(ROCKWALL-February 25, 2013) Since he’s eight years old and blind, some may consider Dakota to be a special needs pet. Here at Blue Ribbon News Pet Central, we certainly don’t. He’s an exceptional dog in many ways. He’s very mellow and extremely loving. He wants nothing more than to be by your side at all times. […]
(ROCKWALL-February 25, 2013) Throwaway Ponies horse rescue and rehabilitation center will host a horse de-spooking clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2. Learn from local natural horsemanship trainer Ron Steele as he works with rescue horses from Throwaway Ponies teaching them to lunge for respect and how not to spook. People from […]
(ROCKWALL-February 24, 2013) Rockwall County Republican Women’s Club will host their annual membership luncheon from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2. RCRW will welcome guest speaker Maria Quintana, President and CEO of the Quintana Group, who is a nationally recognized leader and speaker on the topic of developing female leaders. All ladies interested […]
(ROCKWALL-February 24, 2013) BoardSource and Points of Light are pleased to announce that Stephen Straughan has been named its February 2013 Board Member of the Month. BoardSource and Points of Light created the Board Member of the Month award to honor outstanding individuals for their commitment to advancing the public good through exceptional nonprofit board […]
Innovative research includes trials for new drugs and less toxic treatments to target pediatric cancers TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation, based in Dallas, recently awarded $320,000 in grants to four institutions across the country for the continued support of childhood cancer research. “Funding research is crucial to finding better treatments for children battling cancer,” said Jennifer […]
(DENTON-February 24, 2013) DoubleDave’s Pizzaworks in Denton will host a fund-raising event Wednesday, Feb. 27, to aid the community-service work of social work students at Texas Woman’s University. Ten percent of all money collected from sales between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. will go toward the students’ community project, the annual Walk Against Child Abuse. […]
(ROYSE CITY-Feb 23, 2013)Come get to know your Royse City Lions Club and help them celebrate their five years of service to the community during an Open House from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday evening, Feb. 25 at the Holiday Inn Express in Royse City. For event info, email wenzelk@coolaccess.net or call 972-658-9504. Visit the […]
(ROWLETT-February 23, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Standard Pacific Homes Lakehill with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, February 19. Representing Standard Pacific Homes on the front row pictured left to right are Sales Manager Stacey Windom, Director of Marketing Maggi Jones, Community Sales Manager Nancy Nelson, and cutting the ribbon VP […]
Organization empowers men recently released from prison to re-enter society, workforce (ROCKWALL-February 23, 2013) Volunteers of One Man’s Treasure Clothes Closet, a Rockwall–based charity, were honored January 29 with a Mardi Gras-themed celebration at the home of Nancy Laspe, a four-year volunteer and a native of Louisiana. Nancy thrilled everyone with her décor, delicious king […]
(ROCKWALL-February 23, 2013) The Rockwall Rotary recently recognized Garrett Mowery from Maurine Cain Middle School as its Student of Honor for the month of February. Mowery was honored for his outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Assistant Principal Timothy Allen presented Garrett at the Rotary’s weekly lunch time meeting. Photo by Greg Caffarel, Rotary. To share your […]