Rockwall, TX (January 9, 2024) – “Na-na-na-na boo-boo. I’ll be with Jesus before you.” My mother-in-law sang that little ditty to me in our final phone conversation. She had just accepted hospice care, and, knowing I was crying, she tried to make me laugh. Marion, who I always called Mom, made me laugh for most […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2023) As you may have figured out by now, our Blue Ribbon News inbox overflows with tales of true love submitted by readers for our “How I Met My Mate” Valentine’s issue. This year, a friend asked if Richard and I were going to share our story. The last time we […]
Rockwall, TX (February 8, 2024) – As I began to consider this column, I was sitting in front of the Christmas tree. No, I do not leave the tree up until February! The tree came down during the first week of January. Our tree, as for many of you, is filled with memories. Most years […]
Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2024) – I am going to tell my age here, but growing up I always rushed to pull the comic section from the newspaper. My mom went for the TV Guide, my dad went for sports, and I grabbed the comics. My favorites were Garfield, Cathy, Peanuts, Blondie, Family Circle, and […]
Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2024) – Cooking is therapeutic. It offers the ability to express creativity, nurture others, and brings feelings of satisfaction. Sandie Wood and her 24-year-old son, Chase, agree. Chase, who has Down’s Syndrome, was very active while attending Rockwall High School, which offered a variety of activities and organizations in which to […]
Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2024) – Rockwall County has scheduled three public meetings for the public to view and comment upon the Hazard Mitigation Plan. The goal of the Hazard Mitigation Plan is to minimize or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from known hazards by identifying and implementing cost-effective mitigation actions. […]
Rockwall, TX (February 6, 2024) – This is the kind of thing that a genealogist dreams of – finding a family history chart you never knew existed! While preparing for the monthly meeting of the Rockwall County Genealogical Society, members Lisa Stevenson and Denise Slosar were approached by Tina Hughes, a Rockwall County reference librarian […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2024) This last year marked Women In Need’s 40th anniversary. Serving Rockwall, Hunt, and Rains counties, WIN is celebrating a milestone year of remarkable growth and deepening impact in aiding victims of domestic abuse. Under revitalized leadership, the organization is sustaining its vital services and expanding them to address the evolving […]
Rockwall, TX (February 5, 2024) – Meet Archie! He is the sweetest, happiest, most spunky little 3-month old pup you will ever see! Archie literally loves EVERYONE he meets and just wants someone to play with him. His tail never stops wagging, and he gives the BEST puppy kisses! He can be a little shy […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2024) Each year around Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News invites local couples to share stories of how they met. Publishing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions. This year the response was overwhelming. You’ll find their stories in our latest print edition hitting over 17,500 mailboxes […]