Blue Ribbon News thanks Mayor David Sweet for graciously sharing a little bit about his background and why he’s so passionate about making Rockwall such a great place to live, work and play. To nominate someone you know for our Good People profile series, email . WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Dallas HIGH SCHOOL? West Mesquite […]
What’s on your Bucket List? (LAKE RAY HUBBARD-March 14, 2013) Sail with Scott, which offers group, shared and private charters on Lake Ray Hubbard, is adding a third boat to its lineup – a 37 foot trimaran cruiser/racer with carbon fiber hull and mast, aptly named Bucket List. “It will be a thrill ride!” said […]
Editor’s Note: Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship is located at 3800 Troy Road in Wylie, TX 75098, providing therapeutic sports riding classes and Hippotherapy to people with special needs. Equest has been serving people for more than 30 years, and their very first therapy horse was named Mrs. Butterworth. She just ‘crossed the rainbow bridge’ this past year and was […]
Free luncheon, program presented by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall (ROCKWALL-March 13, 2013) In recognition of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital is presenting “19 Reasons” from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at Nineteen by Zanatas, Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. RSVP by Friday, March 15 to Melanie Mayfield at 469-698-1534 […]
(ROCKWALL-March 12, 2013) MidSouth Bank, headquartered in Lafayette, LA broke ground for a new banking center located at 1102 East Highway 30 in Rockwall on March 12. MidSouth plans to move the current Rockwall banking center, located at 2435 Ridge Road, to the brand new facility by end of October 2013. The new Rockwall location […]
MusicFest Entertainment Series welcomes ‘brilliant’ comedy to the stage (ROCKWALL-March 12, 2013) On Monday, March 18, comedian Robert Post will bring his one-man variety show to town as part of Rockwall MusicFest’s 2013 Entertainment Series. Post’s act is inspired by his Italian grandmother (who sang at danced at nearly every family occasion, including funerals) – and […]
(GARLAND-March 10, 2013) Join the Garland Chamber of Commerce for its most strategic morning networking event featuring a fast-paced new format. The Chamber’s Direct Connect program has been transformed into a SPEED NETWORKING event – and it will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursday, March 21 at Hyatt Place Dallas Garland, 5101 […]
Seven students advance to state competition (ROCKWALL ISD-March 10, 2013) Rockwall ISD student Danielle Clark placed first in Fashion Design at the Regional FCCLA Competition. Fellow student, Nicole Johnson placed first in Fashion Construction. Along with these two students, five others will advance to the State Competition: Morgan Montgomery – Fashion Design Hannah Barton – Fashion Design Zizi Shalabi – Fashion […]
High school students encouraged to apply (ROCKWALL-March 31, 2013) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall will offer a new student volunteer program this summer. The program, which provides opportunities to learn about a variety of hospital-related service lines, is open to excellent and outgoing students who are at least 16 years of age. Applications are available at […]