ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Dec. 19, 2014) At the risk of being labeled old-fashioned (as if that’s a bad thing), we at Blue Ribbon News have decided to go out on a limb and bring old school back. I looked up the meaning of “old school” in both Wikipedia and the Urban Dictionary, just to make sure […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 19, 2014) Work will begin in January 2015 to prepare an Open Space Master Plan for Rockwall County. The Commissioners Court approved a contract with the consulting team of VERDUNITY and WRT for a master plan that will consolidate the plans from each of the cities into a countywide master plan. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 18, 2014) There’s at least one group in Rockwall County that won’t take a break for the Christmas holidays. In fact, this Christian fellowship is offered every Friday night of the year—52 weeks running. “Well, we did cancel for an ice storm once.” Sarah Kelly explained to me that addictions and other […]
HEATH, TX (Dec. 18, 2014) The City of Heath recently honored employees for their outstanding performance in 2014, including Kristi Smith, who was named Employee of the Year. Departmental Employees of the Year were also recognized and include Jennifer Colombo, Administrative Services; Leisa Price, Public Works; and Officer Cody Whaley, Public Safety. The employees chosen […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Dec. 18, 2014) This year, Thanksgiving was special in many ways. The most delightful was an opportunity to spend a week with a two year old who kept everyone busy and laughing. His curiosity and enthusiasm reminded me that children begin to lay the foundations for future learning at a very young age […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 18, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming Harley Davidson, located at 1334 W. Centerville Road in Garland, TX 75041. Dallas Harley-Davidson has been serving the metroplex of motorcycle enthusiasts for many years with new and pre-owned Harley-Davidson motorcycle sales, service, accessories, and a huge selection […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 18, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming MedPost Urgent Care, located at 2951 Ridge Road, Suite 107 in Rockwall (in the Kroger Shopping Center). There is also a location at 3090 N. Goliad St., Suite 110 in Rockwall (in the Tom Thumb Shopping Center). In today’s […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 18, 2014) Fifth grade SAGE students from Stevenson Elementary placed first out of 73 teams in the North Central Texas Region for the 4th -5th grade category of the Stock Market Game. Each student received a certificate and a check for $50. First place winners (pictured above) are (front row, from left) […]
ROWLETT, TX (Dec. 18, 2014) As flu cases in North Texas continue to climb, Maria Sparks, infection control nurse at Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett, breaks down five common myths associated with the flu shot. MYTH #1 – “The flu shot can give you the flu.” Flu vaccines are made from killed influenza […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 18, 2014) Many would say this is a stupid question…”Of course the angels sing! Haven’t you read the Bible!?” Well…what do you say? It is an interesting question. Do angels sing and is there evidence for it? This may be a big revelation to many folks, but the Bible isn’t explicit in […]