(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 28, 2016) Editor’s Note: Each year around Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples how they met. Their stories are often sweet, funny and surprising. Sharing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions – and one of our most wildly popular features. (And in case you’re […]
Young writers in the spotlight (ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 28, 2016) As part of Project Based Learning, Christina Lee, a fourth grade bilingual teacher at Springer Elementary School, has spent the last few months teaching her students about journalism, the writing process, peer review, advertising and more – including what it takes to get published […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 28, 2016) For 11-years in a row, Williams Middle Schcool has been announced both 7th and 8th grade UIL champions as well as overall winner in its UIL district. UIL is a competition for people who have knowledge or talent within that certain category. The competition was held on January 22nd […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 28, 2016) The Rockwall Fire Department responded to a structure fire at an area business in the evening of January 27. The call came in just after 6 p.m. last night, employees at a local car dealership reported a fire had started inside their paint and body shop. Shortly after arriving […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 28, 2016) Rest Haven Funeral Home is collecting Valentine’s Day cards to send to military troops serving overseas as part of AdoptaPlatoon’s Valentine’s Day 2016 Campaign. The cards can be dropped off at Rest Haven’s Rockwall location through Wednesday, February 10th, and will be sent to a platoon deployed overseas from […]
17-year tradition continues February 5 and 6 (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Jan. 28, 2016) The Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School Starlight Singers will honor U.S. veterans and active duty servicemen and women at their 17th Annual USO Show on February 5 and 6. This year’s show will feature music from the World War II era, which has been […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 28, 2016) The Rockwall City Council has approved the formation of an Airport Advisory Board for the Ralph M. Hall / Rockwall Municipal Airport in January 2016. The Airport Advisory Board will consist of seven members, all of whom must be resident citizens and qualified voters of the city, in accordance […]
(ROCKWAL/HEATH, TX – Jan. 27, 2016) Rush Creek Yacht Club recently announced its 2016 Junior Flag Officers, and recognized the recipient of the prestigious Chilton Award. The junior flag officers duties are to encourage junior involvement in sailing, racing and general social activities, and assist in adult club functions. The 2016 Junior Flag Officers are: […]
(ROCKWALL, TX– Jan. 27, 2016) Rockwall area businesses and honored guests were recognized Tuesday evening during the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce “Can I Get a Yee Haw!” 2016 Annual Awards & Partner Appreciation Banquet, presented by Cavender’s Boot City. A record 450 attendees enjoyed steak dinners, desserts sponsored by Rod Holland Real Estate with […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 27, 2016) Damita Sangermano from The District Attorney’s Office was recognized as Employee of the Quarter during the Rockwall County Commissioner’s Court meeting Tuesday morning. “Damita is a great asset for Rockwall County and Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper has done an excellent job of selecting well qualified people and […]