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 […]

‘Yarn bomb’ is big hit at The Life House

‘Yarn bomb’ is big hit at The Life House

                          At The Life House in Rockwall, the aroma of hand-roasted coffees, specially blended teas and fresh baked artisan bread are enough to lure even the busiest passersby inside for a taste of something special. Commuters drop by on their way to work, […]

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 […]

Hawaiian Falls to host prayer walk, wavepool signing

Hawaiian Falls to host prayer walk, wavepool signing

Hawaiian Falls will host a Prayer Walk and Wavepool Signing at each of its four North Texas waterparks. The scheduled times for these events are 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at the Garland and Roanoke parks; and from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, in The Colony and Mansfield parks. People of […]

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.

Royse City Chamber welcomes Card Payment Solutions

The Royse City Chamber of Commerce welcomed Justin Hershberger with Card Payment Solutions during the March 20 Chamber Luncheon. Card Payment Solutions is a leading provider of credit card processing, merchant accounts, and shopping carts for small and medium sized merchants located across the United States. Contact Justin at 469-394-8903 for more information. Submitted by […]

Cullins Lake Pointe fifth graders ‘adopt a pilot’

(Rockwall ISD) This month, Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary fifth graders have participated in the Southwest Airlines Adopt-A-Pilot program. Their pilot, Kevin Watts, visited each fifth grade class several times during March. Watts related concepts of flight and aviation to the subjects that they study in school. He also shared with them his Air Force […]

En Fuego now open in Frisco Square

Frisco Square welcomed En Feugo Tobacco Shop, the upscale premium cigar store, when it officially opened Friday, March 23, at 6142 Frisco Square Blvd. En Fuego offers the finest cigar and tobacco products on the market, giving patrons a cozy, relaxing environment to enjoy themselves. Most importantly, patrons should also expect paralleled customer service in […]

Rockwall Youth Fair underway

Celebrating Time Treasured Opportunities for Youth March 21-24 marks the 59th Annual Rockwall Youth Fair at the RISD Agriculture Complex located on Riding Club Road. The purpose of the Rockwall Youth Fair is to promote the education, constructive talents and leadership skills of the youth of the community by conducting clinics, training demonstrations, shows and […]

Heights Car Show to benefit Network Food Pantry

Heights Car Show to benefit Network Food Pantry

(Richardson) The Heights Baptist Church will host its fifth annual Car Show from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 21, sponsored by Crest Cadillac and Infiniti of Plano. Last year’s show featured 218 entries in more than 20 classes and raised more than $4,000 in cash and 600 canned goods for charity. The show is […]