(ROCKWALL – October 26, 2013) Over the past two years, Amanda Holy has created dozens of eye-catching window displays, compiled hundreds of sales reports and managed a multitude of marketing responsibilities at Groovy’s, a fashion boutique with locations in Rockwall, Forney and Arlington. But as the store’s “TOMS Advocate,” perhaps the one thing Amanda does […]
(ROCKWALL – October 25, 2013) In July 2013, 83-year-old Marion Albright, affectionately called “GG,” finally said, “It’s time.” The life-long resident of Lawton, Oklahoma meant that she was ready to move to Rockwall,Texas. The time had come for her to be near her daughter, granddaughter and great-grandchildren. GG relocated to a brand new retirement community, […]
(ROCKWALL – October 25, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming new member Honda Cars of Rockwall. Not only does the dealership excel in superior customer service, but they also are located conveniently in Rockwall serving all of Dallas, Fort Worth, Royce City, Greenville, Tyler, Forney, Mesquite, Garland, and […]
(Rockwall) October 24, 2013 – Gene looked like a Halloween costume, and when he stole that jack-o-lantern off some folk’s porch, they just stared; didn’t blink an eye. The gag must’ve seemed like part of his getup, like it made sense for someone so odd to run down the street with a flaming pumpkin. I […]
(ROCKWALL – October 24, 2013) Mom reached a milestone recently – one year since successful breast cancer surgery! It was important to mark that day because not long ago we were frightened that she wouldn’t be here today. Now that we have come through the other side, I want to share a little bit of what […]
Hello, my name is Caleb Davis and I am a Star Scout in Boy Scout Troop 83 in Rockwall. I have been given the opportunity to write a column for Blue Ribbon News. My column will focus on Boy Scout troops in Rockwall – Troop 83 in greater detail. I hope to explain to the […]
(ROCKWALL – October 23, 2013) The Alzheimer’s Association Memory Cafe is an opportunity for people to share stories and socialize with others who are living a similar journey with dementia. The Memory Cafe meets the third Wednesday of every month at Culver’s. The next meeting is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 at […]
(ROCKWALL – October 23, 2013) Charlie Daniels and his band will be the feature attraction at the 2014 City of Rockwall’s annual Founders Day celebration on May 17, Mayor David Sweet announced this week. The 2014 event is being moved to Harry Myers Park– site of the 1st Annual Founders Day Festival – due to […]
GIVE A GIFT AND CHANGE THE WORLD AT THE SAME TIME (ROCKWALL _ October 23, 2013) First Christian Church Rockwall, located at 3375 Ridge Road 1.4 mile south of I-30 (across from Chandlers Landing), will host an Alternative Gift Fair from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 2. The fair will continue in between worship services […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – October 22, 2013) This past Saturday, Sydney Heimer from Nebbie Williams Elementary was selected to perform in the 2013-2014 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Junior High/Middle School All Region Orchestra. She auditioned against more than 140 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. Sydney is the first student to ever be selected from Nebbie […]