(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 11, 2015) Rockwall resident David White is passionate about a lot of things – community, family, politics, kids, and seniors. Elected to Rockwall City Council in 2011, David has served on the Airport Advisory Committee, Budget Committee, Hotel-Motel Tax Committee, and as liaison to the Youth Advisory Council. He is treasurer […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 11, 2015) If you were a flower, what kind of flower would you be? A pastor’s wife posed the woman’s retreat-type question to our group. (I’ve assumed that men ask different ones). My own answer sprang up immediately: a chrysanthemum, because it’s a late-bloomer. I hoped to be a late-bloomer, since my […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 10, 2015) Rockwall High School Band is proud to announce that Nick Messick, sophomore, and Nathan Mathura, senior, have made the 2015 TMEA All State Jazz Bands. This is a very prestigious honor. There are only 40 seats available for high school students of Texas to earn. Out of 40 seats […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (Nov 9, 2015) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which is on its way to more than 18,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath this week. To submit your good news and events for publication, email . CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW: Our 24-page, full color, hyper-local print edition […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 9, 2015) Local Rockwall Williams Middle School (WMS) eighth grader Luna Martell is all smiles and rays of positivity despite her current condition. At age six, Luna was diagnosed with a type of cancer called Heptoblastoma. But cancer cannot stop the now 14 year-old young lady from having fun and living […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov 9, 2015) Congratulations to Heath Alumi Blaine Mitchell. Blaine is currently performing on The Voice. The entire community is proud of his accomplishment and we will continue to support him through this journey. See his blind audition below. Source: rockwallisd.com The Blue Ribbon News print edition is delivered free to more than […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 9, 2015) The Rockwall Music Teachers Association hosted a festival and competition for piano students Saturday, November 7. The competition required pieces to be played in the style of or that were written before 1800. Winners were chosen in beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. This year’s winners were Yunseong Lee-Beginner Level; […]
Congressman John Ratcliffe Honors Viet Nam Vets 50th Anniversary (ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 9, 2015) The Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual National Defense Brunch Saturday, November 7 at the Rockwall Public Library. The program began with the Advance of the Colors by the East Fork Trinity Sons of the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 6, 2015) The lessons learned at Rockwall ISD Quest Academy go much deeper than schoolwork. Each year, Principal Brian Neely and Counselor Michel Jensen incorporate service projects into the curriculum. Most recently, Quest students decorated and delivered pumpkins to Autumn Leaves nursing home. They played board games, Dominoes, and Bingo with […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 6, 2015) The Rockwall ISD Central Office Helping Hands Food Drive collected more than 1,000 food items to fill the community food pantry!! Way to go! Photo submitted by Shelley Garrett, Ed.D., Director of Student and Family Services, Rockwall Independent School District. The Blue Ribbon News print edition is delivered free […]