November 14, 2012 – When school lets out for the holidays, why do we call it Thanksgiving or Christmas “break”? With shopping lists, guest lists, and never-ending to-do lists, this time of year is busier than ever. But being busy is a good thing when you’re doing what matters most. At Blue Ribbon News, we’ve been bustling […]
Carrolton, Dallas, Plano and Frisco residents recognized for outstanding academic performance (Dallas) October 16, 2012 – Twelve seniors at Trinity Christian Academy have received letters of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement on the PSAT. Commended students comprise nearly 60 percent of the 50,000 students who achieve the […]
Frisco couple hosts first TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation Junior Advisory Board meeting October 4, 2012 – More than a dozen young people, ranging in age from nine to 17 years of age, met at the Frisco home of Joy and Tait Cruse for the inaugural meeting of the TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation Junior Advisory Board. […]
Dallas, Richardson, Plano and Coppell residents honored as nation’s brightest, most accomplished high school students (Dallas) September 25, 2012 – Seven seniors at Trinity Christian Academy have been named semifinalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship program, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s competition for recognition and scholarships. As National Merit semifinalists, the TCA students have some of the […]
(Rockwall) September 12, 2012 – Step right up to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of The Harbor, North Texas’ premier dining, shopping and entertainment district on the picturesque shores of Lake Ray Hubbard. The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce presents “Rockin’ at The Harbor,” a circus-themed evening of progressive pop-in parties and live music under […]
(Plano) September 16, 2012 – For an uplifting, fun family weekend, take in the sights at the InTouch Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival on September 21-23 at Oak Point Park, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway. Between hot air balloon launches, enjoy skydivers, a kid’s fun zone, live music, merchandise vendors, corporate exhibitors and a variety […]
(Plano) September 16, 2012 – As the temperature begins to drop, its a good time consider celebrating the fall weather with a run. The whole family is invited to participate in a 5K night run/walk at Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve on Saturday, October 27. The run will be followed by a concert at […]
Team race at annual conference benefits hospitalized girls (Plano) August 3, 2012 – Raising Cane’s restaurant managers gathered from across the country for the company’s annual training conference last week, setting aside two hours to bring smiles to chronically ill girls. In partnership with Charming Charlie, the UPS Store and the Kraddick Foundation — the […]
August 1, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony July 31 for Energy Attic, located at 538 Haggard Street, Suite 410 in Plano. Energy Attic uses a three part Energy Reduction System (the ERS System) to make your home or office as energy efficient as possible, save you money […]