(ROCKWALL-January 28, 2013) Today marked one more time that the Rockwall community stepped up to take care of one of its own. The Rockwall Neighborhood Walmart made a generous donation to injured firefighter Devon Colbert and his family. The Rockwall and Garland Fire Department were present to receive the donation on behalf of the Colberts. […]
(ROCKWALL-January 28, 2013) Breastfeeding is one of the most effective preventive health measures for infants and mothers. Despite the many benefits of breastfeeding, only 13.7 percent of Texas mothers exclusively breastfeed for six months. To help reverse this trend, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall embarked on a program to emphasize the importance of breastfeeding to […]
(January 28, 2013) It’s Chihuahua Fiesta Week here at Blue Ribbon News. Among all the small dogs available for adoption, Boomer is one very special chihuahua. He’s currently in rehabilitation for a badly broken rear leg. He may even have to go through swimming therapy. But none of that matters to Boomer. He’s always happy and smiling. Plus, […]
Rockwall Fire Department presents ‘Citizen in Action’ Award (ROCKWALL-January 28, 2013) Eleven-year-old Jacob Perdue remembered what he learned from City of Rockwall firefighters and put it into action when faced with a fire at his home. Most importantly, he remembered to remain calm. Jacob was recently honored at a meeting of the City Council by […]
(January 28, 2013) I feel like shouting it from the rooftops – 2013 is going to be a great year for the City of Rockwall! I’m very excited about our improved local economy. We welcome 2013 with a residential tax value of $2.2 billion and a commercial tax value of $948 million. We anticipate growth […]
At 28 years old, City Councilman Justin Holland is the youngest person ever elected to public office in Heath. He and his wife Neely live in The Enclave at Buffalo Creek with their daughter, Wiley Beth. Justin has a passion for Texas government and politics, faith, family, and community – which is evident in the […]
Visual Arts Society of Texas Juried Art Show presents recently-produced works by area artists (GRAPEVINE-January 25, 2013) The Grapevine Convention & Visitor’s Bureau welcomes the 7th Annual 125-Mile Visual Arts Exhibition to the Grapevine Tower Gallery, 636 S. Main Street, Grapevine, February 3 – 28. The show is free and open to the public. Coordinated by […]
(ROCKWALL-January 28, 2013) The 2nd Annual East Trinity Masonic Scholarship Golf Classic is set for Saturday, March 23 at Buffalo Creek Golf Club. Entry fee for this Florida Scramble is $125 per golfer or $400 per team. Show time is 11:30 a.m.; tee time is 1 p.m. Corporate banner and hole sponsorships are still available. […]
(January 28, 2013) Eleventh Hour will be playing at The Well Coffee Lounge in Royse City this Saturday, Feb. 2 to benefit Throwaway Ponies, a horse rescue and therapeutic riding facility in Rockwall. Eleventh Hour will rock the house with the best of Blues, Rock, and Christian music. There will also be art, candles and […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-January 27, 2013) Reinhardt Elementary held a Family Science Night with a variety of hands-on experiments for families to make discoveries and enjoy. Kindergarten students Olivia Beaty, 4th grader Stella Beaty and 6th grader Marnecia Fowler participated in the force and motion exhibit. Shared by Patricia Corwin. To submit your good news and events, […]