Out” 5k and Fun Run benefiting the Children’s Organ Transplant Association and honoring local heroine, McKenzie Hope Young will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, February 22 at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall. Please register through the Rockwall Running Center: 2ndannualrunyourheartout5kandfunrun.itsyourrace.com/register Updates may also be found […]
ROCKWALL / ROWLETT (February 20, 2014) Second graders at Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary enjoyed Government Day on Tuesday, February 18. Rowlett Mayor Todd Gottel visited the students and spoke about local government. The students learned a lot about the services that our local government provides to citizens. The students say, “Thank you, Mayor Gottel!” Submitted […]
ROCKWALL (February 20, 2014) The Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band Booster will host the First Annual Swing Dance Spectacular and Silent Auction with the RHS Jazz Orchestra and Band on Saturday, February 22nd at the RHS Cafetorium. This fundraising event is a semi-formal vintage night of fun and hors d’ oeuvres. There will also […]
ROCKWALL (February 20, 2014) Ashleigh Brogdin was presented the Rockwall Student of Honor Award at the February 13th lunch meeting. Ashleigh attends Sharon Shannon Elementary School, and was recognized for her outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Principal Carla Bennett at Shannon presented the award. Photo by Greg Caffarel. To share your good news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com. Please click […]
ROCKWALL (February 19, 2014) A launch party will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at the Blackfriar Pub, 2621 McKinney Ave in Uptown, celebrating the release of FORTUNATE SON by Rockwall author, attorney, artist, and self-trained historian David Marlett. Combining elements of a historical odyssey, a courtroom drama, and an epic adventure, FORTUNATE SON is […]
ROWLETT (February 19, 2014) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that on Thursday February 12, 2014 they welcomed their newest member, Allure Lash Studio, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Pictured cutting the ribbon is Owner of Allure Lash Studio, Renee Williams. Allure Lash Studio is a professional, upscale, and sophisticated eyelash extension […]
ROCKWALL (February 19, 2014) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Clay Rittershaus as the Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month and Raena Eldridge as Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month. Rittershaus, a 12th grade member of the varsity soccer team, was nominated by Coach Troy Williams and chosen by the Jacket Backers board. Clay […]
ROWLETT (February 19, 2014) The Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission has presented its 2014 awards to three organizations as part of the Cultural Arts Grants program in the City of Rowlett. Artists ‘Round Texas is receiving $500 in support of their visual artist programs and classes. The Lakeshore Symphonic Winds is receiving $750 to support […]
ROCKWALL (February 19, 2014) Doris Cullins Elementary students and their fifth grade teacher, Gayle Kidd, deliver special Valentine’s messages to the senior residents at Arbor House Assisted Living. Submitted by Kristie Leavell, Doris Cullins Lake-Pointe Elementary. To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so we […]
ROCKWALL (February 19, 2014) While the City of Rockwall has almost doubled in both population and commercial businesses along the I-30 Corridor in the last 10 years, it has also seen a tremendous reduction in its overall crime rate. Police Chief Mark Moeller reported to City Council on Monday, February 17, 2014, that the Overall Crime […]