Dinner at Dodie’s served up with surprise marriage proposal (ROCKWALL-January 2, 2013) When Breanna Drayer’s boyfriend asked her to dinner December 23, she didn’t know that he had arranged for some of her best friends and family members to join him in giving her an extra special holiday surprise. Once inside Dodie’s Cajun Diner at […]
(Wylie – January 2, 2013) Since marrying in 1999, Dwight and Terry Lancaster dedicated their lives to service. It started with founding Bethesda Nursing Home Ministry and led up to the 2011 opening of the Crafter’s Co-op store in historic downtown Wylie. Crafter’s Co-op provides a retail outlet for the creative works of about 90 crafters, […]
(ROCKWALL-January 2, 2013) The December meeting of the Friday Study Club was held in the home of Peg Pannell Smith. Members exchanged gifts and brought items to stock the Helping Hands food pantry. Co-hostesses who prepared and served refreshments were Nancy Hall and Betty Moon. The Friday Study Club is known as the oldest women’s organization […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-January 2, 2013) The Rockwall County Fire Department visited Hays Elementary this past October to educate students on fire safety and prevention. Students were educated on the importance of having a fire safety plan, knowing your home address and remaining calm during emergencies. Jacob Purdue, a fifth grade student from Hays Elementary, demonstrated his […]
(ROWLETT-January 2, 2013) The Rowlett Community Centre will host are classes for the spring session – from January to April. All classes are pre-paid at the Community Centre. There is a limit of 20 students per class, so early reservations are recommended. For more information, contact Diane Jones at the Centre at 972-412-6147. Among the art […]
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Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week (ROCKWALL-December 31, 2012) Just in time to welcome the new year, a love muffin enters the scene to bring good luck. Peaches recently gave birth to her last litter of puppies. Since she’s now spayed, she won’t have babies to tend to any longer. That means she can focus […]
(ROCKWALL-December 31, 2012) The first annual COTA “Run Your Heart Out” 5K & Fun Run benefiting the Children’s Organ Transplant Association, in honor of McKenzie Hope Young, will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. (Stay tuned for location – TBD). With the cost of a transplant often exceeding $500,000, many transplant families are unable […]
(ROCKWALL-December 26, 2012) It’s time for the third annual Rockwall’s Got Talent, a local talent show that puts the fun in fundraising. The showcase for gifted entertainers is the brainchild of Rockwall Community Playhouse’s Board of Directors. Rockwall Community Playhouse, which was founded in 1995, is located in a tiny building on East Rusk Street […]
(RICHARDSON-December 31, 2012) The Pegasus Theatre production of XSR:DIE! opens today and runs through January 20, 2013 at the Eisemann Center for Performing Arts, 2351 Performance Drive in Richardson. Tickets are on sale now through the Eisemann Center Ticket Office at 972-744-4650, or can be purchased online at eisemanncenter.com. New Year’s Eve tickets will include champagne and […]