Take the time

Time is fleeting. One minute is here and then it’s gone. Time cannot be captured; it’s like trying to grasp the wind realizing that it just slips through our hands. The clock ticks…and continues to tick, as we speak. Time lost cannot be recuperated; it only becomes memories—good or bad. As a single, empty-nest parent, […]

Easter Pup-A-Palooza at Herfurth Park

ROWLETT, TX (March 21, 2014) Join the Rowlett Parks and Recreation department at the Easter Pup-A-Palooza where dogs of all sizes are invited to hunt for eggs filled with doggie treats and special prize eggs. You won’t want to miss the special fun games or the prizes. The event will be 2 to 4 p.m. […]

Nebbie Williams recognizes Science Fair winners

Nebbie Williams recognizes Science Fair winners

ROCKWALL, TX (March 20, 2014) Nebbie Williams Elementary recently hosted its first Science Fair.  Participation was optional for all students, but about 60 students participated. Volunteers from the  Perot   Museum  acted as judges for the event.  1st – 3rd place was awarded for each grade level.  A champion of combined grade levels was awarded and an overall grand champion […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Rockwall educates public on colon cancer awareness

ROCKWALL, TX (March 20, 2014) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall reminds area residents that March is Colon Cancer Awareness month.  Recognizing the importance of education on this topic the hospital developed an initiative to help reduce the stigma or fear associated with this disease. The hospital campaign, Rid Rockwall of Colon Cancer, urges preventative treatment […]

Rockwall firefighters deliver Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors

Rockwall firefighters deliver Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 20, 2014) Rockwall firefighters helped deliver meals to homebound seniors today as part of Meals on Wheels Senior Services’ National Community Champion Day and the March for Meals campaign. Firefighters arrived in their emergency vehicles, and presented the seniors with handshakes, hugs and a nutritious meal. “In this tough economy, the […]

Rockwall Newcomers learn about Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden

ROCKWALL, TX (March 20, 2014) Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends recently welcomed Margaret Duncan, Program Coordinator for the Dallas Arboretum. Margaret presented a program March 13 on the new Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. Margaret, a retired fourth grade teacher, is a docent at the DeGolyer House and former Chairman of the Docent Board. She volunteers […]

Local pianist invited to prestigious international competition

ROCKWALL, TX (March 20, 2014) On any given week, nearly 350 students pass through the doors of the Rockwall School of Music for private or small group instruction in piano, guitar, drums, violin, viola, cello, bass or voice. With more than 3,000 sq. ft. and 12 distraction-free, soundproof teaching studios, the facility itself is noteworthy […]

Making math make sense to children

ROCKWALL, HEATH (March 20, 2014) By the time parents seek math help for their child, they have usually run into difficulties explaining the math concepts that their child is encountering in school or topics they are trying to teach them in a home school environment. The majority of their efforts have been met with frustration, […]

Blue Ribbon News Spring Edition hits mailboxes

ROCKWALL/HEATH, RX (March 19, 2014) Our Spring 2014 print 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 […]