Christian Montessori school opens at First Baptist-Heath

Christian Montessori school opens at First Baptist-Heath

Discovery School is first Christian Montessori in DFW Metroplex to offer complete Hands-On-Bible curriculum (Rockwall/Heath) August 22, 2012 – On December 15, 2006, Norma Morris, Head of  School at Country Day Montessori School, turned off the lights for the last time on Plaza Drive after 29 years in Rockwall. Within weeks, the school was torn down […]

‘Bones of Jesus’ topic of FUMC’s Wesley Arts program

August 22, 2012 – Dr. Mark Chancey, Chair of the Religious Studies Department, Southern Methodist University, will present “The Bones of Jesus: Jewish Burial Customs, Ossuaries and Fantastic Archaeology” as part of the Wesley Arts Series at First United Methodist Church, 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane in Rockwall. The program is open to the public […]

DWI No Refusal Program in force over Labor Day weekend

(Rockwall County) August 22, 2012 – Law enforcement agencies from across Rockwall County will conduct a DWI No Refusal Program during the upcoming Labor Day holiday.  This is a program whereby warrants will be sought to draw blood from individuals who are suspected of driving while intoxicated and have refused to provide a breath or […]

Rockwall High culinary arts chef, instructor named finalist for Texas Teacher of the Year

Rockwall High culinary arts chef, instructor named finalist for Texas Teacher of the Year

(Rockwall ISD) August 22, 2012 – Rockwall ISD is proud to announce that Cody Hayes, Rockwall High School’s Culinary Arts Chef-Instructor, has been named as one of three secondary state finalists in the Texas Association of School Administrators Teacher of the Year Program. Chef Hayes was first named the Rockwall ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year […]

Rockwall ISD Convocation begins new school year

Rockwall ISD Convocation begins new school year

(Rockwall ISD) August 20, 2012 – Nearly 2,000 employees attended the annual Rockwall Independent School District Convocation on Monday, August 20. New and returning teachers, administrators and employees were joined by the RISD Board of Trustees and numerous business and community leaders to kick-off a new school year. Superintendent Jeff Bailey returned as the keynote […]

Meet Elvis, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Elvis, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

August 20, 2012 – We know. It’s so easy to get all shook up over this handsome dog. Elvis is a hunk of burning love. He’s so sweet and unassuming, he just wants to be your teddy bear. You can’t help falling in love with this hound dog. Are you lonesome tonight? Don’t be cruel by […]

Rockwall Preschool Association to talk couponing at first meeting

(Rockwall) August 19, 2012 – Area moms are welcome to join the Rockwall Preschool Association as they meet for their first meeting of the school year from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7 at Rockwall Free Methodist Church, 315 Dalton Road. Jane Braddock will share her tips for money saving/couponing strategies for families. Rockwall PreSchool Association has […]

Fox 4’s Fiona Gorostiza experiences Parasailing The Harbor live on Good Day

Fox 4’s Fiona Gorostiza experiences Parasailing The Harbor live on Good Day

Dallas News | myFOXdfw.com (Rockwall) August 16, 2012 – Fox 4’s Fiona Gorostiza took flight this morning over Lake Ray Hubbard to experience Parasailing The Harbor, North Texas’ first and only parasailing adventure. Blue Ribbon News was on board, capturing photos of our own as Fiona jokingly tried to take over the helm from Skipper […]

Lake Pointe Medical Center earns ‘A’ for patient safety

Lake Pointe Medical Center earns ‘A’ for patient safety

August 15, 2012 –  Lake Pointe Medical Center, based in Rowlett, recently received an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The Hospital Safety Score was calculated under the guidance of The Leapfrog Group’s Blue Ribbon Expert Panel using publicly available data […]