Meet Bud, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Need a bud? This happy young dog is ready to be your best friend. Since he’s still young, Bud loves his exercise. But he probably wants to tire himself out, so he can snuggle up next to you for the rest of the day. He’s very intelligent, friendly and lovable. Bud is waiting to be […]

A.C.T.O.R. presents ‘You Can’t Beat the House’

The Amateur Community Theatre of Rowlett will perform “You Can’t Beat the House,” during the last three weekends of April at Rowlett Historical Society, 3913 Main St., 75088. This comic adventure by Pat Cook is the story of two minor-league burglars caught inside a home that is up for sale. When prospective buyers Conrad and […]

Dobbs’ students ‘leave their mark’

 (Rockwall ISD) Dobbs Elementary third graders Ruston Whitus and Coree Clement proudly place their fingerprints on the school’s “Leave Your Mark” banner. They were “caught” by their teacher for doing good deeds and, as a result, earned the right to add their names to the banner which highlights acts of kindness and compassion. “Leave Your […]

Save the date for Keep Lewisville Beautiful’s Spring Clean Up

Join Keep Lewisville Beautiful from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 21 at Lewisville Residential Convenience Center, 330 W. Jones Street, for a Spring Clean Up event featuring free lunch, T-shirts, goody bags and the chance to win door prizes for all KLB volunteers. Register at keeplewisvillebeautiful.org/spring_clean_up.  KLB is also looking for event sponsors, door prize […]

Friday Study Club learns about glass sculptures coming to Arboretum

Rockwall’s oldest women’s club, Friday Study Club, organized in 1919, met recently in the home of Carolyn Duckworth. The program was presented by Margaret Duncan, a volunteer at the Dallas Arboretum since 2004.  Duncan shared detailed information about glass artist, Chihuly, who will fill the 66 acre garden at the Arboretum with his iconic sculptures […]

Centennial Medical Center named one of North Texas’ ‘Healthiest Employers”

Centennial Medical Center in Frisco was recently named one of the Dallas Business Journal’s Healthiest Employers in North Texas for its strong commitment to creating a healthy workplace. “We are honored to be recognized for this award,” said Stephanie Talley, Centennial Medical Center’s chief human relations officer. “Our primary goal as a hospital is to […]

Day by Day / Junk Food

Your Friday Funny by Forney artist Donald Frederick. Learn more about the artist behind the Day by Day comic strip in this Blue Ribbon News ‘Good People’ profile.