Heard Museum to host Spring Plant Sale & Heritage Day

MCKINNEY, TX (March 15, 2014) Spring: when nature wakes from its winter slumber. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary will celebrate this beautiful season with two outdoor events in April: the annual Spring Plant Sale April 11th through 13th and the new festival, Heritage Day on April 26th. SPRING PLANT SALE Member Pre-Sale: April […]

Senior Health Fair at Rowlett Community Centre April 8

ROWLETT (March 12, 2014) The City of Rowlett Senior Advisory Board will sponsor a Senior Health Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 8 at Rowlett Community Centre, 5300 Main St. in Rowlett. There will be door prizes, free screenings, refreshments and more than 30 vendors. For more information, visit rowlett.com/parksandrec or call 972-412-6170. […]

Rockwall EDC appoints new Chairman of the Board

ROCKWALL, TX (March 12, 2014) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation has announced the appointment of Chip Imrie as Chairman of the Board.  Imrie is a resident of Rockwall and has been a member of the board since 2010, having previously served as Vice Chairman and Secretary, as well as Chairman of the Prospects Committee. “Chip […]

Harmonic Motion Ballet to present ‘Believe’ at Rockwall High Theatre

ROCKWALL (March 12, 2014) Harmonic Motion Ballet Theatre and Harmonic Motion School of Classical Ballet will present “Believe” at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 5 and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 6 at Rockwall High School Theatre. General admission tickets are available for $10 through tututix.com. A Ballet to Make You “BELIEVE”! Come along on a timeless […]

Rowlett business commits to saving pets

ROWLETT, TX (March 11, 2014) Rowlett moved one step closer toward joining the nearly 250 No Kill communities across the United States. As part of the grand opening celebration of the new Unleashed by Petco in Rowlett, the pet store donated $1,500 to the lifesaving efforts of Rockwall Pets. Rowlett Mayor Todd Gottel joined Unleashed by Petco […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Baylor Emergency Medical Center

ROCKWALL, TX (March 11, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Baylor Emergency Medical Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Baylor Emergency Medical Center at Rockwall represents a compassionate, efficient and patient-centered approach to the delivery of emergency medical and inpatient care. The first of its kind in Rockwall County, this new emergency […]

Artizone.com extends delivery service to Rockwall

Online market place supports local artisans and small business Artizone.com, the online market place for local, small shops and home delivery service is once again increasing its scope and will begin service to Rockwall beginning Monday, March 17. Showcasing a growing roster of more than 85 local artisans, Artizone.com is the largest collection of small […]

Children/maternity consignment sales event at Mesquite Rodeo grounds

MESQUITE, TX (March 11, 2014) Just Between Friends is the nation’s largest group of consignment sales and has hundreds of participating consignors and shoppers throughout Dallas/Ft. Worth. Just Between Friends (JBF) specializes in everything from strollers, baby furniture, clothes, toys, and more. JBF Dallas has two major sales each year: one in the spring and one […]

Meet Tootsie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Tootsie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (March 10, 2014) After reading the pet listings here on Blue Ribbon News, Tootsie decided to submit her own personal ad: “Small dog looking for a meaningful relationship, no strings attached. I’m an easy-going female who adores quiet nights of cuddling and love. I’m lonely, so please reply soon.” It’s obvious that this little dog […]

Forney Arts Councils presents The Art of Cindy Fritz

FORNEY, TX (March 10, 2014) The Forney Arts Council will present The Art of Cindy Fritz – Watercolors and Pastels from March 17 to April 30, 2014 at the Crumbzz Tasting Pavilion/Forney Gallery of the Arts- 212 South Bois D’ Arc Street- Historic Downtown Forney. Cindy Fritz is a long time Forney resident whose latest work […]