‘Murder Room’ hits Rockwall Community Playhouse stage

‘Murder Room’ hits Rockwall Community Playhouse stage

(ROCKWALL-March 7, 2013) Rockwall Community Playhouse will present ‘Murder Room,’ a fabulous mystery farce revolving around Edgar and his unfaithful wife, Mavis; it’s  a charming mix of Agatha Christie, Monty Python, and Abbot and Costello. This two-act whodunit is filled with witty dialogue, inept criminals, bumbling police, and is suitable for all ages. Directing the production […]

Rockwall Pets expands management team

Rockwall Pets expands management team

(ROCKWALL-March 5, 2013) Rockwall Pets, a No Kill rescue and advocacy organization, is proud to announce two new members of its management team. Beth Cansler is now foster coordinator, and Christina Arriaga has been promoted from Dallas rescue coordinator to the organization’s overall rescue coordinator. Cansler oversees the expanding foster operation, coordinating housing for rescued […]

Meet Maverick, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Maverick, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL-March 5, 2013) Maverick is the classic Western male: rugged, fit and darned good-looking. He’d make a great ranch hand, because roaming some acreage would suit him just fine. He’s been staying at Ponderosa Pet Resort, where he’s been fully obedience trained. But this handsome male really needs a job to keep him occupied. We’ve been told […]

Yellowjacket Athletes of the Month named

(ROCKWALL ISD-May 5, 2013) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Micah Day as the “Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month” and Raena Eldridge as the “Lady Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month.” Day is an 11th grade member of the varsity soccer team and Eldridge is a 10th grade member of the swim team. Day […]

JER Chilton YMCA to host Lunch & Learn, Healthy Kids Day

YMCA offers FREE Lunch & Learn on family nutrition for Blue Ribbon News readers (ROCKWALL – March 2, 2013) March is National Nutrition Month, so this is a great time to focus on individual and family nutrition.  One of the most important aspects of a wellness program, whether you are trying to be fit, avert […]

Firefighters’ Ball to benefit Devon Colbert and family

Firefighters’ Ball to benefit Devon Colbert and family

Feb 28 UPDATE: EVENT HAS BEEN SOLD OUT!! (February 4, 2013) The Rockwall Fire Department and the Garland Fire Fighters Association will host the Firefighters’ Ball, benefiting injured firefighter Devon Colbert and his family. Devon suffered a spinal cord injury in a vehicle accident in December, 2012. The evening of Dinner and Dancing for Devon […]

Garland Chamber to host 4th Annual Business Expo April 18

(GARLAND-February 27, 2013) Local businesses will showcase their products and services at the Garland Chamber’s 4th Annual Business Expo, set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 18. After the success and growth seen in the past two years, the Expo will relocate this year to The Curtis Culwell Center, located at 4999 Naaman Forest […]

Community volunteers to model in Eloise’s Closet Style Show

(ROCKWALL-February 25, 2013) Eloise’s Closet, sponsored by the Rockwall Soroptimists, is hosting a Style Show Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 8,  in the meeting room of the Rockwall County Library. The models are distinguished women in the local community who have made a difference through volunteering. Join them and emcee, Alma Williams Howard, in celebrating International […]