(ROCKWALL, TX – May 19, 2015) When J.E.R. Chilton YMCA member Estus Barron, 47, crossed the finish line of the 2015 Boston Marathon with a remarkable net total time of 2:58:43 to place 144th overall in the 45-49 age bracket, he really began to appreciate the meaning behind the infamous race’s slogan “Boston Strong.” “I […]
(ROWLETT, TX – May 19, 2015) Lake Pointe Medical Center received the top grade in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2015 Safety Score, representing the hospital’s continued commitment to delivering safe, high-quality healthcare services to Rowlett, Texas and the surrounding community. The Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Score is a rating system that judges hospitals based on […]
(ROWLETT/GARLAND ISD, TX – May 19, 2015) Every year, the Epilepsy Foundation of America selects a small group of teens to attend a two-day conference focused on public policy and medical advancements in the field of epilepsy. Rowlett High School student Cole Pettit was one of just 40 teens from across the country invited to […]
(May 5, 2015) Big Gus and Swampadelic invites all to come join the largest fishing tourney in the state during Big Gus’ 2nd Annual Swampadelic Catfish Tournament and Fry on Saturday, June 27 at Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse in Royse City. Featuring the smart and beautiful handfishing Bare Knuckle Babes, this year’s event will […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2015) The 10th Anniversary Cars for CASA Car Show held Saturday, May 16 was a huge success with sunny weather, a record number of entries, a steady crowd, and funds raised for Lonestar CASA. Check out the action in our photo gallery, and stay tuned for our follow-up feature story […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 18 2015) Rockwall Founders Day was a sunny success, despite the rainy weather leading up to Saturday’s event. Families enjoyed a full day of live music, vendor booths, fair foods and plenty of games of activities. Blue Ribbon News reporters Austin Wells and Julie Anne White were on the scene capturing […]
Broadway veteran to direct Rockwall Summer Musicals’ season opener (ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2015) Rockwall Summer Musicals is bringing Broadway to Rockwall this summer with Guys and Dolls, June 25-28, and West Side Story, August 13-16. Not only are both shows set in New York City, but Broadway veteran, Michael Serrechia, will be guest director for Guys and Dolls. Serrecchia […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2015) The Rockwall Community Playhouse invites the community to its 2015-2016 Season Announcement Party at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19. The event will feature an interactive, gameshow-like reveal of RCP’s upcoming season, in which the audience can guess the names of the shows – and win fabulous prizes in the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2015) Every year about this time, panic sets in. Graduation, STAAR tests, end of year exams and projects loom in front of students (and parents), causing more than a little angst in the family. What can we do to get through these difficult times? If we have put off finding […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2015) Ziya is such a sweet and playful young girl. She loves to play with the other dogs in her foster home, and can’t wait to cuddle with humans big and small as well. Ziya’s adoption donation is just $200, and includes her spay, age appropriate vaccines, microchip and plenty of cuteness. […]