(February 3, 2014) Vietnam has the highest abortion rate in the world. The abortion rate is so extreme because of a high level of sexual activity among the country’s young people, and the intense shame that is placed on the family when an unwed girl becomes pregnant. Serious contributing factors also include a lack of […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (February 2, 2014) CLICK PHOTO to see PHOTO GALLERY from the Rockwall County Republican Party’s Annual Reagan Day Celebration, February 1, 2014 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront, featuring keynote speaker Greg Abbott.
Stop by The Flower-Box Feb 7 to donate a personal care item for Genesis Center, enjoy Valentine’s treats & a free rose (February 2, 2014) Traditionally, Valentines Day – February 14th, is the busiest day for florists across the nation. Weeks of planning the design selections and preparing showrooms leads up to the actual holiday. The […]
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) The Rockwall Community Playhouse will present The Foreigner by Larry Shue, directed by Felicia Sykes, on February 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday; and 2 p.m. on Sunday. A fishing lodge in rural Georgia is the location for […]
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 […]
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 […]