Travel Leaders, a full-service travel agency, will host an exclusive Aussie event from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 in Dallas. Everyone is welcome to come discover the vibrant culture of the Land Down Under, and register for a chance to win free round-trip airfare for two to Australia. Registration will be from 6 […]
(Rowlett) The Lake Pointe Health Network has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in CT as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology. This accreditation covers Lake Pointe Medical Center and the Lake Pointe Imaging Centers in Forney and Rockwall. The diagnostic imaging centers in Forney and Rockwall offer […]
Proud parents Shanitra Barton and Corey Blackshear of Garland hold newborn Corey Bryland Blackshear after the baby’s birth at 8:13 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 at Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett. This is the couple’s third child – and the first to be born at Lake Pointe in the New Year. Baby Corey was […]
The Lake Ray Hubbard Pachyderm Club will welcome United States Senate candidate and former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert when the club hosts its next meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 at Texas Land & Cattle Steakhouse, 4881 Bass Pro Drive. The restaurant is located off Interstate 30 next to Bass Pro […]
(Rockwall) Members and guests are welcome as the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its Sixth Annual Awards and Appreciation Banquet Thursday, Jan. 12 at Allure Restaurant in Chandlers Landing, on Yacht Club Drive off FM 740. There will be a networking reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by a dinner buffet. Outgoing board members will be […]
The hustle and bustle of the holidays can be stressful, especially when you or a loved one spend Christmas in the hospital. In 2002, Ashley Willis not only spent Christmas in the Intensive Care Unit of Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett, but it was also her 16th birthday. Every year since, Ashley has returned […]
When Blue Ribbon News embarked upon the “Share the Season” donation drive in partnership with Savvy Texas Magazine and Planet Rockwall, we knew we had the potential to make a difference and help some very deserving nonprofit organizations this Christmas. What we didn’t realize is how many local businesses would jump onboard with wholehearted support – reaching out to employees, volunteers, […]
(Rowlett) Covington’s Nursery and Landscape Company in Rowlett is bringing in the New Year by offering several free gardening classes. First up, learn the tricks of the trade to ensuring healthy plants in your landscape while saving time, money and water, through proper soil preparation. The soil preparation class is at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. […]
The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently named the Rotary Club of Rowlett as the Business/Organization of the Month for December 2011. Leon Dudley, Brad Daniels, Paul Atwood, Scott Brittell, Dale Raspberry and Micky Shaw were on hand to graciously accept the award on Dec. 14. Criteria for earning this award includes modeling high ethical standards, practicing exemplary customer […]
A book release and signing party drew several friends, followers and poetry fans to Garland recently to celebrate the release of a new book by poet and life coach Flo Bowen. Bowen’s new book of poetry, “Feed your Soul” is available at Amazon.com, and includes 50 poems written to replenish and soothe hurting hearts. ” These words will fill you […]