STAR Players return to stage for ‘Grease’

(Rockwall) May 27, 2013 – Every summer the Rockwall Community Playhouse holds two youth-oriented productions – one for children ages 6-12 and one for teens. But last August the RCP board decided to add an acting camp for adults aged 16 and up with special needs, and so STAR (Special Theatre At Rockwall) was born. […]

Rockwall ISD names District Teachers of the Year at red carpet gala

(Rockwall ISD) May 27, 2013 – Rockwall ISD honored the 2013 Teachers of the Year from each of its 18 campuses on Friday, May 10 at a red carpet celebration held at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront at The Harbor. The highlight of the evening was the naming of the elementary and secondary district Teachers of […]

Friday Study Club installs new officers, presents check to library

(Rockwall) May 27, 2013 –At the May meeting of the Friday Study Club, held recently at the Rockwall County Library,  outgoing President, Becky Cecil, presented the library an annual donation from the club. Librarian Marcine McCulley accepted the contribution and thanked the organization for its continued support. It was reported that the funds would be […]

Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics shows its true colors

Flag Counting Contest honors veterans (ROCKWALL-May 19, 2013) Dr. Bart Miller and the dental professionals at Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics are showing their true colors – RED, WHITE & BLUE! The orthodontics office, located inside Rockwall’s refurbished Missouri-Kansas-Texas train station (situated one block south of the post office), is hosting a “Count the Flags” contest in honor […]

Judges re-appointed by Rockwall City Council

(Rockwall) May 27, 2013 – City of Rockwall Municipal Court Judge Cathy Penn and Associate Judge Debbie Waters were recently reappointed to another two-year term by the Rockwall City Council.  Judge Penn has served in the position for three years.  Waters is the City’s Court Administrator and associate judge.  Council approved the reappointments at their […]

Legendary Levee Singers to perform at free Memorial Day concert, Family Fun Day

Legendary Levee Singers to perform at free Memorial Day concert, Family Fun Day

(ROCKWALL-May 22, 2013) The legendary Levee Singers will perform at a Memorial Day Concert and Family Fun Day beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27 under the big tent at Rest Haven Memorial Park’s Celebration Field in Rockwall. Beginning with a patriotic tribute to veterans, this event will feature the ever popular Levee Singers in […]

Rockwall student wins three awards at Digital Media Fair

(Rockwall ISD) May 27, 2013 – Elizabeth Burrus, a student in Mrs. McKenzie’s Advanced Graphic Design class at Rockwall High School, earned three awards  at the Rockwall ISD Digital Media Fair. Elizabeth placed 1st in Single Page Desktop Publishing Design and 2nd and  3rd in Multi-page Desktop Publishing design. Elizabeth also designed the Medical City Children’s Hospital cookbook […]

Free crawfish, draft beer for veterans at Dodie’s today

(ROCKWALL) May 27, 2013 – Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor in Rockwall is serving up one pound of crawfish and an ice cold draft beer FREE for active duty military and veterans today, Monday, May 27.  

Summer Camp Guide – MORE UPDATED LISTINGS!

Summer Camp Guide – MORE UPDATED LISTINGS!

(Summer 2013) Can’t decide which summer camp option is right for your child? Blue Ribbon News is spotlighting some of our area’s best and most popular summer camps and programs. Mary DeMuth, author of14 books, including 150 Quick Questions to Get Your Kids Talking, has some great advice on how to discover your child’s unique gifts […]

Dallas Race Week sets sail on Dad’s Day

Dallas Race Week sets sail on Dad’s Day

Chance to win a Royal Caribbean Cruise for Two (LAKE RAY HUBBARD-May 27, 2013) For hundreds of sailors and spectators, a long-standing Father’s Day tradition will continue when Dallas Race Week launches Sunday, June 16 on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. Six days of racing action, beautiful sunsets, and pre- and post-race parties will be topped […]