(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 […]
(Royse City) September 4, 2013 –Congratulations to Russell Mills at 1124 Applegate Way on being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner! The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall appearance of the […]
(Rockwall) September 3, 2013 – Rockwall Children’s Chorus will host auditions for the 2013-14 season from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 7 at First United Methodist Church, 1200 Yellowjacket Lane in Rockwall (across the street from the new Courthouse). The Rockwall Children’s Chorus is 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 […]
August 29, 2013 – Lone Star CASA will host a Fish Fry on Saturday, September 14 at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Community at FM-1641 and I-20. Delicious fried fish, hush puppies, French fries, sides, and desserts will be served beginning at 5 p.m. and continue until about 8 p.m. Whether you’re coming from the […]
(Rockwall) August 29, 2013 – Rockwall County has earned the prestigious designation of second in the nation for job growth from 2010-2012, with a growth rate of 13%. CNN Money magazine published its annual “Where the Jobs Are” list earlier this month and Rockwall County was ranked number two, behind Columbia County, Georgia. In August, […]
Rockwall County Helping Hands Executive Director to retire on 25th anniversary (Rockwall) August 28, 2013 – Today marks the 24th year anniversary of service to Rockwall County Helping Hands by Executive Director, Margo Nielsen. It also begins her final year at the helm of the agency as she announces to retire on her 25th anniversary and her […]
(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 – Many exciting developments are taking place at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, and among them is the hiring of Membership and Wellness Director, Sharyn Hightower. Sharyn is looking forward to beginning her new role on Sept. 30th, but she is definitely no stranger to the Y. She has been with […]
(Rockwall) August 27, 2013 – Registration is underway for the Ninth Annual Rockwall Chapter Texas Tech Alumni Scholarship Golf Tournament to be held Friday, Sept. 27 at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. “Proceeds from this tournament fund the Tommy Hooper Texas Tech Memorial Scholarship fund,” said Dale Cherry, president of the Rockwall Chapter of […]