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 […]

Texas Hold’em Tourney to benefit firefighter Devon Colbert

Texas Hold’em Tourney to benefit firefighter Devon Colbert

(ROCKWALL-January 23, 2013) There will be a Texas Hold’em Tournament Saturday, Feb. 9 benefiting injured firefighter Devon Colbert. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.; the tournament begins at 6. The event will be at the Rockwall Rotary Building, 408 S. Goliad St. $50 buy-in; $20 unlimited re-buys; $30 add-on.  Includes food, snacks and soft drinks, BYOB. […]

Nebbie student earns Rotary ‘Student of Honor’ Award

(ROCKWALL-January 26, 2013) Joshua Harper, a 6th grade student at Nebbie Williams Elementary, recently received the Rotary “Student of Honor” award. He was chosen by the 6th grade team of teachers in recognition of his outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Harper expressed what a great experience and honor it was to receive this award and […]

Olympian Vince Poscente to present ‘Building a Championship Organization’

Garland Chamber Banquet features motivational keynote speaker Poscente, Garland Symphony Orchestra (GARLAND) January 7, 2013 – Olympian and New York Times best-selling author Vince Poscente will be the guest speaker as the Garland Chamber of Commerce hosts its 81st Annual Banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Hyatt Place Dallas Garland. Join […]