(Rockwall ISD) May 30, 2012 – Rockwall ISD is proud to announce its Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School valedictorian and salutatorian students. Graduations for both high schools are Tuesday, June 5: RHHS at 3 p.m.; RHS at 7 p.m. The schools’ top students shared a little bit about their future aspirations in the […]
United Kingdom, British Commonwealth commemorate Queen’s long reign A thousand vessels paraded up the River Thames under dark and rainy skies on the first Sunday of June. The spectacular flotilla included the Queen of England on a royally decorated barge, surrounded by family members and a thousand flowers from her own garden. Throngs of celebrants […]
(Rockwall) May 15, 2012 – Ladies, grab your girlfriends and a fishing pole and head to Lake Ray Hubbard for Hotties on the Harbor, a women-only fishing tournament designed to raise awareness about domestic violence and healthy relationship education. The fundraising event, sponsored by Women in Need and the Rockwall Soroptimists, will be from noon […]
“Another BIG EVENT in Rockwall brought to you by AstroDad! Actually, I’m merely your celestial tourguide, for this great event is brought to you by the Cosmos itself. ” – Max Corneau, Blue Ribbon News special contributor and NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Join Max Corneau, aka AstroDad, for a special event at the Rockwall County […]
Rockwall’s Concert by the Lake series spans 12 weeks Enjoy the free outdoor concerts beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. Bring a blanket or your lawn chairs and enjoy great live music and a great view of beautiful Lake Ray Hubbard at sunset. Concerts are held at […]
(Rockwall) June 1, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, May 31 for Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor, celebrating the restaurant’s new ownership. New owners Mike McRae and Gabe Nicolella welcomed a crowd of Chamber Ambassadors and guests with a tasty sampling of Cajun Cocktail and other […]
(Rockwall) May 30, 2012 – This Saturday, June 2 is Rockwall Pets Share Day at Culver’s in Rockwall. Come enjoy a frozen custard, butter burger or other treats from Culver’s, and a percentage of your meal purchase will be donated to Rockwall Pets, a 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to helping rehabilitate and re-home orphaned pets in […]
(Rockwall) May 29, 2012 – Thanks to Paula Kerr of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce for sharing this photo of the May 24th groundbreaking and dedication ceremony for Heritage Christian Academy‘s new math and science wing. Heritage Christian Academy is a K3-12 co-educational, biblically based, multi-denominational school located at 1408 S. Goliad St. in Rockwall. […]
(Rockwall) May 29, 2012 – An induction ceremony was held May 8 at the Rockwall County Library for the 2012-13 Friends of the Library Board. Former president Leigh Plagens installed the officers using a theme of “The Hats You Wear.” President Kathy Melston and President-Elect Beverly Stibbens head the slate. Becky Achenbach and Robyn Liane […]
(Rockwall ISD) May 29, 2012 – Cain Middle School teacher/coach Ian Moreau presents an $845 donation for Helping Hands to Sherry Hamm, the non-profit agency’s Director of Assistance and Referral. Coach Moreau said Hooping for Helping Hands was a faculty vs. students basketball game divided between girl coaches and students and boy coaches and students […]