The year 2020 arrived with more than a bang: a US embassy attack followed by ballistic missiles and the resulting loss of a passenger plane. Meanwhile, as Australia battled wildfire, several other countries experienced either earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. Closer to home, we watched a troubling impeachment trial and grieved the death of a beloved […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) We’ve just pulled him from the shelter, but he is a wonderful, well-mannered, boy so far. He enjoys going outside and gets along well with the other dogs in his foster home and is very curious about the cat. Kane gives great kisses! Somewhere along the way his mouth was tied up, so he has […]
Meet Gunnar Ledermann, the pastor of Divine Peace Church in Rockwall. Gunnar grew up in Northern California on 60 acres surrounded by cattle ranches, mountains and vineyards. He’s been married for eight and a half years to his college sweetheart, Marinda. They started dating after Gunnar organized a surprise group date while at college, just […]
New Gym Debuts March 16, Workout Burns Twice the Calories in Half the Time with Science-Based Exercise (ROCKWALL, TX) Fit Body Boot Camp, the world’s fastest-growing boot camp fitness franchise, is opening in Rockwall and motivating people to live a more active lifestyle. Located at 822 W. Rusk St., Fit Body Boot Camp brings a welcoming, […]
Each month, the Jacket Backers, Rockwall High School’s Booster Club, selects student athletes who are nominated by their coach for Jacket Athlete of the Month. For the month of February, Luke Denny, Madeline Weir, Keviah Ealy, SamAlves, Scott Mackenzie and Paige Harris were each nominated by their coaches and selected as Jacket Athletes of the […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX) In early January we began the process to find the next Royse City Police Chief. Applications were received from a diverse variety of police executives from throughout the state, each possessing a unique set of professional experiences and skills. The top five candidates were interviewed on February 19, 2020 by a panel […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX) Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School PTO officially broke ground this morning on the APHE Outdoor Learning Center, which Blue Ribbon News initially told you about here. Construction starts next week! The Outdoor Learning Center would not be possible without the generosity of sponsors, donors, teachers, parents, volunteers, planners, and board members who believe in […]
The Rockwall Rotary Club recognized its Student of Honor this week from Dobbs Elementary School – Tyler Conklin! During today’s lunch program, Lori Bailey, Assistant Principal of Dobbs Elementary, described Tyler as a “spectacular student” who excels in all of her academic endeavors. She explained that Tyler hops on a every day to go Utley […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) Looking for a job in today’s market can be frustrating, uncertain and lonely. Job Connection, a Ministry of Lake Pointe Church in Rockwall, is a program that combines classroom-style training with networking/discussion-style meetings for people who are struggling in their job search. The training and workshops are free, open to everyone, and underway now […]
On February 13, 1989, my father died. He had lived 61 years, 2 months and 22 days on the day of his death. On November 18, 2016, I had lived 61 years, 2 months and 22 days – that was the day of my awakening. Reaching the same age as my father when he […]