ROCKWALL (January 29, 2014) As we embrace the new year we also begin thinking ahead to what the future holds. For most of us our thoughts turn to making this year better than the previous one. We resolve to improve ourselves and our lives in some way. According to most studies, only a small percentage […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 29, 2014) When was the last time you participated in a team building event that was unique, fun and positively impacted the lives of kids? The Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County is busy planning its 2nd Annual Iron Chef Challenge – a fundraising event that tests one’s culinary skills and […]
Save the date for Rockwall’s third annual duck fest ROCKWALL (January 29, 2014) The 2013 Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta succeeded in raising $30,000 for the Boys & Girls Club and Meals on Wheels of Rockwall County. Organizers are already busy planning the 2014 charity event, which is set for Saturday, September 20. More than 5,000 rubber […]
ROCKWALL / HEATH (January 28, 2014) While most states are transitioning to the national Common Core standardized tests,Texas parents are faced with helping their children succeed at the STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness.) STAAR is more difficult than TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills), which has been the standard up till […]
Benefiting the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Angel Camp program for children with special needs ROCKWALL/HEATH (January 28, 2014) Beginning February 7th, one lucky Blue Ribbon News reader will be randomly selected every Friday to win two FREE tickets to Dodie’s Annual All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest. The Crawfish Fest, set for noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, […]
ROCKWALL (January 28, 2014) Leigh Plagens has filed for the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees for her final term in place 6. Leigh has been involved with education her whole life – 37 years in the classroom and 12 years as a board member. When asked why she was seeking another term, she replied, “A […]
ROWLETT (January 28, 2014) Lake Pointe Medical Center will host a FREE seminar about the TIF procedure, a no incision treatment option for Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Chris Cottrell, a general surgeon on staff, will present the procedure – what it is, how it helps as a treatment for GERD, and who are good candidates […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 28, 2014) The Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County has an immediate opening for: Title: Part time Youth Development Specialist Positions available: Recreation and fitness ($8 per hr 20-25 hours a week) Schedule: This position is a year round Monday through Friday with occasional weekend events. School Year Hours are primarily 3pm […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 27, 2014) Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller, pictured along with Texas State Registrar Geraldine Harris and Chief Deputy Lea Carlson, was presented the 5 Star Exemplary Award at the Annual Vitals Conference in Austin last month. Out of 254 Texas counties, the Rockwall County Clerk is one of only 14 Clerks that […]
(January 27, 2014) It usually happened every year around the end of January. I had to acknowledge my failure to keep New Year’s resolutions. I’ve done much better since I quit making them. Last year I decided to forgo resolutions after considering my track record: the rabbit-like start; the tortoise-like progression; the road-kill finish. I […]