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Rockwall Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Life House
The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 19 for The Life House, located at 506 N. Goliad St. in Rockwall. The Life House is an organic bakery and coffee house, where they roast their own coffee and bake breads and baked goods from scratch using the finest organic ingredients. The […]
Patriot Paws service dog earns award as best companion
This yellow Lab named Justice was recently named Companion Animal of the Year after being inducted into the Texas Animal Hall of Fame by the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation. Trained by Patriot Pawsin Rockwall, Justice is a service dog who assists Iraq war veteran Brian Field, who lost both lower legs during his deployment in […]
Men’s conference to feature former Cowboy Chad Hennings
(Royse City) Sabine Creek Ranch will welcome former Dallas Cowboy Chad Hennings at “The Man of Character” Men’s Conference, happening this weekend, Friday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 21. “Chad has a storehouse of great stories from his days as a fighter pilot in the Gulf War, and his eventual return to football as part of […]
Amy Parks Starlight Singers to present USO show
(Rockwall ISD) The 13th annual USO show presented by the Amy Parks-Heath Elementary Starlight Singers will be Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday, Feb. 4 at Maurine Cain Middle School, 6620 FM 552 in Rockwall. Friday’s performance will feature a USO Dessert, Dance & Show at 7 p.m. The cost is $12 per ticket. Saturday’s performance […]
Wine, art, chocolate, jazz at KE Cellars at The Harbor
(Rockwall) Enjoy an evening of Texas wines, an art showing of pieces by Lynsey Boyle, delicious bite-size cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Latin Jazz by Victor Andrada, from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at KE Cellars Winery at The Harbor in Rockwall. Design & promotion by lovettpr.com. To submit your news […]
Y kicks off Partners Campaign, assists local families
The Rockwall Family YMCA kicked off its annual Partners Campaign Monday with executive director Mike Atkins announcing a fundraising goal of $150,000 – money that will be used to ensure that “no child is turned away from the Y due to financial hardship.” Members of the Y Board of Management, Y staff, city officials and […]
Breast cancer support group to meet
The Lake Pointe Breast Cancer Support Group, presented by physicians, health care providers and volunteers from Lake Pointe Health Network, is open open to all breast cancer survivors, whether newly diagnosed or a long-term survivor. Lake Pointe provides information, resources, emotional support, healthy tips, and guest speakers. It is a time for survivors to share […]
Meet Obi, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week
If you’re a Blue Ribbon News reader, you know what to expect of Obi. He’s a yellow lab. You already know what that means: friendly, intelligent, obedient and oh-so-good looking. Obi may even be housetrained. Your entire family will be happy to meet this wonderful dog. See for yourself at the Rockwall Animal Adoption Center […]
Rockwall Goes Red for women’s heart health
(Rockwall) Ke Cellars Winery will “go red” with Little Red Dress Night from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, benefiting the Health Center of Helping Hands. Don your favorite red attire for this fun-filled event. Funds raised will provide heart health screenings for underserved women in Rockwall County. The cost is $25 per person and includes silent […]