ROCKWALL (February 2, 2104) Members of the Rockwall High School Interact Club heard from experts in the field of conflict resolution February 1st, during the Rotary District 5810 Peace Symposium at SMU Legacy. It was a very energetic and informational day. Shared by John Curtis. Photo by Jim Eastup. To share your good news and events, […]
ROCKWALL (February 2, 2014) The Rockwall Children’s Chorus will serenade your loved ones with three songs and a gift basket of cookies in celebration of Valentine’s Day. This fundraising event is always a big hit, so order by Tuesday, February 4. The cost is only $25. Singing Valentine’s will be delivered February 14 and 15. […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (February 2, 2014) On Wednesday, March 5, the Grace Center for Family and Community Development will open its doors at418 E. Bourn St.in Rockwall, in donated space offered by Piedra Angular Assembly of God Church. With an all volunteer staff and a growing network of physicians willing to work pro bono, the collaborative community […]
ROCKWALL (February 2, 2014) Chad Higbee has filed for the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees in place 7. Higbee is seeking a place on the Board because as a husband of a district employee and the father of five children in the district, he is highly invested in the continued success of RISD. “When we […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article introduces a new series by Blue Ribbon News special contributor Rhonda Wright of Rockwall, who will be shining the spotlight on local employees who go the extra mile. If you know a hard-working individual who deserves recognition for a job well done, nominate them by emailing editor@BlueRibbonNews.com. They may be featured here and/or […]
ROWLETT (January 30, 2014) The City of Rowlett has proclaimed that the Rowlett Joint Election will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2014. On the ballot are three Council member vacancies, including Councilmember Place 1, Councilmember Place 3, and Councilmember Place 5. Local businessman Robbert van Bloemendaal is pleased to announce that he has submitted […]
ROCKWALL (January 30, 2014) Joe DeLane, Coordinator for Rockwall County Emergency Management, addressed area ministers and Stephen Ministers on January 21 at First Christian Church in Rockwall, presenting information about the planning for County response in the case of a major disaster or accident. A major disaster would be one in which the resources of […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 30, 2014) Rockwall County Historical Foundation announces the current schedule for their popular Brown Bag lectures, held on the second Friday of the month in the downtown, historic Courthouse. The meetings are from noon to 1 pm and are free and open to the public. Please join with others who are interested […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 30, 2014) Friends of the Rockwall County Library will meet at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 11th in the Community Room of the library. Following a short business meeting and the election of officers for the 2014-15 year, a musical program follows. Looking ahead to St. Valentine’s Day, Sweet and Low, a local vocal […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH (January 29, 2014) Our New Year/Valentine’s Edition is being delivered to more than 17,000 mailboxes throughout Rockwall and Heath this week. Here’s a digital view for those who may not live within our current delivery zone, and for those who wish to share it with out-of-town family and friends: Extra copies of the print […]