Dallas man matches efforts to help TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation (October 14, 2013) Nathan Alvey raised more than $2,700 online at beatchildhoodcancer.myevent.com for the fight against childhood cancer in the month of September. Caitlyn Coker raised another $600 online. People sent the 11 year old classmates an additional $1,000 in checks. Then, they helped the […]
(ROCKWALL – October 14, 2013) The Rockwall County Special Olympic Swim Team recently competed at the State Special Olympic swim meet held in College Station. These athletes advanced to the State meet after qualifying at the Area meet in Frisco this summer. They brought home 7 gold, 9 silver, and 5 bronze medals; and two […]
(ROCKWALL – October 14, 2013) When things aren’t going quite right, you just need a little Hope in your life. Especially when this Hope is so gorgeous. She’s also extremely friendly and playful. But Hope doesn’t mind some chill-out time. She’s content to quietly love you during most of the day. Hope is part of the […]
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 Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming new member Wright Up Right of Rockwall. Wright Up Right specializes in bookkeeping and payroll outsourcing for small business professionals. Owner Rhonda Wright provides a professional, high quality service with a personal touch at an affordable price. Wright Up Right […]
(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 […]
(October 8, 2013) The Bizz Fizz presents ‘Get and Stay Motivated!’ with motivational speaker Bryan Flanagan of Flanagan Training Systems, from 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 25 at the Hilton Homewood Suites, 1025 Elm Street in Dallas. Bryan infuses humor and truth, literally on a global scale. Tickets are limited to 60 people to […]