Rest Haven serves up ‘Cocoa & Comfort’ with Angel Wing Remembrance Trees

ROCKWALL/ROWLETT/ROYSE CITY (November 29, 2013) Rest Haven Funeral Homes and Memorial Park is once again offering a special way for families to honor the memory of their loved ones this holiday season. Beginning Monday, December 2, 2013, Angel Wing Remembrance Trees and ornaments will be placed at each of the three Rest Haven Funeral Homes […]

Blue Ribbon News names next winner in weekly giveaway

WINNER EVERY FRIDAY (November 29, 2013) Congratulations to CONNIE CATINCHI who signed up to receive our e-edition newsletter and just won FOUR FREE TICKETS to see the life-sized animatronic dinosaur exhibit OR the Holiday Trail of Lights at The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary! Our Week Four Winner was DIANE PORTER who is excited about […]

Grand Marshal of Kiwanis Christmas Parade chosen

ROCKWALL (November 27, 2013) Alondra Sanchez, a student at Sharon Shannon Elementary, is the winner of the poster contest to become the Grand Marshal of the 44th Annual Christmas Parade presented by the Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County. Alondra’s artwork best depicted the parade theme “Just Imagine” according to the contest judges.  Her artwork is […]

City of Rockwall revamps baseball, softball programs

City of Rockwall revamps baseball, softball programs

ROCKWALL (November 26, 2013) Stay & Play in Rockwall is the new game plan for the City’s baseball-softball teams. Previously, youth baseball and softball services were provided on behalf of the City of Rockwall by contracting with the Rockwall Baseball Association and Rockwall Girls Softball Association, which required teams to travel to other areas for […]

Breakfast with Santa Dec 14 at The Center Rockwall

ROCKWALL (November 26, 2013) Santa Claus is coming to town. Come tell Santa what you would like for Christmas. Pancakes, sausage, bacon, orange juice, candy canes, and activities will be provided. Bring your camera for a picture perfect moment. Saturday, December 14 The Center at Rockwall CityPlace 8:30 – 10 am or 10:30 am – […]

Tree lighting Dec 5 at Rockwall City hall

ROCKWALL (November 26, 2013) Come for an evening of old fashioned holiday fun and music! Celebrate the 30th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on the lawn at City Hall, at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 5. There will be craft making in Santa’s Workshop, free cookies, hot chocolate, coffee, and live Christmas music. Jolly ole St. Nick […]

Rockwall Rotary names Student of Honor

Rockwall Rotary names Student of Honor

ROCKWALL (November 25, 2013) Brendan Murray was recently presented the Rotary Club’s Student of Honor Award at the November 21st lunch meeting. Brendan attends Nebbie Williams Elementary,  and was honored for his outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Lisa Gielow, Principal at Celia Hays, presented the award. for her outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Information and photo by […]

Rockwall Pool Stop wins excellence award

Rockwall Pool Stop wins excellence award

ROCKWALL (November 25, 2013) The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals awarded Pool Stop with the Bronze Award this week at a ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada. President of Pool Stop, Harvey Rippy received the Bronze Award on behalf of Pool Stop. The APSP International Awards of Excellence program recognizes and rewards installations of pools, […]

Jingle Bell Run for Blane Dec 14

ROCKWALL – November 25, 2013 – Registration is underway for the Jingle Bell Run for Blane Thompson.  The event is set for Saturday, December 14 at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a one mile Fun Run and 5K Run at 9. The sixth annual event honors the memory […]