ROCKWALL COUNTY (February 2, 2014) Celebrate. Remember. Fight back. That is the motto of the American Cancer Society’s nationwide event, Relay For Life – a life-changing fundraiser that brings together more than 3.5 million people every year to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and empower individuals and communities […]
ROCKWALL (February 2, 2014) There’s no need to buy a lottery ticket or book a trip to Las Vegas. You’ll get Lucky once you meet this gentle little dog. Go ahead and spin the wheel, because the needle is sure to end up pointing to a winning part of his charming personality. Pick a card: loyal, affectionate, […]
(February 3, 2014) Vietnam has the highest abortion rate in the world. The abortion rate is so extreme because of a high level of sexual activity among the country’s young people, and the intense shame that is placed on the family when an unwed girl becomes pregnant. Serious contributing factors also include a lack of […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (February 2, 2014) CLICK PHOTO to see PHOTO GALLERY from the Rockwall County Republican Party’s Annual Reagan Day Celebration, February 1, 2014 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront, featuring keynote speaker Greg Abbott.
Stop by The Flower-Box Feb 7 to donate a personal care item for Genesis Center, enjoy Valentine’s treats & a free rose (February 2, 2014) Traditionally, Valentines Day – February 14th, is the busiest day for florists across the nation. Weeks of planning the design selections and preparing showrooms leads up to the actual holiday. The […]
ROCKWALL (February 2, 2104) Members of the Rockwall High School Interact Club heard from experts in the field of conflict resolution February 1st, during the Rotary District 5810 Peace Symposium at SMU Legacy. It was a very energetic and informational day. Shared by John Curtis. Photo by Jim Eastup. To share your good news and events, […]
ROCKWALL (February 2, 2014) The Rockwall Children’s Chorus will serenade your loved ones with three songs and a gift basket of cookies in celebration of Valentine’s Day. This fundraising event is always a big hit, so order by Tuesday, February 4. The cost is only $25. Singing Valentine’s will be delivered February 14 and 15. […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (February 2, 2014) On Wednesday, March 5, the Grace Center for Family and Community Development will open its doors at418 E. Bourn St.in Rockwall, in donated space offered by Piedra Angular Assembly of God Church. With an all volunteer staff and a growing network of physicians willing to work pro bono, the collaborative community […]
ROCKWALL (February 2, 2014) Chad Higbee has filed for the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees in place 7. Higbee is seeking a place on the Board because as a husband of a district employee and the father of five children in the district, he is highly invested in the continued success of RISD. “When we […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article introduces a new series by Blue Ribbon News special contributor Rhonda Wright of Rockwall, who will be shining the spotlight on local employees who go the extra mile. If you know a hard-working individual who deserves recognition for a job well done, nominate them by emailing editor@BlueRibbonNews.com. They may be featured here and/or […]