April is National Safe Digging Month Always Call 811 Before Any Excavation Project GARLAND, Texas – April 1, 2024 – With the arrival of spring, warmer temperatures offer ideal conditions to revitalize your home landscaping or plant your first personal herb garden. Before grabbing that shovel, however, Atmos Energy reminds everyone – homeowners and professional […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 3, 2024) Rockwall Art League is proud to announce its 4th Annual Art for Advocacy Exhibit to be held at Springhill Suites by Marriott Rockwall Dallas, Monday April 15 through Thursday, April 18, with a Sneak Preview Sunday, April 14, after 5 p.m.The Exhibit is open daily, showcasing fresh new works for […]
Rockwall, TX-April 2, 2024 – Rockwall County Judge Frank New believes that the county is currently experiencing uncontrolled growth and development. He argues that this is the result of developers having too much control over the pace and scale of growth. According to Judge New, “The Texas Legislature has granted counties certain regulatory authority over […]
From left: Phil Wagner, Rockwall EDC President; Barry Street, Pegasus Foods CEO; and Matt Wavering, REDC Vice President. ROCKWALL, TX (April 1, 2024) – The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation (REDC) hosted its annual Executive Appreciation Event on Thursday, March 21 at X-Golf Rockwall. REDC hosted c-suite executives from Rockwall’s primary employers, along with City staff, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 27, 2024) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs recently received a generous $10,000 donation from International Game & Technology (IGT) to purchase a Catalyst One Chemistry Analyzer from IDEXX Laboratories for their on-site veterinary clinic. Founded in 2006 by Lori Stevens, Patriot PAWS Service Dogs trains and provides Service Dogs of the highest […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 26, 2024) – The community is encouraged to join in as the following area businesses offer ‘Go Blue’ promotions throughout April to raise awareness and funds for the Children’s Advocacy Center during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Stop by to shop, support local, and #goblueforkids. SPECIAL DATES & EVENTS Providence Place Bridal […]
American Heart Association’s Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard recognizes commitment to health ARLINGTON, TX (March 26, 2024) – Texas Health Resources has earned Platinum level on the American Heart Association’s 2023 Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard. This national recognition highlights Texas Health’s commitment to employee health and well-being. The scorecard, formerly known as the Workforce Well-being Scorecard™, […]
Pictured are staff members of the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. Photo by BRN Media/Blue Ribbon News. Where healing begins… ROCKWALL, TX (March 26, 2024) Every April during Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County initiates a Go Blue for Kids campaign that engages the entire community. Proclamations are issued, […]
Editor’s Note: Blue Ribbon News is pleased to welcome ‘Here We Grow: Tips from Rockwall County Master Gardeners’ as an exclusive new feature in our publication. This guest column and photos by Michele Campbell, President, Rockwall County Master Gardener Association. ROCKWALL, TX (March 25, 2024) – As spring weather arrives, it’s time for the usual […]
ROWLETT, TX (March 25, 2024) Artists ‘Round Texas “Paint and Photograph Rowlett 2024” Juried Art Competition is accepting entries in three categories: 2-dimensional media, photography, and drawing. Entry form and fee is due by Saturday, April 6, 2024. This art event is organized by Artists ‘Round Texas, a 501c3 visual arts organization, supported in part […]