ROCKWALL, TX (March 10, 2014) Rockwall-based United Elite Cheerleading is one of 500 gyms invited to compete in May at Walt Disney World, and they are raising money to cover their athletes’ registration feeds that total nearly $20,000. The Summit National Championship is a prestigious competition created for the best cheer teams from across the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 10, 2014) The Rockwall Art League’s March membership meeting will feature a demonstration by graphite artist Geri Dunn at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at the Harry Myers Community Center. Geri was born in Lawndale, CA and at the age of 9 moved with her family to the Santa Ynez Valley […]
ROCKWALL (March 10, 2014) Through their membership in National Charity League and dedication to serving others, these 21 girls of the Lone Star Chapter’s Class of 2014 have collectively given 3,339 hours of time to local Rockwall County philanthropies. NCL is a non-profit national organization of mothers and daughters who join together in community involvement. […]
ROCKWALL (March 10, 2014) Pancakes, syrup and sausage will be on the menu at the All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Rockwall County Reading For Adults Program on Saturday, March 22nd, 2014, at Applebee’s located at 687 E. Interstate 30,Rockwall, TX 75087. Hosted by Applebee’s, the Reading For Adults\volunteers and tutors will staff the restaurant […]
Editor’s Note: Originally published in January 2012, we thought we’d share Blue Ribbon News special contributor Patti Richter’s review of Heaven is for Real, as folks anxiously await the release of the movie. Heaven is for Real—by Todd Burpo, with Lynn Vincent A review by Patti Richter “Over Five Million Copies in Print” provides sufficient […]
ROWLETT (March 4, 2014) The grand opening of the new Unleashed by Petco store in Rowlett promises to be a lifesaving experience for hundreds of homeless pets. As part of the festivities, Unleashed by Petco will show its support for the homeless dogs and cats of Rockwall Pets. From the presentation of a $1,500 check to a […]
ROCKWALL (March 4, 2014) A full house is expected when Steel Magnolias opens at 8 p.m. Friday, March 21 on the Rockwall Community Playhouse stage. This is the third time for Darlene Singleton to direct this popular and beloved show written by Robert Harling. Additional performances will be March 22, 23, 28, 29, 30; April […]
ROCKWALL (March 3, 2014) We have all been asked at some point in our childhood…”What do you want to be when you grow up?” The Rockwall ISD Education Foundation awarded the Kindergarten team at Springer Elementary $1,771 for their “When I Grow Up…” grant idea. The goal of this grant was to give students a […]
ROCKWALL (March 3, 2014) The Rockwall Art League will host a three-day Scott Mattlin Workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 6, 7 and 8 at Harry Myers Community Center. Participants will learn to take their landscapes to a new level with color, texture and light. Join them for an unforgettable workshop experience with […]
ROCKWALL (March 3, 2014) Finn is a little imp. His mischievous personality is so infectious. But his positive attitude, his intelligence and his good looks make him a wonderful companion. To be sure, he still loves to play, even though he’s two years old. You can keep him happy indoors with lots of play toys, but he’d […]