Heath Holiday in the Park, tree lighting, set for Nov 30

Heath Holiday in the Park, tree lighting, set for Nov 30

(Heath) October 9, 2012 – The City of Heath will present the Annual Heath Holiday in the Park at 6 p.m. Friday, November 30 in the Towne Center Park Pavilion located behind City Hall at 200 Laurence. Heath residents and guests from surrounding towns are invited to kick off the season with all of the […]

Beholding wonders

October 9, 2012 – A fall road trip took us across the country in a direction we’d never traveled. Amazing desert vistas lay ahead—more wonderful than we’d imagined. My husband and I had decided to take our daughter’s car to her at college— a 1300-mile-journey from our Texas home. The trip would be a visit, […]

Teacher Tracy Harmon shares her passion for our nations’ heroes

Blue Ribbon News shines the spotlight on GOOD PEOPLE doing GOOD THINGS, like Cullins-Lake Pointe teacher Tracy Harmon, a true angel (Rockwall ISD) October 12, 2012 – Cullins-Lake Pointe teacher Tracy Harmon volunteers with an organization called Soldiers’ Angels. It is a non-profit organization that supports deployed service members, their families and our veterans. If a […]

Cullins Lake Pointe students turn bread into…Texas

(Rockwall ISD) October 9, 2012 – Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary fourth graders rotated classes last week and did fun activities after learning about the State Fair of Texas. Mrs. Luff’s class used a piece of bread to create their own state of Texas! Pictured here are Kayla Rambo and Samantha Lee. Shared by Kristie Leavell, Rockwall […]

Great ‘Night Out’ in Rockwall

Rockwall Police Department Drug Return October 9, 2012 – Rockwall police collected 225 pounds of old and unwanted prescription drugs that filled 10 boxes during the Sept. 29th Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative, a national event sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency. The program provides residents the opportunity to turn in their expired or unwanted […]

Shannon Elementary students get a lesson in fun at State Fair

Big Memories with Big Tex (Rockwall ISD) October 8, 2012 – Carman Dennard, a sixth grade teacher at Shannon Elementary School, met up with some of her students at the State Fair of Texas on Rockwall ISD Fair Day. Standing with Big Tex are teacher Carman Dennard and students Molly Berry, McKinlee Reynolds, Sidney Harrison,  Daniel […]

Discounted mammogram special at Texas Health Presbyterian

October 8, 2012 – In honor of breast cancer awareness month, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall and the Rockwall Women’s Imaging and Breast Center are offering a discounted mammogram special. The $100 special is available to uninsured patients and includes the radiology fee. Payment must be made at the time of service by cash, check […]

Meet Wilma, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Wilma, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

October 8, 2012 – This youngster has quickly become a Beatles fanatic. Wilma’s favorite song is “All You Need is Love.” All she asks is “Love Me Do,” and if you say “I Will,” she’ll add a “P.S. I Love You.” When your neighbors see you with this beautiful small dog, they’re sure to say “She […]

Amica to host Denim & Diamonds Charity Gala Oct 27 at Culpeppers

(Rockwall) October 7, 2012 – AMICA, a nonprofit volunteer organization now in its 38th year of service to the Rockwall community, will host its 2012 Denim & Diamonds Charity Gala at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 27 at Culpepper Steakhouse. The dinner and auction will benefit the Rockwall/Heath community. For sponsorship and donation opportunities, contact Staci […]

Rockwall Art League presents Fall Art Show at Rotary building

(Rockwall) October 7, 2012 – Don’t miss the 2012 Fall Fine Arts Show October 19 through 21 at the Rockwall Rotary Building. The annual judged fine arts show is sponsored by the Rockwall Art League. The Fine Art Show will also feature artwork by 2012 Judge Cecy Turner. Cecy’s artwork is nationally recognized, highly awarded […]