‘Go Red’ with Friends of the Rockwall Library

Join Friends of the Library for a “Go Red” luncheon presented by the American Heart Association. The lunch, catered by Zach, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. The cost is $15 at the door. Reservations are required by Tuesday, Feb. 7 by calling 972-771-8976 […]

Rockwall retired teachers to meet, Feb. 13

The Rockwall Area Retired Teachers Association will meet at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 at the Rockwall ISD Administration Building. The program will be “Texas Shorty” presented by Jim Chancellor. All school retirees and their guests are invited. Submitted by Leigh Plagens, RARTA; edited for publication by Blue Ribbon News.  To submit your news and […]

Memories and Markers: Rockwall’s historic people, places

Did you know that Rockwall County has 17 historical markers, one property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and one historic courthouse listing? The Rockwall County Historical Foundation will present, “Memories and Markers: A Look at Rockwall’s Historic People and Places” at noon Friday, Feb. 10 at the Historic Courthouse. The program is free […]

Meet Uggs, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Uggs, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

This handsome boy is the curious type. Uggs can keep himself occupied for hours checking out every smell in the yard. He’s very friendly and trusting, and he wouldn’t mind a bit of playtime every now and then. Give Uggs something to do, then invite him inside to snuggle with you in the evening. He’s […]

Free ‘Plant an Edible Front Yard’ class

(Irving) A free class introducing the world of the “edible” and useful front yard will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road. For more information, visit www.cityofirving.org/begreen or call 972-742-2296. To submit your news and events, email .

Book Lovers Happy Hour at Irving Library

The Irving Public Library will host an informal book discussion for book lovers at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30 at the Central Library, 801 W. Irving Blvd. Come prepared to share three authors or titles with other readers. For more information, call 972-721-2606. To submit your news and events, email .

Lewisville Public Library activities for February

Family Craft Day On Sunday, Feb. 12th between 2 and 3 p.m., join the library for a drop-in crafting day. Just bring your crafty selves, everything else is provided in the Cynthia Bennett Children’s Wing. Craft-o-Rama Craft-o-Rama is a craft time especially for 4th and 5th graders (ages 9 – 11). The first session of […]

Join CHICS for Happy Hour, support Family Place

Join CHICS for Happy Hour, support Family Place

CHICS Charity,  a group of local ladies who have come together to raise money in support of The Family Place, will host their first Happy Hour of the New Year at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 at Denim and Diamonds, 17727 Addison Road, Dallas, 75287. A $5 donation is requested. All Happy Hour proceeds benefit The Family Place. Wear […]

Night hike, bird walk, bison tour at Lewisville Lake

Night hike, bird walk, bison tour at Lewisville Lake

Join Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area trail guides as they lead a moonlit stroll down the Redbud Trail on Friday, Feb. 3.  The hike will start at 6 p.m., and end by 8 p.m. Howling coyotes, hooting owls, and other nocturnal sounds will provide an out-of-the-ordinary hiking experience. No flashlights are necessary, and hikers ages […]

Top international vacation destinations for 2012

Americans are ready for more adventurous travel that takes them further from home than in recent years, according to a just-released Travel Trends Survey by Travel Leaders. Eleven of the top 20 international destinations – up from nine last year – are in Europe, Asia andAustralia. “We are very encouraged to see the rise in […]