ROCKWALL (February 12, 2014) CARGO Rockwall (Citizens Associated For Responsible Gun Ownership) will conduct its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 13 at Soulman’s BBQ in Rockwall. The meeting is open to the public and begins at 6 p.m. Topics to be discussed include WWII small arms of the Soviet Army and what to do after […]
Tales of True Love In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asked several local couples how they met. This feature was so popular last year that we decided to put our 2013 couples back in the spotlight alongside our latest lovebirds. Thank you for sharing these stories of “How I Met My Mate.” Clarence […]
(February 11, 2014) I bragged the day I was scheduled to work with Angie McGinnis. I dialed my best friend and rubbed it right in his face. We worked concessions at a local ball field, which meant busy weekends as cowbell-ringing parents and uniformed tots packed the diamonds playing all-day tournaments. Brad and I typically […]
ROCKWALL (February 11, 2014) The positive outlook of Dr. Seuss is simply inspiring: “Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.” You don’t need a sign and you don’t need a banner, because this dog lives his life in the very same manner. “If you never did you should. These things are fun and fun is […]
ROCKWALL (February 11, 2014) Throwaway Ponies will be at Joe Willy’s at Highway 205 & I-30 in Rockwall from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, February 17. Tips and a portion of the cost of each meal purchased will go to Throwaway Ponies to help feed their 54 rescue and therapy horses. Bring family and friends […]
ROCKWALL (February 10, 2014) Howard Dobbs Elementary hosted their annual Spelling Bee on January 17, hosted by Library Media Specialist Mindy Davenport. Grades 4, 5, and 6 each submitted three students to participate. Congratulations to Dobbs Spelling Bee Champ Noah Holland! The fourth grader represented Dobbs in the recent County Spelling Bee. Cain Middle School […]
Rockwall home-schoolers head to Washington D.C. for Nationals ROCKWALL (February 10, 2014) Each January thousands of middle school students across the nation build physical models, write detailed essays, hone live presentations and program digital prototypes that represent how they imagine innovations changing the cities we call home. Three Rockwall seventh-graders (Kyle Fletcher, Faith Mitchell and […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (February 10, 2014) During their recent Annual Board Meeting, Rockwall County Helping Hands honored several volunteers for their outstanding service to the nonprofit critical assistance agency in 2013. Among those honored were: • ATMOS Energy ATMOS Energy was awarded the Ethel Moss Award for distinguished service and outstanding commitment to the mission and […]
ROCKWALL (February 10, 2014) Rockwall High School swimmers closed out their last meet of the 2013-14 season at Rockwall ISD Aquatics Center in fine form, sending a record three swimmers to State in individual events – the most ever by a Rockwall High School swim team. Along the way, RHS swimmers re-wrote the school record […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (February 10, 2014) The Rockwall Area and Royse City Chambers of Commerce will host a Candidates’ Forum from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2014 at the Rockwall High School Theater, 901 Yellowjacket Lane, Rockwall, TX 75087. The forum will feature candidates in contested races for offices in Rockwall County, registered in the […]