Pooch Plunge to benefit Rowlett’s homeless pets

(Rowlett) August 13, 2013 – Friends of Rowlett Animals will host their fourth annual Pooch Plunge benefiting Rowlett’s homeless pets at 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, August 18 at Wet Zone, 5304 Main Street in Rowlett. Bring your four legged “best friend” for a dip in the pool. “Hula Hound” Costume, “Bobbing for Hotdogs,” and […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse STAR players to perform ‘Grease’

(Rockwall) August 13, 2013 – The Rockwall Community Playhouse, located at 609 E. Rusk, is holding its acting workshop for special needs adults called S.T.A.R. (Special Theatre at Rockwall) during August. The group will be performing the musical “Grease, the School Version” on Saturday August 17th at 7:30pm and Sunday August 18th at 2pm. Tickets […]

Leadership Rowlett donates to American Cancer Society, Relay for Life

(Rowlett) August 13, 2013 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce thanks the Leadership Rowlett class of 2012-2013 for raising money for the American Cancer Society, Rowlett Relay for Life. Leadership Rowlett participants worked diligently to raise the money for the American Cancer Society, Rowlett Relay for Life. In this photo, Diane Lemmons, President of the Rowlett Chamber […]

Meet Ranger, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(Rockwall) August 12, 2013 –We’re conducting an informal Blue Ribbon News survey. Please tell us who you consider to be the most popular Ranger of all time? Nolan Ryan? Pudge Rodriguez? Before you decide, please allow us to throw a new possibility into the mix. We have a feeling that when you see his adorable face, this […]

Rockwall Y to host Introductory Camp-In for Adventure Guides, Princesses program

(Rockwall) August 12, 2013 – Registration just opened for the father/child Adventure Guides and Princesses program at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. A special Induction Ceremony is set for Friday, Sept. 6. Girls and boys in kindergarten through fourth grade will enjoy special bonding time with their Dads during the Adventure Guides/Princesses’ ever-popular fall and […]

GiveBack Night Aug 12 at Dodie’s to benefit Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta

(Rockwall, The Harbor) August 11, 2013 – If  Dodie the Mudbug and Flo T Duck were to race each other in the 2013 Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta, who do you think would cross the finish line first? We may never know, because these two local mascots are teaming up to make sure that the big […]

Rockwall Rotary’s Hot Rocks offers family fun Aug 10

(Rockwall) August 4, 2013 – An extreme BMX stunt show has been added to the lineup of activities at this year’s Hot Rocks, giving families one more reason to come out to Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium on Saturday, August 10 for a day of racing action and fun for all ages. Bounce houses, children’s games and thrilling performances […]

Chamber welcomes Rockwall Lighting Flooring Design Center

(Rockwall) August 6, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming new member Rockwall Lighting Flooring Design Center. Rockwall Lighting Flooring Design Center handles all your lighting, flooring and hardware needs. If you are building a new home, remodeling an existing home or simply replacing or updating your […]

Rockwall Republican Women to host Women of Influence Tea

Purchase tickets now for Aug 17 celebration (Rockwall County) August 5, 2013 – Saturday, August 17, 2013, is the 2013 Women of Influence Tea sponsored by the Rockwall County Republican Women. The doors of Occasions at Stone River will open at 10 a.m. to let everyone mingle and place bids on outstanding silent auction items. Join with […]

Meet Buttercup, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(Rockwall) August 5, 2013 – Those of us of a certain age – ahem – may remember the popular Foundations’ hit “Build Me Up Buttercup.” This dog has little in common with the femme fatale of that song. In fact, prepared to be charmed. When you’re in the presence of this delightful dog, you’ll feel an […]