(Dallas) September 4, 2013 – At the west end of downtown Dallas, Texas, is the Dealey Plaza Historic District, where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963. Fifty years later, Dealey Plaza looks much as it did in 1963. The street signs, lights and surrounding buildings have mostly been left as they […]
DRAWING EVERY FRIDAY (Rockwall) August 30, 2013 – Congrats to our Week 1 Drawing Winner: Jeffrey Shell of Rockwall! HERE’S HOW YOU CAN BE NEXT Blue Ribbon News and Shenaniganz in Rockwall have teamed up to say thank you for liking Blue Ribbon News and being a Shenani-fan. Every Friday through September, we will draw the name of […]
(Rockwall) August 27, 2013 – Thursday, September 19 is North Texas Giving Day, and Lone Star CASA will be one of those beneficiaries on the Leaderboard this year as the contributions are tallied during a seventeen-hour giveathon, running from 7 am until midnight. North Texas Giving Day is an annual fundraising event that focuses on […]
(Rockwall) August 26, 2013 – VisitRockwall.com and the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce the Rockwall Boat Show, coming Sept. 28-29 at The Harbor. Sponsored by the Dallas Morning News, Rockwall’s inaugural “on land & in the water” boat show will feature new and vintage boats, stunning performances by the Metroplex Mavericks […]
(August 25, 2013) We receive hundreds of emails, Facebook messages and tweets every week, filled with good news and comments from our local community. I do my best to personally respond to each one. Without your stories, we wouldn’t be able to accomplish our mission – that is, to shine the spotlight on people, places […]
DRAWING EVERY FRIDAY (Rockwall) August 25, 2013 – Blue Ribbon News and Shenaniganz in Rockwall have teamed up to say thank you for liking Blue Ribbon News and being a Shenani-fan. Every Friday for the next five weeks, we will draw the name of one lucky Blue Ribbon News reader to win a $50 GAME CARD […]
(Denton) August 18, 2013 – Old Irish Bed & Breakfast at Patricks’ Pastures Alpaca Ranch in Denton hosted a gala grand-opening celebration Aug. 10 for both its Isle of the Heart and its Hudson Courtyard. The gazebo and courtyard are available for small parties, especially weddings. More than 30 people attended the party, which was […]
August 18, 2013 – Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale will offer a lecture 3:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, about steps people can take to avoid knee pain and damage. Dr. Jeff Zhao, an orthopedic surgeon, will share advice and discuss treatment options. There is no charge for the lecture. It will be in the […]
Free public memorial in Dallas will celebrate the extraordinary life of Kidd Kraddick (Dallas) August 9, 2013 – Fans and “extended family” of the late Kidd Kraddick are invited to a free public celebration of Kidd’s remarkable life next Thursday, August 15th. The “Tribute to Kidd” will begin at 5:30 PM on AT&T Plaza outside of […]
Atmos Energy reminds homeowners and contractors to call 811 before digging into your next outdoor project (Dallas) August 5, 2013 – Before you dig into your next outdoor project, Atmos Energy Corporation is reminding every homeowner, construction crew and do-it-yourselfer to call 811. The reminder comes as utilities across the nation recognize August 11, 2013, […]