(Rockwall) July 5, 2013 – A single trip to the Petco store in Rockwall changed Jenny’s life. The red dachshund/basset hound mix had been at risk of being put down at an area animal shelter because she had ringworm. Rockwall Pets, a nonprofit No Kill advocacy organization, rescued her and treated the fungus. It took only […]
(Rockwall) July 5, 2013 – Rockwall Community Playhouse recently paid off seven acres of land on Airport Road, which will serve as the future location of the theater. The RCP is hosting a Zombie Glo Run as part of its Capital Campaign for the new facility. The 5K Race and One Mile Fun Run will […]
Splash for Hope July 9 at Hawaiian Falls Garland Stream Energy, one of the largest direct selling companies in the world, is partnering with Captain Hope’s Kids to host more than 300 homeless children and their families for a day at Hawaiian Falls waterpark in Garland on July 9. “We strive to be leaders in […]
(Rockwall) July 2, 2013 – The old adage, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” is especially true for ex-convicts who are newly on parole from prison. Often, when they are released, they don’t have an adequate wardrobe which is essential to entering the work force. One Man’s Treasure is a non-profit organization that seeks […]
(Rockwall) July 2, 2013 – Texas Global Soccer Academy in Rockwall will host its fourth indoor skills soccer camp from 9 a.m. to noon July 22-25 at R.I.S.E. (Rockwall Indoor Sports Expo). The camp is open to ages 5-18. The soccer skills curriculum accommodates beginners as well as more advanced players. Register online at tgsacademy.com or […]
(Rockwall) July 2, 2013 – The Rockwall Music Teachers Association met recently to elect officers and to set event dates for the 2013-2014 season. President Pat Sproull hosted the meeting and led the agenda. New officers for the upcoming season are Michele McDonald, President; Karen Porter, Treasurer; and Mary Etta Hobbs, Secretary. The Rockwall Music Teachers […]
(Rockwall) July 2, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming Century 21 Judge Fite Company, located at 2083 Summer Lee Drive, Suite 109, at The Harbor in Rockwall. “We are excited to be in Rockwall with our East Regional Office at The Harbor,” said David M. Cates, […]
(Rockwall) July 2, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Chad Caudill and Paychex with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Chad Caudill, the Rockwall representative from Paychex (the largest payroll provider for small businesses in the U.S.), says he is thrilled to be a part of the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce. He is […]
(Rockwall) July 1, 2013 – We always have good news here at Blue Ribbon News, and today’s no exception. We’ve discovered a dog who’s good news for cat lovers. If you’re a dedicated cat person who’s never been sure about introducing a dog to your family, you’ve got to meet Cricket. She’s a Japanese Chin, […]
(Rockwall) July 1, 2013 – Team Tobacco Box may have tried to smoke the competition, but several teams were hot on their trail at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s Rockwall Open Caddyshack Golf Tournament. Congratulations to first place finishers Bill Heard, Bo Hartline, Donnie Gray and Harvey Rippy. More than 30 teams competed in […]