Tossing Small Stones: A Father’s Day Confession

The rod doubled and the reel sang as the shark darted and dove to the deep. After fishing for days on aFloridapier, I had hooked a monster, and my Dad coached and cheered above everyone. I was nine when I carved out this memory with my hero. He’s a mere shell of a man now, […]

Aspasians award scholarships to local seniors

(Rockwall) June 7, 2013 –The Aspasians recently awarded $40,000 in scholarships to four Rockwall ISD students. The 2013 recipients from Rockwall High School include Clint Turner (recipient of the Blake Finnell Memorial Scholarship) and Truc Pham. The Rockwall-Heath High School students include Jacob Anderson (recipient of the Chad Leeuw Memorial Scholarship) and Courtney Munoz. Congratulations […]

Blue Ribbon News reader wins parasailing adventure

Here’s how you can win Congratulations to Tim Nichols of Rockwall whose name was just drawn from among our Blue Ribbon News DFW readers to win a FREE tandem flight with Captain Rance Rudy & Parasailing the Harbor! Enjoy your high-flying adventure,Tim – and thanks to all of our fans & followers who help us spread good news. Another giveaway […]

Noteworthy performances by McDonald piano students

(Rockwall) June 7, 2013 – Students of Michele McDonald of the Hubbard Chamber Music Series actively performed in a number of events this past season.  All performed in the Rockwall Music Teachers Fall Festival and Spring Competition with most students receiving high marks or placing in the competition.  Several students were also active and successful […]

Why winners always quit

Why winners always quit

“Winners never quit.  Quitters never win.” –Vince Lombardi, Green Bay Packers head coach 1959-67 Sorry, Vince.  I’m going to go out on a shaky brittle limb and disagree with a Hall of Fame coach.  You see, quitting is in every winner’s vocabulary.  Here’s just a few examples of people you would have loved coaching, but […]

Free breakfast and lunch for children up to age 18

Rockwall ISD Child Nutrition participates in summer food program (Rockwall ISD) June 5, 2013 – The Rockwall ISD Child Nutrition Department will again provide sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program.  This year the program will operate four sites:  Springer Elementary, Dobbs Elementary, Rochell Elementary and Lake Rockwall Estates Community Center.  All sites are open […]