A lesson in forgiveness at Thanksgiving time

A lesson in forgiveness at Thanksgiving time

A depressed soul and a holiday make a poor pair. I sat down to pray about my unhappy condition on a mid-November morning. I had my health, my family, and a new home. I could have written a turkey-size list of things to be thankful for. But instead, complaints ran through my mind like newsfeed […]

Marine Corps Elite Warrior of the Year finalists announced

Marine Corps Elite Warrior campaign honors Texas’ best football players  The Marine Corps Recruiting Station Dallas is proud to announce that the finalists for the Marine Corps Elite Warrior of the Year. The campaign honors the best high school football players in the state. Fans can vote online for the Marine Corps Elite Warrior of […]

Earth’s recent asteroid encounter is closest in 200 years

Howdy!*  Looks like I’m the newest columnist here at the Blue Ribbon News. Our family is into our second decade of living in Rockwall and I’m very passionate about astronomy.  Since my personal mission statement (it’s on my astrodad website so it must be true) is to elevate the human condition by increasing our sense […]

Ryan, LLC recognized as True Blue Business

DALLAS, TX – November 13, 2011 – Ryan, LLC, a leading global tax services firm with the largest indirect tax practice in North America and the seventh largest corporate tax practice in the United States, was recently invited to participate in the True Blue Business Recognition Series, a program that publicly recognizes exceptional companies and […]

Technology luncheon, innovation showcase to feature VP, Ford Research

More than 800 high-level business executives, legislative officials and academia will come together for networking and discussion of key industry issues when the Dallas Regional Chamber hosts its 11th Annual State of Technology Luncheon & Innovation Showcase. The Chamber’s signature technology event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 at the Irving […]

Dallas task force seeks community input for No-Kill plan

(Dallas) The Dallas Companion Animal Project task force is asking Dallas residents for ideas on making the city a no-kill community. The task force began work in July 2011 to advise the city on programs and initiatives that would end the euthanasia of adoptable, homeless cats and dogs. The deadline for public suggestions to be […]

War memorabilia on display, veterans honored

War memorabilia on display, veterans honored

(Rockwall County) The Rock Wall Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting a special display at the Rockwall County Library throughout November, honoring veterans. The display includes memorabilia from World War I, World War II, Vietnam photos, uniforms, medals and related historical items. The library is located at 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane in […]

Ryan: 52nd largest North Texas-headquartered private company

(Dallas) Ryan, a leading global tax services firm with the largest indirect tax practice in North America, announced that the Firm was listed as the 52nd largest North Texas-headquartered private company by the Dallas Business Journal, based on 2010 revenues. Ryan’s revenue growth to $216 million in 2010 also improved the Firm’s ranking, up from […]

Ryan promotes two new principals to leadership team

(Dallas) Ryan, a leading global tax services firm with the largest indirect tax practice in North America, announced that Steven Hsu and Robert D. Jones have been promoted to Principal. The addition of these two seasoned tax professionals to Ryan’s leadership team represents another milestone in the firm’s continued growth. Steven Hsu is based in […]