August 19, 2012 – UPDATE: As promised, we just drew the name of one lucky Blue Ribbon News fan to receive an autographed “Who I Am” CD or a signed 3D postcard of Jason. And the winner is…(drumroll, please….) Melanie Sayre Orchard of Dallas! (Rockwall) July 31, 2012 – American Idol finalist Jason Castro will perform live […]
(Rockwall) July 30, 2012 – More than 75 friends, family and community members gathered for a dedication ceremony July 21 at the Rockwall Family YMCA, to honor the memory of Tony Baggett. Tony coached nearly 1,500 games at the Y and was active in the Indian Guides/Princess program for 26 years with his six children […]
July 30, 2102 – Paris is ready to play ball. Besides, what more can you possibly want in a kitty? Beautiful? Check. Sweet? Check. Loving? Check. Easy going? Check. Paris has all the bases covered. You’ll hit a home run when you make this beautiful kitty a member of your family. Check her scorecard at rockwallpets.com/adopt.html […]
(Rockwall) July 20, 2102 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony July 19 for Parasailing The Harbor. Mayor David Sweet, Chamber president Dana Macalik, Chamber Ambassadors, friends, family and parasailing fans were on hand to welcome owner/operator Rance Rudy and his boat “Chute’n the Breeze” to Lake Ray Hubbard. Following […]
July 26, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today for Southwest Car Care, located at 5751 State Highway 276 in Royse City. Owner Terry Hatcher is ASE Certified and has more than 25 years experience in the auto repair industry. Every job in his shop is treated with […]
Timpa Law Office presents Rockwall ISD’s 2012 New Teacher/Employee Breakfast HOSTED BY ROCKWALL AREA CHAMBER & ROCKWALL ISD (Rockwall ISD) July 25, 2012 – On Friday, August 17, approximately 75 new teachers and employees joining the Rockwall ISD will gather with area business leaders and citizens to kick off the new school year. The New […]
When her foster dog Niko opted to spend his afternoon on a Kuranda dog bed, Rockwall resident Anne Haddox saw an opportunity. She snapped a few photos of the 10-week-old puppy as he rested comfortably outside. Now one of those photos has Niko vying for Dog of the Month in a national contest.Kuranda sponsors a […]
Dallas yards featured wide cracks in the summer of 2011. This summer, they’re more likely to display roofing company signs—hundreds dot some neighborhoods. There’s been relief from extreme drought in parts of Texas, though the extreme remains. As in too many places across the U.S. in recent months, rains come by way of dangerous storms […]
Dare to go Deep with God (Rockwall) July 16, 2012 – First Christian Church Rockwall announces its Vacation Bible School, “Operation Overboard: Dare to Go Deep with God!” to be offered Monday, July 30 through Friday August 3, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. Children ages three years through fifth grade (completed) are welcome. There […]
(Rockwall) July 23, 2012 – A van filled with seven sleepy yet exuberant teenagers and their two chaperones pulled out of the parking lot at First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall about 5:45 a.m. on Sunday July 15, 2012. Their destination was the Olive Tree Village in New Orleans, Louisiana. Their mission was to participate in […]