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 […]
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 […]
(February 27, 2013) Seventeen tornadoes occurred in North Texas, during one afternoon in April 2012. Over 5 million people were under a tornado warning at some point on April 3. There were no fatalities and very few injuries. Trained weather spotters were one of the reasons that effective warnings were given to those in the […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) Comprised of active duty Marines, the Mounted Color Guard ride wild Mustangs of palomino color, adopted from the Bureau of Land Management’s Adopt a Horse and Burro Program. The Color Guard travels across the country performing at rodeos, parades and ceremonies. This Thursday, February 28, the Marine Mounted Color Guard is […]
STUCK is a new award-winning documentary, produced by Both Ends Burning that uncovers the real-life stories of children and parents navigating through the international adoption system. The film will premiere in sequence as it roll s across the country on the tour bus – coming to the Dallas area March 16. (DALLAS-February 27, 2013) International adoption […]
(ROCKWALL-February 27, 2013) Second Evolution, a gently used clothing store specializing in designer labels for teens and adults, will host Rockwall’s 1st Annual Prom Fashion Show at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3 at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront at The Harbor. Second Evolution, Suzie Bell Seniors, Legends Salon, Rockwall Flowers and other well-known local merchants will […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(ROCKWALL-February 23, 2013) Learn more about the services provided by the City of Rockwall Fire Department while increasing your fire and life safety awareness. Sign-up now for the Rockwall Fire Department’s 2013 Citizen Fire Academy held March 28 through May 23. The CFA meets each Thursday from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. with a full […]
(DALLAS-February 19, 2013) Jagged Row, Ben Cina and Dewun Music are teaming up to bring the metroplex “The Real Music Revival” Saturday, February 23 live from Draft Picks Bar and Grill in Dallas. The doors open at 9 p.m. and the show starts at 9:30. Advance tickets are available for $10 dollars at www.realmusicrevival.eventbrite.com. Members: Jaci Butler-Lead […]