The Rose Table: Host a wonderland-themed garden party

The Rose Table: Host a wonderland-themed garden party

Rockwall, TX (March 29, 2024) – The Rose Table is back with the ultimate spring garden party. Part of the viral Disney Dinners series, this Alice in Wonderland themed party was inspired by the Mad Hatter’s whimsical tea party. With Chilled Cucumber Soup served in teacups, Deconstructed Chicken Salad as the main course, and Painting […]

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Content in the Good Things

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Content in the Good Things

Rockwall, TX (March 27, 2024) – Happiness is a place between too much and too little. – Finnish Proverb  Happiness is continuing to desire what we already have. – Saint Augustine The above quotes are favorites of mine. The first, a Finnish Proverb, is one that has rolled around in my spirit for years. Not […]

Patriot PAWS Service Dogs receives grant from IGT to further advance on-site Rockwall veterinary clinic

Patriot PAWS Service Dogs receives grant from IGT to further advance on-site Rockwall veterinary clinic

ROCKWALL, TX (March 27, 2024) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs recently received a generous $10,000 donation from International Game & Technology (IGT) to purchase a Catalyst One Chemistry Analyzer from IDEXX Laboratories for their on-site veterinary clinic. Founded in 2006 by Lori Stevens, Patriot PAWS Service Dogs trains and provides Service Dogs of the highest […]

Rockwall Boy Scout creates buzz worthy Eagle Scout project

Rockwall Boy Scout creates buzz worthy Eagle Scout project

Rockwall, TX (March 28, 2024) – Chris Fowler, sophomore at Rockwall High School, knew that he wanted to pursue a conservation project to complete his Eagle Scout requirements. The question was which of the many options he might explore? On Tuesday, March 5 Chris presented a unique and challenging project to the Rockwall Butterfly Brigade. […]

Rockwall County businesses offer ‘go blue’ promos throughout April

Rockwall County businesses offer ‘go blue’ promos throughout April

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 26, 2024) – The community is encouraged to join in as the following area businesses offer ‘Go Blue’ promotions throughout April to raise awareness and funds for the Children’s Advocacy Center during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Stop by to shop, support local, and #goblueforkids. SPECIAL DATES & EVENTS Providence Place Bridal […]

Texas Health earns national recognition for Workplace Wellness

Texas Health earns national recognition for Workplace Wellness

American Heart Association’s Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard recognizes commitment to health ARLINGTON, TX (March 26, 2024) – Texas Health Resources has earned Platinum level on the American Heart Association’s 2023 Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard. This national recognition highlights Texas Health’s commitment to employee health and well-being. The scorecard, formerly known as the Workforce Well-being Scorecard™, […]

Here’s why Rockwall County goes blue for kids in April

Here’s why Rockwall County goes blue for kids in April

Pictured are staff members of the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. Photo by BRN Media/Blue Ribbon News.  Where healing begins… ROCKWALL, TX (March 26, 2024) Every April during Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County initiates a Go Blue for Kids campaign that engages the entire community. Proclamations are issued, […]

Special breed of ‘untouched’ horses begin a journey to a new life in France

Special breed of ‘untouched’ horses begin a journey to a new life in France

Rockwall, TX (March 25, 2024) – Earlier this month, nine mares and a young stud descended on Rockwall to make their mark in the equestrian world. The horses, Nokotas to be exact, were in Rockwall for the first stop of a long journey from North Dakota. A journey leading them to France and future homes […]

Patti Richter, On Faith: Reasons Not to Trust Those First Impressions

Patti Richter, On Faith: Reasons Not to Trust Those First Impressions

Rockwall, TX (March 25, 2024) – Elizabeth Bennet and the aristocratic Mr. Darcy quietly observed each other at a local ball. Lizzy disliked his high-brow bearing, while he, though attracted to Lizzy, rejected any thought of a connection to her less cultivated family. Reading Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice could cure us of […]