Whether you’re new to Rockwall or a longtime resident, you’re invited to join Newcomers RSVP for Feb 14 BINGO luncheon by Jan 28 (ROCKWALL-January 16, 2013) When the Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends met on Jan 10, ‘Mother Goose’ came to visit. She shared that “Nursery Rhymes are Not for Children” and told the true story about many familiar […]
January is National Mentoring Month (ROCKWALL-January 15, 2013) At school, seven-year-old “Shelby” is agitated and has trouble focusing. She shivered on the floor of her unheated mobile home last night while her mom worked the late shift. “Victor” didn’t have clean clothes or well-fitting shoes to wear this morning, and he struggles to keep up […]
(ROCKWALL – January 15, 2013) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation installed officers for 2013 at its recent Annual Meeting at the Museum in Harry Myers Park. Justice of the Peace, Nancy Beaty, conducted the installation. Jim Mills was recognized as the outstanding individual member for 2012. Submitted by Carolyn Francisco, RCHF. To share your good news […]
(ROCKWALL-January 14, 2013) The industrious investigative team here at Blue Ribbon News has uncovered another document. Actually, they discovered a piece of paper tucked behind Annie’s doggie bed. It’s apparently an ad she’s been working on. The document reads: “Wanted: a very special person. Needs a little patience and lots of love. Busy places and new […]
Literacy Reception Jan 24 to honor retiring Literacy Center Leader (ROCKWALL-January 12, 2013) Since 2000, Gloria Bishop has been responsible for carrying out the mission of the Rockwall County Library Adult Literacy Center. In her role as Adult Literacy Coordinator she has seen the program grow from two students and five tutors in 2000 to […]
Local businesses, members recognized for service to Chamber, community (ROCKWALL-January 11, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Partnership Awards & Appreciation Gala Jan. 10, recognizing area businesses and individuals for outstanding contributions to the Chamber and community over the past year. The Rockwall High School Jazz Band set the tone for the “All That […]
(ROCKWALL-January 9, 2013) The first annual COTA “Run Your Heart Out” 5K & Fun Run benefiting the Children’s Organ Transplant Association, in honor of McKenzie Hope Young, will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at the east pavilion at Harry Myers Park, Rockwall. With the cost of a transplant often exceeding $500,000, many transplant […]
Skill, speed and stamina tested at North Texas’ largest on-going multi-sport event (FRISCO-January 8, 2013) Touchdowns and chilly days, twists and turns on the ice, last minute winning layups, skill, speed and stamina, and a well placed serve, kick or spike will mark the events of the Winter Games of Texas. If the 2012 Summer […]
(ROCKWALL ISD) January 7, 2013 – The Rockwall-Heath Varsity Wrestling Team traveled to Cypress, TX this past weekend for the 72 Team Cy-Fair ISD Invitational, winning the Team Championship for the second year in a row. “The student athletes wrestled very well and showed a lot of toughness and heart throughout the long two day tournament,” wrote Coach Seleznoff. […]
(ROCKWALL-January 5, 2013) Amateur archeologist and geologist David Campbell, a resident of Denison, recently presented an interesting comparison of rock formations found in other parts of the world and our local rock wall. Campbell, who has traveled extensively, exhibited a portion of his collection of artifacts. As no definitive conclusion can be drawn with this added […]