Local seniors awarded Rockwall County Republican Women scholarships

(ROCKWALL ISD-May 20, 2013)  Congratulations to Alexis Catinchi, Carmen Gallardo and Jessica Stahr! They are Rockwall County Republican Women scholarship recipients. The seniors were awarded their scholarships at the RCRW monthly meeting on May 13. Submitted by Sheri Nerren, RCRW, VP-Programs. To share your good news and events, email .

Cullins Lake Pointe students Adopt-A-Pilot

(ROCKWALL ISD-May 20, 2013) Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary 5th graders recently participated in the Southwest Airlines adopt-a-pilot program with pilot Kevin Watts. Watts visited the 5th graders in March and May and shared valuable lessons with them that related to Social Studies, Reading, Math, and Science.  He communicated to the students the importance of education […]

Single male seeks companionship

Single male seeks companionship

Welcome to the Blue Ribbon News Personals. Here’s our most recent ad: WANTED: Loving family. Easy-going gentleman seeks companionship with like-minded family. LIKES: Leisurely strolls, peaceful evenings, larger house and yard (I’m a big boy!), mutual affection, nature park outings and the occasional quiet meal (candlelight optional). DISLIKES: Noise and hubbub, self-centered people and families who don’t […]

Garland Chamber presents FREE seminar on social media marketing, Facebook

(May 20, 2013) The Garland Chamber of Commerce presents the FREE social media event of the year – a 2-part seminar series covering “Social Media Marketing & Facebook for Business” and the “Power of Email Marketing”. Part 1 will be 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21 at Richland College Garland Campus, 675 W. Walnut […]

Breakfast at Dobbs honors good citizenship

(ROCKWALL ISD-May 20, 2013) The annual Chick-fil-A breakfast at Dobbs Elementary honors one boy and one girl from each classroom who demonstrate strong character traits throughout the school year. Pictured with the Chick-Fil-A Cow are Dobbs students Andy Manresa, Erin McCabe, Lucas Tabira and Elijah Braley. Submitted by Norma Terrell. To share your good news […]

Friends of Library presents awards, checks during last meeting of year

(ROCKWALL-May 20, 2013)Friends of the Rockwall County Library has suspended meetings for the summer but will resume regular meetings on September 10. At the May 14 meeting, President Kathy Melston recognized outstanding volunteers and presented the prestigious Hartman Award to Darlene Bealmear. Bealmear was cited for her participation in the Library Building Committee, work with Pumpkin […]

Old things ain’t so bad afterall

(May 19, 2013) Of the countless hours spent in my grandparent’s huge back yard (or the “back 40” as Pappaw called it) running, biking, and corn stalk fighting, I think I logged the most time in “Old Blue.” “Old Blue” was Pappaw’s 1954 Chevrolet pickup. He drove it into the 1990’s until a stroke prevented […]

Cars for CASA at The Harbor Sunday

(ROCKWALL-May 9, 2013) The Metro East Division of The Greater Dallas Homebuilders Association and Rods and Relics of Dallas are gearing up for the return of the annual Cars for CASA car, truck and motorcycle show Sunday, May 19 at The Harbor in Rockwall, benefiting Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). First and second […]

Mother of the Graduate

Mother of the Graduate

(May 19, 2013) The journey that began with a stack of diapers and swaddling blankets will reach a pinnacle at the toss of a tassel. Our youngest child will soon don a long robe and mortarboard to receive his college diploma. This, he thinks, is no big deal, just a necessary bit of pageantry. As a […]

Girls lacrosse coming to Rockwall County, free clinic Sunday

(ROCKWALL-May 17, 2013) There will be a free clinic for girls in grades 5 through 12 who are interested in joining Rockwall Lady Lax Lacrosse. Come out to Kyle Road Turf Field, on the east side of Rockwall High School, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19. Coaches from Allen and Flower Mound clubs, as […]