(Rockwall/Dallas area) Can’t decide which summer camp option is right for your child? Blue Ribbon News is spotlighting some of our area’s best and most popular summer camps and programs. Mary DeMuth, author of14 books, including 150 Quick Questions to Get Your Kids Talking, has some great advice on how to discover your child’s unique gifts […]
(Rockwall) June 21, 2013 – Father’s Day was founded by Sonora Louis Smart Dodd, the daughter of a single father who served in the Civil War. Her father was widowed when his wife (Mrs. Dodd’s mother) died in childbirth with their sixth child. Mr. Smart was left to raise the newborn and his other five children […]
(June 18, 2013) As the saying goes, local songwriter Glenn Boudreau, 63, may not have been born in Texas, but he got here as fast as he could. The Rhode Island native and his wife, Cookie, moved to Royse City about nine years ago, and recently took up residence in Rockwall. “As a young boy, […]
Kenda Culpepper earns Certificate of Merit (Rockwall County) June 18, 2013 – Presentation of awards honoring exceptional service to the public and the legal profession will be a highlight of the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, to be held June 20-21 at the Hilton Anatole. Among those being honored is Kenda Culpepper, who has […]
Chance to win a Royal Caribbean Cruise for Two (Rockwall-June 15, 2013) For hundreds of sailors and spectators, a long-standing Father’s Day tradition will continue when Dallas Race Week launches Sunday, June 16 on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. Six days of racing action, beautiful sunsets, and pre- and post-race parties will be topped off with […]
Flag Day dedication ceremony includes 21 gun salute (Rockwall County) June 14, 2013 – Judge Jerry Hogan and the Rockwall County Commissioners Court welcomed dozens of guests this morning to the unveiling of a new, all-weather, database kiosk installed at the Rockwall County Veterans Memorial, located at 1111 Yellow Jacket Lane. The gift was made possible […]
(Rockwall) June 20, 2013 – The City of Rockwall Parks & Recreation Department presents its 2013 Concert By The Lake Series, presented by Rockwall Ford and Rockwall Dodge. All concerts are FREE and begin at 7:30 p.m. at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard, 2047 Summer Lee Drive. Supporting sponsors are AAA Texas, BB&T, Dodie’s, […]
(Rockwall) June 11, 2013 – I love advocating for No Kill shelters, because nearly every story has a happy ending. Beautiful dogs like Delilah, who were previously put down with nary a thought at area animal shelters, now have a chance at their own fairy tale life. But because it involved some dark days, Delilah’s […]
(Rockwall County) June 10, 2013 – Senior 4-H members Naomi Romero, Bradley Simpson and Rachel Simpson are preparing to travel to Texas 4-H Roundup to compete in the State Consumer Decision Making Contest. It will be held Wednesday, June 12 on the campus of Texas A&M University. They will be competing against 23 other teams […]
(Rockwall) June 10, 2013 – Bring the family to historic downtown Rockwall from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 15 for the JUST FOR KIDS event. An extension Farmers Market, JUST FOR KIDS features interactive activities for the little ones, at San Jacinto Court (between Rusk and First Streets). There will be crafts, games, and […]