Wanda dares Blue Ribbon News readers to gaze into her eyes. She has a certain way of looking at you with those sad eyes. This little dog is so cute, but you have to see her to get the full effect. Your heart will melt when Wanda turns on the charm. She’s a little timid […]
Rockwall Area Habitat for Humanity will begin construction on a new home on Ross Street on Saturday, Jan. 14. The Christian housing ministry, which relies on private donations and volunteer labor to build homes for families who might not otherwise afford one, is seeking help from groups interested in providing lunch for its volunteer workforce. If your group or […]
Wylie ISD contributed more than 50,000 food items to the Wylie Christian Care Center this Thanksgiving. The AFJROTC cadets at Wylie High and Wylie East collected the items from all 19 campuses and the transportation center on November 16 and 17, and delivered them to the care center’s new warehouse located on Ballard Street. Representing […]
(Frisco) Texas State Senator Jane Nelson will address the Frisco Area Republican Women from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2012 during the group’s 2012 kick-off luncheon at Isabella’s Italian Restaurant in Frisco. The event is open to the public. Senator Nelson’s keynote speech will provide an update on redistricting and other significant issues […]
Frisco’s Christmas in the Square’s holiday lights display, located at Main Street and Coleman Boulevard, will continue through Sunday, Jan. 8 to welcome the NCAA Division I Football Championship Game that will be played at 1 p.m. Eastern time on Saturday, Jan. 7 and broadcast via ESPN2. The game will be played at the 23,500-seat Pizza Hut Park […]
(Collin County) InSync Wildlife Rescue and Education Center, located at 3430 Skyview Drive in Wylie, has earned accreditation as a member of the American Sanctuary Association, as well as the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. This honor is a testament to the high quality of care and shelter that the center provides to the 59 […]
I am a part of all that I have met. – Alfred Tennyson All people crave a connection to others. We all just want to feel as if we matter, we want to fit in with someone, have people understand our true spirit. (This is one reason I believe that Facebook has become so popular; […]
CLOSINGS The Rockwall County Library will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. AUDIO BOOK, eBOOKS The Rockwall County Library now offers improved audio book and eBook download services, including loans of books for Kindle, Nook and other devices. Go to rockwallcountytexas.com/library and select Databases & Downloads from the menu […]
(Plano) For those familiar with I am Second media and marketing but want to learn more about its ministry strategy and leadership opportunities, consider the We Are Second Leadership XP 2012 conference, set for Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13 and 14 (with optional labs on Sunday, Jan. 15) at I am Second headquarters/The Hope Center, […]
Three Trees at The Heights brightens season for those in need (Richardson) Christmas was a little brighter in hundreds of North Texas households thanks to the generosity of members at The Heights Baptist Church. More than 1,000 volunteers threw a Christmas party for 325 disadvantaged families Dec. 11. “Three Trees addresses specific needs for […]