(ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2015) Every year about this time, panic sets in. Graduation, STAAR tests, end of year exams and projects loom in front of students (and parents), causing more than a little angst in the family. What can we do to get through these difficult times? If we have put off finding […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2015) Ziya is such a sweet and playful young girl. She loves to play with the other dogs in her foster home, and can’t wait to cuddle with humans big and small as well. Ziya’s adoption donation is just $200, and includes her spay, age appropriate vaccines, microchip and plenty of cuteness. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 12, 2015) Back by popular demand, The Levee Singers will perform again at Rest Haven’s Annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony, Concert and Family Day beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25. This year, for the first time, The Reveille Sisters will also perform under the big tent at Rest Haven Memorial […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 15, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently named Toni Waldrop, owner of Rockwall Gold and Silver, as its Ambassador of the Month. Ambassadors help welcome and serve our new Chamber Partners. They are measured on a point system based on the activity that they generate helping our members become involved […]
WEATHER-RELATED UPDATE (May 15, 2015) This just in from the City of Rockwall: “Founders Day Festival is still planned to go on as scheduled this Saturday, May 16th! There are however a few changes being made that we would like to communicate to everyone. We will be placing our food vendors and the daytime bands […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 14, 2015) Do not miss the Look, Listen, Learn! New Inspirations Garden Tour hosted by the Rockwall County Master Gardener Association this weekend! Three gorgeous gardens are ready to show off for you from 9:00 am to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Then from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., Dr. Dotty Woodson will […]
UPDATE (May 14, 2015) : Sadly, Blue Ribbon News just learned that due to weather conditions, Friday’s Dream Flight has been cancelled. Alternate plans are being considered; stay tuned as we receive updates. (ROCKWALL, TX – May 11, 2015) Former U.S. Navy fighter pilot J. Waymon Rose, a resident of Rock Ridge Assisted Living and […]
Building for the Future (ROCKWALL, TX – May 7, 2015) After three months of planning and labor, the Leadership Rockwall Class of 2015 unveiled the newly-renovated offices of Meals and Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. The public reveal and ribbon cutting included tours of the MOWSS building, which is located on the Helping Hands […]
Friday is Peace Officers’ Memorial Day (ROCKWALL, TX – May 11, 2015) Mayor Jim Pruitt officially proclaimed May 10-16 as Police Week in the City of Rockwall and designated Friday, May 15 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day in honor of fallen officers and their families. U.S. flags are to be flown at half-staff that day. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 13, 2015) The Williams Middle School Symphony Orchestra, under direction of Shari Allison and Steven Sauerwein, were selected as Grand Champions at the Lonestar Showcase of Music Festival May 8 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson. The students have been working since January to perfect their Full Orchestra program and both of […]