Flower Mound Rosettes to host summer mini camp

(Flower Mound) The Rosettes will host a summer mini camp from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, June 4 through Friday, June 8 at Flower Mound High School for all girls in kindergarten through 8th grade. Classes are taught and supervised by Mrs. Crisp, Mrs. Hoff and the Rosettes. Cost is $75 which includes a t-shirt, […]

Wineshare networking event at Helping Hands, June 1

Bring a bottle of wine and a glass, Dodie’s Cajun Diner to provide food Come to Helping Hands, 102 S First. St. Suite B in Rockwall (in The Reeves Building, downtown), from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2012 for a Wineshare networking event. Bring a bottle of wine and a glass, and enjoy […]

Ella returns as Blue Ribbon Pet of the Week

Ella returns as Blue Ribbon Pet of the Week

Ella is pure sweetness. She’s only ten months old, so she’s still learning the ropes. But she’s very intelligent, loving and eager to please. The first months of her life weren’t entirely pleasant, but she proved her strength by battling back against parvo. Because of that, Ella was featured in a previous story here on […]

Frisco presents Music in the Square

Texas Instruments Jazz Band kicks off summer concert series (Frisco) May 17, 2012 – Frisco Square announces Music in the Square, a free, weekly summer event that kicks off June 8 and continues through July on Simpson Plaza. Music in the Square will feature a unique line-up of talented musicians from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. […]

Rockwall ISD to host Memorial Day celebration May 24

Rockwall ISD to host Memorial Day celebration May 24

(Rockwall ISD) The Rockwall Independent School District will host its second annual Memorial Day Celebration at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center at Ultey. The venue is located at 1201 T.L. Townsend Drive in Rockwall adjacent to the Rockwall Aquatics Center. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend […]

Salute to Heroes at Olde City Park

(Wylie) Join the 2012 Memorial Day celebration, A Salute to Heroes, scheduled for Monday, May 28, in Olde City Park in Wylie. Activities begin with a half staff flag ceremony at 7:45 a.m., followed by a pancake breakfast hosted by the East Fork Masonic Lodge. A program honoring soldiers and their families will be from 11:30 […]

Rowlett hosts Touch-A-Truck, Memorial Celebration

Rowlett hosts Touch-A-Truck, Memorial Celebration

(Rowlett) May 27, 2012 – Families filled downtown Main Street Saturday, May 26 to honor fallen military heroes  at the Memorial Celebration on Main, which featured the popular “Touch A Truck” event and classic car show. Photos by Blue Ribbon News. During the Memorial Day Commemoration at Veterans Park, Mayor Todd Gottel welcomed the crowd […]

Lewisville Police Department places third in gun competition

(Lewisville) May 19, 2012 – Lewisville Police Department Lieutenant Mike Lane, Sergeant Ken Naffziger and Officer Rick Crociata recently traveled to Liberty Hill, Texas, to compete in a National Rifle Association-sponsored, three-gun competition. Once the final scores were tallied, Team Lewisville took home third place in the “Tactical Division” competition. Members of the U.S. Military; contract security operators; […]

Mind-Stretching Summer Camps at Sci-Tech Discovery Center

(Frisco) May 19, 2012- Sci-Tech Discovery Center, located at 8004 North Dallas Parkway in Frisco, 75034, is offering summer camps for children ages 5-11. Campers may sign up for morning sessions (10 a.m. to noon), afternoon sessions (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.), or register for one of each and build a full day’s schedule, which […]

Saturday’s Tour of Gardens features six standout gardens

Saturday’s Tour of Gardens features six standout gardens

Rain or shine, the 2012 Tour of Gardens, a project of the Rockwall County Master Gardener Association, will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, featuring six standout gardens. Four gracious homeowners will open their private gardens for tours: 2725 Promenade Place; 1975 Hidden Valley; 657 Mission Drive; and 704 Lake Meadows Court (all located north […]