JER Chilton YMCA to host Lunch & Learn, Healthy Kids Day

YMCA offers FREE Lunch & Learn on family nutrition for Blue Ribbon News readers (ROCKWALL – March 2, 2013) March is National Nutrition Month, so this is a great time to focus on individual and family nutrition.  One of the most important aspects of a wellness program, whether you are trying to be fit, avert […]

Rockwall policeman among Texas’ top 10 officers recognized for making most DWI arrests

(ROCKWALL-February 28, 2013) Rockwall Police Officer Marty Arrowood was recognized recently by the Texas Municipal Police Association as one of the top 10 officers in the State of Texas with the most Driving While Intoxicated arrests in 2012. Presenting the award to Officer Arrowood is Caleb Williams of the state association. “We congratulate Officer Arrowood […]

Dr. Frank Miller to be honored by First Christian Church

(ROCKWALL-February 28, 2013) Sunday, March 17, 2013, will be “Dr. Frank Miller” Day at First Christian Church Rockwall when he will be recognized for exemplary leadership, dedication, consecration and faithful service. The church has chosen Dr. Miller for the honored position of  Elder Emeritus.  There will be a presentation made at the 11 a.m. worship […]

Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers win honors at Duncanville High Hat competition

(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) The Rockwall-Heath High School Highsteppers attended the Duncanville High Hat Competition on Saturday February 9, 2012. The Highsteppers represented Rockwall I.S.D. very well, winning several honors. The team was awarded the following awards:  Sweepstakes, Gussie Nell Davis Award of Excellence, Judges Award in Kick, Judges Award in Pom, Judges Award in Contemporary, […]

Horse de-spooking clinic at Throwaway Ponies March 2

(ROCKWALL-February 25, 2013) Throwaway Ponies horse rescue and rehabilitation center will host a horse de-spooking clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2. Learn from local natural horsemanship trainer Ron Steele as he works with rescue horses from Throwaway Ponies teaching them to lunge for respect and how not to spook.  People from […]

Rockwall Boys & Girls Club board chair earns national recognition

(ROCKWALL-February 24, 2013) BoardSource and Points of Light are pleased to announce that Stephen Straughan has been named its February 2013 Board Member of the Month. BoardSource and Points of Light created the Board Member of the Month award to honor outstanding individuals for their commitment to advancing the public good through exceptional nonprofit board […]

Register for Rockwall’s Citizen Fire Academy

(ROCKWALL-February 23, 2013) Learn more about the services provided by the City of Rockwall Fire Department while increasing your fire and life safety awareness. Sign-up now for the Rockwall Fire Department’s 2013 Citizen Fire Academy held March 28 through May 23. The CFA meets each Thursday from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. with a full […]

One Man’s Treasure volunteers honored

Organization empowers men recently released from prison to re-enter society, workforce (ROCKWALL-February 23, 2013) Volunteers of One Man’s Treasure Clothes Closet, a Rockwall–based charity, were honored January 29 with a Mardi Gras-themed celebration at the home of Nancy Laspe, a four-year volunteer and a native of Louisiana. Nancy thrilled everyone with her décor, delicious king […]

Rockwall crime numbers drop to lowest level since 2005

(ROCKWALL-February 23, 2013) A significant drop in City of Rockwall crime rate statistics puts the number of crimes at its lowest level since 2005, when population figures showed about 10,500 fewer residents. A double digit drop was recorded in each category in the 2012 Rockwall Police Department crime statistic report – with overall crime down […]