Blue Ribbon News reader wins parasailing adventure

Here’s how you can win Congratulations to Tim Nichols of Rockwall whose name was just drawn from among our Blue Ribbon News DFW readers to win a FREE tandem flight with Captain Rance Rudy & Parasailing the Harbor! Enjoy your high-flying adventure,Tim – and thanks to all of our fans & followers who help us spread good news. Another giveaway […]

Noteworthy performances by McDonald piano students

(Rockwall) June 7, 2013 – Students of Michele McDonald of the Hubbard Chamber Music Series actively performed in a number of events this past season.  All performed in the Rockwall Music Teachers Fall Festival and Spring Competition with most students receiving high marks or placing in the competition.  Several students were also active and successful […]

Why winners always quit

Why winners always quit

“Winners never quit.  Quitters never win.” –Vince Lombardi, Green Bay Packers head coach 1959-67 Sorry, Vince.  I’m going to go out on a shaky brittle limb and disagree with a Hall of Fame coach.  You see, quitting is in every winner’s vocabulary.  Here’s just a few examples of people you would have loved coaching, but […]

Free breakfast and lunch for children up to age 18

Rockwall ISD Child Nutrition participates in summer food program (Rockwall ISD) June 5, 2013 – The Rockwall ISD Child Nutrition Department will again provide sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program.  This year the program will operate four sites:  Springer Elementary, Dobbs Elementary, Rochell Elementary and Lake Rockwall Estates Community Center.  All sites are open […]

Rockwall Technology Park Success Story: Special Products & Manufacturing

Rockwall Technology Park Success Story: Special Products & Manufacturing

(Rockwall) June 5, 2013 – The city of Rockwall and the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation are proud of its 365-acre Rockwall Technology Park, located south of Interstate 30. The Technology Park is home to 13 businesses, including the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation office and Texas A&M University-Commerce at Rockwall. Special Products & Mfg. (SPM) was […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Jack Palmer Photography

(Rockwall) June 5, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Jack Palmer Photography with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Jack Palmer Photography’s main business focus includes architectural, commercial, landscaping, event and corporate photography. He also provides portrait services for families, children, high school seniors, etc. His art pieces available for sale […]

Rockwall’s own Amber Carrington of The Voice to perform at Harbor

Rockwall’s own Amber Carrington of The Voice to perform at Harbor

Editor’s note: Rockwall’s own Amber Carrington of The Voice will make a special guest appearance at 7:30pm Thursday, June 6 at The Harbor. The regularly Concert by The Lake Series band, Live 80, will take the stage immediately after Amber’s performance. Rockwall Mayor David Sweet will present Amber with a Proclamation and a key to the City.  Everyone is encouraged […]

Sailors ‘go the distance for mental health’ at Donna Ross Regatta

Race results announced (Lake Ray Hubbard) June 5, 2013) The Donna Ross Memorial Regatta, benefitting the Mental Health Association of Greater Dallas, was held May 18, 2013, on Lake Ray Hubbard.Twenty-five keelboats joined regatta organizer, Rick Lucarelli, to “Go the Distance for Mental Health,” in memoriam of Lucarelli’s mother, Donna Ross, who died unexpectedly in […]

Poetry Music Festival Summer Jam Saturday

(Poetry) June 5, 2013 – Don’t miss the FREE Poetry Music Festival Summer Jam beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at Luther’s Donkey Pasture in Hunt County, 75160. Cotton Creek, The Pirahnas, and the David Vineyard Band (DVB) will be providing the entertainment, followed by the BIG BARN JAM. Bring the usual suspects – […]

Sailors ‘go the distance for mental health’ at Donna Ross Regatta

Race results announced (Lake Ray Hubbard) June 5, 2013) The Donna Ross Memorial Regatta, benefitting the Mental Health Association of Greater Dallas, was held May 18, 2013, on Lake Ray Hubbard.Twenty-five keelboats joined regatta organizer, Rick Lucarelli, to “Go the Distance for Mental Health,” in memoriam of Lucarelli’s mother, Donna Ross, who died unexpectedly in […]