Rockwall Rotary names Student of Honor from Utley

ROCKWALL (February 23, 2014) Chase Conley was presented the Rotary Student of Honor Award at the February 20th  lunch meeting of the Rockwall Rotary Club. Chase attends Herman E. Utley Middle School, and was recognized for his outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Assistant Principal David Girardi at Utley presented the award. Photo by Greg Caffarel, Rockwall Rotary. […]

Ladies in Full Effect to host fundraiser at Dodie’s Monday

ROCKWALL (February 23, 2014) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor will host a fundraising event for Ladies in Full Effect, or L.I.F.E., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, February 24th. Fifteen percent of all food purchases made during this time will be donated to L.I.F.E. L.I.F.E. is passionate about mentoring other ladies. Founded by […]

Royse City library benefit Feb 27 at Carino’s in Rockwall

ROCKWALL / ROYSE CITY (February 21, 2014) Help support the C.F. Goodwin Public Library of Royse City during the Friends of the Friends of the Royse City Library benefit all day Thursday, February 27th at Carino’s in Rockwall. A percentage of your meal purchase goes to Friends of the Library with no additional fee to you. Just […]

Rockwall Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Diamond Display Group

ROCKWALL (February 20, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Diamond Display Group with a ribbon cutting ceremony. At Diamond Display Group,  experienced, customer-focused individuals integrate their retail knowledge and comprehensive understanding of printing and packaging expertise to meet customers’ specific needs with turnkey solutions. Their products and services include structural design of […]

Run Your Heart Out 5k for McKenzie Young

ROCKWALL (February 20, 2014)The second annual COTA “Run Your Heart Out” 5k and Fun Run benefiting the Children’s Organ Transplant Association and honoring local heroine, McKenzie Hope Young will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, February 22 at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall. Please register through the Rockwall Running Center: 2ndannualrunyourheartout5kandfunrun.itsyourrace.com/register Updates may also be found […]

Rockwall HS Band Swing Dance Spectacular Saturday

ROCKWALL (February 20, 2014) The Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band Booster will host the First Annual Swing Dance Spectacular and Silent Auction with the RHS Jazz Orchestra and Band on Saturday, February 22nd at the RHS Cafetorium. This fundraising event is a semi-formal vintage night of fun and hors d’ oeuvres. There will also […]

Rockwall Rotary names Student of Honor from Shannon Elementary

Rockwall Rotary names Student of Honor from Shannon Elementary

ROCKWALL (February 20, 2014) Ashleigh Brogdin was presented the Rockwall Student of Honor Award at the February 13th lunch meeting. Ashleigh attends Sharon Shannon Elementary School, and was recognized for her outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Principal Carla Bennett at Shannon presented the award. Photo by Greg Caffarel. To share your good news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com. Please click […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes Allure Lash Studio

Rowlett Chamber welcomes Allure Lash Studio

ROWLETT (February 19, 2014) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that on Thursday February 12, 2014 they welcomed their newest member, Allure Lash Studio, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Pictured cutting the ribbon is Owner of Allure Lash Studio, Renee Williams. Allure Lash Studio is a professional, upscale, and sophisticated eyelash extension […]

Three Rowlett organizations receive Cultural Arts Grants

ROWLETT (February 19, 2014) The Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission has presented its 2014 awards to three organizations as part of the Cultural Arts Grants program in the City of Rowlett. Artists ‘Round Texas is receiving $500 in support of their visual artist programs and classes. The Lakeshore Symphonic Winds is receiving $750 to support […]