It happens. Slow weeks hit, then suddenly you’re looking for things to do so you can feel busy. So it feels like you’re not wasting your time. So it feels like you’re not losing the money you probably are. Before I give you 4 things to do, here’s one thing to NEVER do: NEVER make […]
(ROCKWALL – October 14, 2013) If you are the parent of a high school junior or senior, or if you’re a student considering a career involving some aspect of space science, then please read this. Every year, tens of thousands of incoming freshmen enter colleges and universities intent on studying some aspect of space or […]
A Rockwall Pumpkin Patch storyteller’s tale As a boy I went to visit my granny and granddaddy in a small town called Pageland in South Carolina. My granny was named Annie and my granddaddy was named Boyd. I was very fortunate to have spent almost every summer in Pageland as I grew up with my […]
PRINT & BRING YOUR BLUE RIBBON NEWS AD TO RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON A SINGLE PURCHASE UP TO $50! (ROCKWALL – October 11, 2013) Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch is celebrating its 25th year! The Patch is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. It is located at the Ridge Road Shopping […]
(ROCKWALL – October 10, 2013) The Aspasians recently inducted four new members: Leslie Bird, Kim Craddock, Holly Pullen and Kelly Webb. The Aspasians wish to thank everyone who shopped at the Fall Arts & Crafts fair. The generous support of loyal shoppers enables the Aspasians to donate more than $40,000 in scholarships each year to […]
(ROCKWALL – Oct. 10, 2013) Meals on Wheels Senior Services Rockwall will sponsor the 3rd Annual Caregiver Conference on Friday, October 18, 2013 at Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Guest speakers include Andy B. Crocker, M.S. Extension Program Specialist Gerontology and Health, Texas AgriLife Extension; Doni Green, North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging; Neal […]
(ROCKWALL – October 9, 2013) Superkatz, a local special needs cheer team, will be serving up dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21st at Joe Willy’s, 2006 S. Goliad St. in Rockwall. Joe Willy’s has teamed up with Superkatz for this fundraising event, which will help these athletes with travel expenses and various […]
(ROCKWALL – October 9, 2013) For the second consecutive year, Rockwall will celebrate International Observe the Moon Night at the Rockwall County Library. Rockwall is participating in this global event on Saturday, Oct. 12th, in conjunction with hundreds of other host sites on every continent. International Observe the Moon Night is an annual event dedicated […]
(ROCKWALL – October 8, 2013) First United Methodist Church of Heath and Debbie Tudor, Licensed Professional Counselor with Rockwall Counseling, PA, will present a program on “How to De-Stress the Holidays.” The free event will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 10 at the church, 140 Smirl Drive. To register, call 972-771-6732. For […]
(ROCKWALL – October 7, 2013) The “Rock Wall” Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution hosted Donna Cranston, founder of Defenders of Freedom (DOF), on October 7 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Heath. The Dallas based non-profit organization Defenders of Freedom’s primary focus is to meet the needs of military members who served in […]