‘Love Letters’ to be shared at next Friends of Library meeting

(ROCKWALL-Feb 3, 2013) Friends of the Rockwall County Library will meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 12  in the Community Room of the library. Following the election of officers for the 2013-14 year, members and guests will be entertained by talented local performers. Leslie Buie and Nancy Beaty will present excerpts from the Pulitzer Prize nominated […]

Rockwall County Democrats to meet Feb 16

(ROCKWALL-February 3, 2013) Rockwall County Democrats meet at 9 AM on the 3rd Saturday of each month, at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington St. in Rockwall. Join them Saturday, Feb 16. Continental Breakfast will be  served. Submitted by Judith Matherne. To share your news and events, email .

Shannon Elementary student earns Rotary Student of Honor award

(ROCKWALL-February 3, 2013) Congratulations to Rotary Student of Honor, Khloe Diaz of Sharon Shannon Elementary School. She was  honored by the Rockwall Rotary on January 31, 2013 at their lunch time meeting, in recognition of outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Khloe Diaz is pictured here with Principal Carla Bennett. Photo by Greg Caffarel.  To share your […]

Forney Arts Council’s February offerings

(FORNEY-February 2, 2013) The Forney Arts Council has several artists in the spotlight during the month of February. Beginning Feb. 4, the artists featured at the Crumbzz Tasting Pavilion/Forney Gallery of Arts include: James Tatem Juliana Crownover Brenda Catlett Bill Sorrells The Crumbzz Tasting Pavilion/Forney Gallery of the Arts is located at 212 South Bois […]

Local Rotarian earns prestigious ‘Service Above Self Award’

(ROCKWALL-January 31, 2013) At the regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Rockwall, Past District Governor Bud McBrayer (2011-12) presented Rotary International’s Service Above Self Award to Past District Governor Tom Ryan. This award is presented to only 150 Rotarians a year out of a membership of 1.2 million members.  The recipients of this award […]

Rescuing pets is a labor of love

Rescuing pets is a labor of love

(January 31, 2013) After a disorienting ramble that lasted several chilly days, Kevin wasn’t scared when a Dallas Animal Services truck stopped nearby. The little Shih-Tzu was relieved. His matted, urine-soaked fur carried two pounds of dried feces. He had a gaping neck wound that was filled with maggots. He had an upper respiratory infection […]

MusicFest Entertainment Series continues in 2013

Side Street Strutters take the stage Feb 12 (ROCKWALL-January 22, 2013) After a successful opening featuring the One O’Clock Lab Band from UNT, Rockwall MusicFest is looking forward to presenting the second show in its 2012-13 Entertainment Series. The Side Street Strutters will take the stage at 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, offering  a one-of-a-kind musical experience […]

Soroptimists, Fire Department ready for Firefighter’s Ball benefiting Colbert family

(ROCKWALL-January 29, 2013) Members of the Rockwall Soroptimists joined members of the Rockwall Fire Department to assist in planning the live and silent auctions for their upcoming Firefighter’s Ball on March 2, from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront at The Harbor. The Rockwall Fire Department and the Garland Fire Fighters Association are hosting an […]

Meet Boomer, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(January 28, 2013) It’s Chihuahua Fiesta Week here at Blue Ribbon News. Among all the small dogs available for adoption, Boomer is one very special chihuahua. He’s currently in rehabilitation for a badly broken rear leg. He may even have to go through swimming therapy. But none of that matters to Boomer. He’s always happy and smiling. Plus, […]

125-Mile Visual Arts Exhibition opens Feb 3

125-Mile Visual Arts Exhibition opens Feb 3

Visual Arts Society of Texas Juried Art Show presents recently-produced works by area artists (GRAPEVINE-January 25, 2013) The Grapevine Convention & Visitor’s Bureau welcomes the 7th Annual 125-Mile Visual Arts Exhibition to the Grapevine Tower Gallery, 636 S. Main Street, Grapevine, February 3 – 28. The show is free and open to the public. Coordinated by […]