(ROCKWALL ISD – Sept 10, 2013) Congratulations to Rockwall ISD fourth grade teacher, Tammy Kea, who received a classroom set of iPads. Mrs. Kea applied and was chosen by a district committee to be a Launchpad Classroom in which she will design project based learning opportunities for her students at Doris Cullins Lake-Pointe Elementary. Submitted by […]
(Rockwall/Rowlett) September 4, 2013 – The Rockwall Christian Academy Athletics Department Director has issued an invitation to all local home-schoolers who are middle-school age to participate in our Junior High Athletics program. “This gives us a chance to open up our doors to the kids in our own community, and let them come and play […]
Congratulations to Nichols Wealth Management September 1, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates the achievements of local businesses and community organizations by featuring one outstanding business or organization each month. The Partner Spotlight of the Month is awarded to companies who have recognized and can demonstrate the added value of being a […]
DRAWING EVERY FRIDAY (Rockwall) August 30, 2013 – Congrats to our Week 1 Drawing Winner: Jeffrey Shell of Rockwall! HERE’S HOW YOU CAN BE NEXT Blue Ribbon News and Shenaniganz in Rockwall have teamed up to say thank you for liking Blue Ribbon News and being a Shenani-fan. Every Friday through September, we will draw the name of […]
(Rockwall Harbor – Rowlett – Royse City) August 28, 2013 – Dodie’s patrons were treated to more than delicious Cajun cuisine August 12th, when Flo T Duck, the official mascot of the Rubber Duck Regatta, made a special appearance at The Harbor restaurant. Flo T was celebrating because 15% of every food purchase was being […]
(Rockwall) August 27, 2013 – Thursday, September 19 is North Texas Giving Day, and Lone Star CASA will be one of those beneficiaries on the Leaderboard this year as the contributions are tallied during a seventeen-hour giveathon, running from 7 am until midnight. North Texas Giving Day is an annual fundraising event that focuses on […]
(August 25, 2013) We receive hundreds of emails, Facebook messages and tweets every week, filled with good news and comments from our local community. I do my best to personally respond to each one. Without your stories, we wouldn’t be able to accomplish our mission – that is, to shine the spotlight on people, places […]
(Rockwall / Heath) August 25, 2013 – As the school year gets underway and your child is doing math homework, you may as well get ready for the question: “Why do I have to learn this? I’m never going to use this stuff!” This argument generally starts around the algebra level, but you may have heard […]
DRAWING EVERY FRIDAY (Rockwall) August 25, 2013 – Blue Ribbon News and Shenaniganz in Rockwall have teamed up to say thank you for liking Blue Ribbon News and being a Shenani-fan. Every Friday for the next five weeks, we will draw the name of one lucky Blue Ribbon News reader to win a $50 GAME CARD […]
Scout writes to Blue Ribbon News for Communications Badge (Rockwall) August 25, 2013 – Twelve-year Caleb Davis was among several members of Troop 83 to earn rank advancements, merit badges and awards at the August 5th Court of Honor at First United Methodist Church Rockwall. Caleb advanced to the rank of Star along with Eddie […]