Ella was perfectly healthy on Tuesday, April 10. By the next day, the young dog was laying in a heap at the Royse City animal shelter, barely able to move. Ella had been stricken with parvovirus, an often fatal intestinal disease. The dog had one shred of hope. One month ago, her disease would have […]
Here’s a good reason to go out to eat next week: Enjoy dinner at CiCi’s Pizza in Rockwall on Wednesday April 25, and at On the Border in Rockwall on Monday, April 30, and you’ll be helping to save sick and injured pets, and those hoping to find forever homes. A percentage of your meal […]
The Sachse Chamber of Commerce will present its 8th Annual Sachse Sampler and Expo from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at the First United Methodist Church of Sachse, located at 1520 Blackburn Road. The Sampler and Expo is sponsored by Kroger, FEC and American National Bank. The vendor list includes Scentsy / DelightYourScents.com, Willow […]
(Wylie ISD) World Book Night U.S. is coming to more than 6,000 towns and cities across America as 25,000 volunteers will give away half a million free books on April 23, 2012. World Book Night U.S. is an ambitious campaign to personally give out thousands of free, specially printed books across America. Volunteer book lovers, […]
April, 2012 – The Texas Hospital Association recently honored Lake Pointe Health Network in Rowlett for 25 years of working together to exceed the needs of patients in Northeast Texas. Lake Pointe Health Network officials were recognized with the 25-year long-time member award, presented to only 10 hospitals in Texas this year. THA Membership Manager […]
One of the greatest things about serving as editor of Blue Ribbon News is that my inbox is always filled with good news. Hardly a day goes by that I don’t have the privilege of opening at least one email about a hometown hero or a community rallying behind a neighbor in need. It’s easy to […]
The Rockwall Children’s Chorus will host auditions for the 2012-13 season from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 4 and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 5 at the First United Methodist Church of Rockwall, 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane (across the street from the library and courthouse). The Rockwall Children’s Chorus is a […]
Fundraiser at Joe Willy’s to help Rockwall family (Rockwall ISD) Amy Parks-Heath Elementary, Amanda Rochell Elementary, and Rockwall-Heath High School are hosting a fundraising event from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 at Joe Willy’s for Marvin “Jose” Villalobos. Thirty-three-year-old Villalobos was diagnosed with brain cancer while working at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary and Rockwall-Heath […]
On Saturday, April 21 Calloway’s and Cornelius Nursery will celebrate Earth Day by featuring organic products, beneficial insect displays, offering gardening advice and more at all 19 garden center locations in the Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston areas. Stores will open at 9 a.m. and will feature two key clinics that offer guidelines for a healthier garden environment. At 10:15 […]
Park Place Volvo sends owners to Europe through Overseas Delivery Program Imagine the thrill of buying a new car and driving it home from the dealership for the first time. It’s fun and exciting to explore all the features and gadgets. But now, Volvo owners can experience something much more magical when they travel to […]