Around Town: Blue Ribbon News Fall Calendar of Events

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 18, 2015) There’s plenty to do in the Rockwall / Heath area this fall! To submit your events, email . MONDAY, AUGUST 17 CASA SESSIONS Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host information sessions at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at Kaufman CASA at Wells Fargo Bank, 2100 S. Washington […]

Rockwall Art League Fine Art Show Oct 2-4

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 21, 2015) The Rockwall Art League will present “Inspired,” it 15th Annual Fine Art Show, October 2-4 at the Rockwall Rotary Building, 408 S. Goliad St. in Rockwall. An Artist Meet and Greet is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 3. As in year’s past, this much-anticipated show is […]

Helping Hands breaks ground on renovation and expansion project

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 28, 2015) Rockwall County Helping Hands kickstarted its capital campaign renovations project on Friday morning, Aug. 28, with a groundbreaking at site of the project’s first phase – the Reeves Service Center at 102 S.First St. Phase 1 of the project will see the Helping Hands Assistance and Referral program move […]

Race for cash & prizes at Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2015) The annual Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta returns to The Harbor September 25-26. Baby rubber ducks ($5) and corporate Mama ducks ($100) are available for purchase at rockwallduckrace.org. Race winners will be awarded cash and prizes, as ducks make their way down the fountain to the finish line. There will […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse to present Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 28, 2015) Rockwall Community Playhouse proudly announces the cast of the musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. The production will run Friday, September 18-20, 25-27 and October 2-4 with Friday and Saturday performances at 8pm and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Tickets can be purchased at rockwallcommunityplayhouse.com, by calling 972-722-3399 or at the Box Office […]

Helping Hands breaks ground on Assistance & Referral Expansion Project

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 28, 2015) A groundbreaking ceremony was held this morning to mark the beginning of Phase I of Rockwall County Helping Hands Capital Campaign Project, which involves expanding and moving the agency’s Assistance & Referral program to the 2nd floor of the Reeves Services Center  (home of the Helping Hands Health Center, […]

Ribbon cutting celebration Friday to celebrate opening of Lone Star CASA’s new Kaufman County office

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, KAUFMAN COUNTY, TX – August 26, 2015) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is pleased to announce the opening of their new Kaufman County office, located in the Wells Fargo Bank Building at 2100 S. Washington St. in Kaufman. The Kaufman Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5 […]

Montessori coming to Garland ISD in 2016-17

(GARLAND ISD, TX – August 26, 2015) The area’s newest Montessori is just around the corner. Garland ISD strives to provide all students with a well-rounded education that includes school choice. Currently, the district boasts 10 specialized magnets at 16 campuses. Montessori provides families with another option to customize their child’s learning. Additionally, the locations […]