If they sell 1,000 tickets, they perform on the ice! (ROCKWALL – October 28, 2013) The Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band is hosting a citywide, community fundraiser night on Tuesday, December 17, when the Dallas Stars take on the Colorado Avalanche. The Orange Wave Band will perform at the Dallas Stars game as part […]
(ROCKWALL – October 25, 2013) In July 2013, 83-year-old Marion Albright, affectionately called “GG,” finally said, “It’s time.” The life-long resident of Lawton, Oklahoma meant that she was ready to move to Rockwall,Texas. The time had come for her to be near her daughter, granddaughter and great-grandchildren. GG relocated to a brand new retirement community, […]
Hello, my name is Caleb Davis and I am a Star Scout in Boy Scout Troop 83 in Rockwall. I have been given the opportunity to write a column for Blue Ribbon News. My column will focus on Boy Scout troops in Rockwall – Troop 83 in greater detail. I hope to explain to the […]
(ROCKWALL – October 5, 2013) World War II veteran Taylor McClure, 89, of Rockwall was among several local veterans aboard Honor Flight DFW Oct. 4-5. The all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC included visits to the WWII, Korean, Vietnam, Marine (Iwo Jima), Navy and Air Force Memorials; Arlington Cemetery; and Walter Reed Hospital to meet […]
(ROCKWALL- October 5, 2013) Ebby Halliday Realtors, located at 2604 Ridge Road, hosted an appreciation event Friday recognizing Rockwall firefighters – serving up hamburgers, potato salad, beans and desserts, topped off with a big thank you to our local heroes. “Ebby Halliday built her reputation on giving back to the community, and this is our […]
(ROCKWALL – September 22, 2013) Enjoy our photos from this weekends’ Corporate Duck Pageant at the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta benefiting the Boys & Girls Club and Meals on Wheels of Rockwall County. Look for our follow-up story and full photo gallery from the event to come. CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE CORPORATE DUCK PAGEANT […]
(Rockwall) September 2, 2013 – Rockwall HeartChase, the urban adventure that brings friends and co-workers together to collect clues, solve puzzles and complete checkpoints in the quickest time possible – is excited to announce its checkpoint sponsors: Rockwall Cycling, Eclipse Fitness, City of Rockwall, Bakers Brothers, Oasis Tennis, Rockwall Urgent Care, Rockwall Pediatrics, Dr. Patel’s Office, and […]
(Rockwall) August 28, 2013 – Phase one of a nearly $5 million master plan is taking shape at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, thanks to a generous donation by local businessman JER “Bob” Chilton, and the ongoing support of donors to the Capital Campaign. “It’s an exciting time for members, our staff and the […]
Sponsorship deadline Aug 30 (Royse City) August 18, 2013 – The Royse City Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce its 24th Annual FunFest which will take place on Saturday, October 19. This year is on its way to being more exciting than ever with a Children’s Carnival, live bands, arts and crafts vendors, amazing […]
(Rockwall) August 18, 2013 – New teachers and employees joining the Rockwall ISD gathered at RockwallHigh School this morning along with local dignitaries, business leaders, school board members and citizens to kick off the 2013-14 school year. The 2013 New Teacher/Employee Breakfast, presented by Timpa Law Office and hosted by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the RISD, […]