Experts share strategies ‘mathletes’ can count on One of the most common questions asked by students is how to study and prepare for math tests. More often than not, these “Mathletes” also suffer from test anxiety, which leads them to believe that no matter how much they study, they won’t perform well on the test. […]
Joe Ehrmann speaks on ‘Raising healthy men and women’ (ROCKWALL ISD-February 18, 2013) Joe Ehrmann, educator, motivator, coach and social justice activist for more than 25 years, will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the Rockwall-Heath High School Performing Arts Center. He will discuss teen relationships and community values to motivate individuals and communities to […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 4, 2013) After an outstanding season in 2012 for the Heath boys and Rockwall girls in which they finished 5th in regionals (one win from qualifying for state), one can only imagine what the new water polo season will bring when it begins on February 25. “We had the best overall season for […]
WEDNESDAY, FEB 6 BINGO! FOR ROYSE CITY SHELTER Play BINGO at The Well,103 E. Main St. in Royse City, at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month, benefiting the animal shelter. $5 per card. Great prizes. THURSDAY, FEB 7 MULTI-CULTURAL CELEBRATION Rockwall ISD’s third annual multi-cultural celebration, highlighting the beauty & diversity of the […]
Blue Ribbon News does not necessarily endorse any particular political candidate or position, but provides a forum for related news and information to be shared. We welcome all candidates, political action groups and citizens to submit political announcements and comments. To submit your news and events, email . (February 3, 2013) Justin A. Holland has officially filed for a […]
The first month of 2013 marked a 40th anniversary that many observed but no one should have celebrated. Yet much of our national media didn’t do much to remind us of the January, 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. It’s been an ugly business for 40 years, with passionate arguments that […]
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At 28 years old, City Councilman Justin Holland is the youngest person ever elected to public office in Heath. He and his wife Neely live in The Enclave at Buffalo Creek with their daughter, Wiley Beth. Justin has a passion for Texas government and politics, faith, family, and community – which is evident in the […]
(ROCKWALL-January 15, 2013) There will be an FM 740 ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. Friday, January 18 at the new Aldi store, at the corner of FM 740 and Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall. Congressman Ralph Hall, Senator Bob Deuell, and Representative Scott Turner are among dignitaries invited. In case of inclement weather, there will […]
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