DECEMBER 30, 2013 – Come bowl with New Beginning Center friends and supporters to help end family violence in our local community. Every year the friends of New Beginning Center gather for a day of fun to make a change in our community. Teen dating violence and family violence needs to end you can help […]
ROCKWALL (December 30, 2013) Welcome to the Blue Ribbon News Advice Department. This week’s question comes from Sadface in Nevada. She writes, “Dear Blue Ribbon News Advice Guru, what’s the secret to making sure 2014 is a happy year for me?” There’s a simple solution, Sadface: Adopt a happy companion like Hazel. She’s an exuberant young […]
GARLAND (December 30, 2013) Join the New Year’s Eve fundraising party from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday, December 31st at the Branding Iron at Firewheel Golf Park, 1535 Brand Road in Garland. There will be casino gaming, an Italian dinner, desserts, complimentary beer, a silent auction, full cash bar, and a champagne toast at […]
(December 27, 2013) Lone Star CASA will host information sessions for those interested in serving as a volunteer advocate, working with abused children of Kaufman and Rockwall counties. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers are appointed by a judge to discover the best possible outcome for an abused or neglected child’s future. It is the goal […]
ROCKWALL (December 26, 2013) It is often said that laughter is the best medicine. For the sick and elderly, a visitor is sometimes all they need to help them feel better. Dixie Belle the Volunteer Dog visits hospitals, private homes and nursing facilities, bringing comfort and joy to everyone she meets. While technically she is […]
ROCKWALL (December 26, 2013) Helen Keller once said, “I would rather walk with friends in the dark, than alone in the light.” Although a huge fan of Helen Keller, I had never heard this quote until I met an eighth grader from Williams Middle School. She was wearing a pink blindfold, playing goalball. Goalball was […]
ROCKWALL (December 25, 2013) Serenity wants to hit the reset button. She didn’t have a banner year during 2013. As Christmas approached, she was hit by a car and suffered a broken leg and a broken hip. Rockwall Pets took her immediately to surgery, where she came through with flying colors. Instead of visions of sugarplums, she’s […]
ROCKWALL (December 25, 2013) Dodie’s at The Harbor and Sail with Scott have teamed up to offer a New Year’s Eve dinner and cruise package. Begin your celebration with dinner at Dodie’s, and then enjoy one of three themed cruises aboard Harbor Lights on Lake Ray Hubbard. Depending on the time of your cruise, you’ll […]
ROCKWALL (December 16, 2013) Why is Penny Lane shuttling between the vet’s office and Santa’s lap? Because she just had hip replacement surgery. This sweet and loving young dog sat in pain for two weeks at a local animal shelter while her condition worsened. Now that she’s been rescued by Rockwall Pets, Penny is getting the surgery […]
ROCKWALL ISD (December 16, 2013) Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary fourth graders recently participated in a gingerbread house decorating contest. Pictured here is the second place winner, Ashytn Carlson. Great job! Photo submitted by Kristie Leavell. To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so we can reach […]