Rockwall, TX (March 27, 2024) – Happiness is a place between too much and too little. – Finnish Proverb Happiness is continuing to desire what we already have. – Saint Augustine The above quotes are favorites of mine. The first, a Finnish Proverb, is one that has rolled around in my spirit for years. Not […]
Rockwall, TX (March 28, 2024) – Chris Fowler, sophomore at Rockwall High School, knew that he wanted to pursue a conservation project to complete his Eagle Scout requirements. The question was which of the many options he might explore? On Tuesday, March 5 Chris presented a unique and challenging project to the Rockwall Butterfly Brigade. […]
Rockwall, TX (March 26, 2024) – Blueberry muffins have always been a favorite of mine. My husband, Evan, loves savory for breakfast, but I will always choose sweets. I drink my coffee black, no cream, no sugar, so I can get both of those in a muffin, a donut, a kolache, or a piece of […]
Rockwall, TX (March 25, 2024) – Earlier this month, nine mares and a young stud descended on Rockwall to make their mark in the equestrian world. The horses, Nokotas to be exact, were in Rockwall for the first stop of a long journey from North Dakota. A journey leading them to France and future homes […]
Rockwall, TX (March 25, 2024) – Elizabeth Bennet and the aristocratic Mr. Darcy quietly observed each other at a local ball. Lizzy disliked his high-brow bearing, while he, though attracted to Lizzy, rejected any thought of a connection to her less cultivated family. Reading Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice could cure us of […]
Rockwall County goes blue for kids! ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 25, 2024) — Our April issue is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes this week, but you can preview a digital version of our special “Go Blue for Kids” print edition right now by clicking the cover image below. In this issue, we’re […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 18, 2024) Spring has sprung, and for our busy Blue Ribbon News crew that means we’re already accepting submissions for our 2024 Summer Camp Spotlight. Each year this helfpul guide features local (Rockwall County area) summer camp programs, Vacation Bible Schools, sports and skills camps, recreational activities and fun, learning opportunities […]
Rockwall, TX (January 9, 2024) – “Na-na-na-na boo-boo. I’ll be with Jesus before you.” My mother-in-law sang that little ditty to me in our final phone conversation. She had just accepted hospice care, and, knowing I was crying, she tried to make me laugh. Marion, who I always called Mom, made me laugh for most […]
Rockwall, TX (February 8, 2024) – As I began to consider this column, I was sitting in front of the Christmas tree. No, I do not leave the tree up until February! The tree came down during the first week of January. Our tree, as for many of you, is filled with memories. Most years […]
Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2024) – I am going to tell my age here, but growing up I always rushed to pull the comic section from the newspaper. My mom went for the TV Guide, my dad went for sports, and I grabbed the comics. My favorites were Garfield, Cathy, Peanuts, Blondie, Family Circle, and […]