RICHARDSON (January 13, 2014) Employees of Richardson-based Inspire Financial Group recently hosted a holiday toy drive, working with Community Partners of Dallas to fulfill 60 wishes for local children. Community Partners helps grant wishes for more than 5,000 abused and neglected children of Dallas County. The number of wishes submitted for 2013 increased 14% over 2012, so they needed […]
ROCKWALL (January 13, 2014) Dorothy really believes there’s no place like home. This beautiful five-year-old wants nothing more than to cuddle in your lap. Need to do chores? Dorothy will be happy to rest at your feet. Need to run out for some errands? She’ll wait patiently by the door to greet you when you return. A […]
ROWLETT (January 13, 2014) Travel Leaders in Rowlett, located at 3326 Lakeview Parkway, will hostAustralia Night / Friday Night Live on January 24. Come visit the agency and learn about Australia, get some Aussie food and pet or get your photo taken with a real live kangaroo. Photos will be $5 each and profits will be […]
ROCKWALL (January 13, 2014) The president of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, Dana K. Macalik, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of Business. Macalik will fill a two-year leadership position that began this month, and in February will attend an induction ceremony in Austin at the 2014 TAB […]
ROCKWALL (January 13, 2014) The Rockwall Community Playhouse will present The Foreigner by Larry Shue, directed by Felicia Sykes, on February 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday; and 2 p.m. on Sunday. A fishing lodge in rural Georgia is the location for […]
ROWLETT (January 8, 2014) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce will host Rowlett Stampede, its 24th Annual Casino Night, beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, January 17 at Hella Temple, 2121 Rowlett Road in Garland. Enjoy dinner, dancing and entertainment. Advance tickets are $45. For tickets and more information, call 972-475-3200 or visit rowlettchamber.com. The Rowlett Chamber […]
ROWLETT (January 10, 2014) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recognizes City Blends Healthy Café as its Business of month for January. Ambassador Chair Robbert van Bloemendaal presented the plaque to Dana Woolley. City Blends Healthy Café is celebrating its 10th year of business in Rowlett. City Blends Rowlett started in 2004 as a smoothie store/supplement […]
(January 1o, 2014) Blue Ribbon News and JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall have teamed up to say thank you for following our GOOD NEWS and to wish you a very happy and healthy New Year! Two lucky Blue Ribbon News readers have been randomly selected to win a FREE 3-month membership to the JER Chilton YMCA […]
ROCKWALL (January 10, 2014) Registration closes February 2 for the City of Rockwall boys baseball and girls fast-pitch softball, for all skill levels ages 5-14. For league information and online registration, go to rockwall.com/athletics. Stay & Play in Rockwall is the new game plan for the city’s baseball and softball teams. In 2013, the City […]
ROCKWALL (January 10, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member, Principal Financial Group. What people want at retirement is simple – the time and money to enjoy the activities they only imagined before. Retirement usually assures the time, but what about the money? So how do you save for retirement in […]