ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2015) Each year around Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples how they met. Their stories are often sweet, funny and surprising. Sharing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions – and one of our most wildly popular features. Jon and Lori Bailey The story […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2015) Litzy Herrera, from Springer Elementary, placed first in the 3D division of the Arts and Humanities Young Artist Exhibit in Rowlett. This competition was open to all of Rockwall and Rowlett area schools. She will be presented for honors to the Rowlett City Council on March 3. Submitted by Jenny Kaup, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8, 2015) I value my man-card, always have, and I’ve worked hard to keep it. Yet, there was a moment in my life over 20 years ago where it was nearly revoked. Now once I explain the situation, I’m sure you’ll pardon it, at least, I hope … So, here goes… CONFESSION: […]
(Feb. 8, 2015) 2015 brought 16 teams from nine countries – five from the United States – to compete in Breckenridge’s 25th annual Budweiser International Snow Sculpture competition. Teams of four artists create amazing, short-lived works of art. using only hand tools. No power tools, internal supports or colorants are allowed. Some teams lacking a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8, 2015) The Stingerette Dance team recently competed in their first regional competition of the year, winning Team Sweepstakes – meaning they scored above a 92 on all routines entered. They won the coveted Judges Award. They also won Best Overall Team Novelty, Best Team Lyrical, Best Team Modern. On the Team […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8, 2015) Dozens of women gathered recently at the newly opened Painting with a Twist location for a “Painting with a Purpose” event. Crystal White, Mrs. Texas United America, joined the event to benefit the local Women In Need organization, a non profit for victims of domestic violence.These generous ladies raised almost […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8, 2015) CK Studio, recently voted #1 Dance Studio in Rockwall, will host a Drill Team Prep Class for students interested in becoming a member of a drill team. Located at 2011 Industrial Blvd. Suite A in Rockwall, CK Studio is owned by Lee Ann Whittington and currently has more than 80 students. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8. 2015) Springer Elementary sixth grade students in Mrs. Rogers’ class designed small scale roller coasters to apply and analyze the fundamental laws of physics. The students examined conversions between potential and kinetic energy, Newton’s 3 Laws, as well as force, velocity and acceleration. Submitted by Jenny Kaup, Rockwall ISD. To share […]
Celia Hays Elementary students from Mrs. Payne’s kindergarten class celebrated 100 days of school on Friday by dressing up as 100-year-olds. Photo submitted by Susan Sisto, Celia Hays Librarian. To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so we can reach more people with good news […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 1, 2015) Rockwall County Helping Hands recently named Jon Bailey as its new President & CEO to serve in the place of Margo Nielsen, who retired after 25 years at the helm of the organization. A lifelong Rockwall resident, Jon currently serves on the Rockwall Chamber Board of Directors as well as […]