Rockwall, TX (February 10, 2024) – The Rockwall County Master Gardeners kicked off the new year January 10, 2024, by installing new officers and recognizing volunteer hours. County Agent Todd Williams recognized outgoing officers for their service the previous year. These included: Linsley Srygley, President, Michele Campbell, Vice President, Judy Callicoatt, Treasurer, Cathy Grinstead, […]
Rockwall, TX (February 8, 2024) – The Rockwall County Commissioner’s Court invites the community to a special presentation on February 24, 2024 at 10am in Liberty Hall at the County Courthouse located at 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane, Rockwall, Texas, 75087. There will be a dedication of a bronze plaque in remembrance of the letter written […]
Royse City, TX (February 9, 2024) – Are you ready for a night full of glitz, glam and high stakes?! Casino Night in Hollywood Presented by Royse City Emergency Hospital is one of the biggest nights of the year! Come join us on Friday, March 1st for a fun night out with friends and colleagues […]
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 (January 9, 2024) – Kenzie is a Senior at Rockwall High School. She is the daughter of Anthony and Melony Stevens. Kenzie cheered six years for RYCA in elementary school, then two years at WMS, and has been an RHS Cheerleader all four years of high school. She has received recognition for NCA […]
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 9, 2024) – Isaac Wilkerson, Troop 690 Rockwall Scout, and a member of the Rockwall RC Flyers Club and an aspiring Pilot, has successfully completed an Eagle Project that combined environmental sustainability with practical airfield operations. His completed a project focused on three key areas: water conservation, runway cleanliness, and providing shade […]
Fate, TX (February 8, 2024) – Monday Fate City Council approved Lafayette Crossing, a 267-acre mixed-use development projected to transform the commercial landscape of the city. This decision comes after years of planning and collaboration between the city and the developer and marks a major milestone for the future growth and prosperity of Fate. Lafayette Crossing […]
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 (January 8, 2024) – Presley Beck, daughter of Diana and Brandon Clem of Rockwall and Jarrod Beck of Mesquite is a Senior at Rockwall High School and has been a Jacket Cheerleader all 4 Years! During her time at RHS Presley has been a 4x All American Nominee, NCA Top Gun Stunt award […]