(ROWLETT-May 18, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Mighty Clean Windows with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, March 12. Mighty Clean Windows has the experience and ability to provide a wide range of services at reasonable rates on window cleaning, power washing, window and mirror services, and solar screens. For […]
(ROCKWALL-May 18, 2013) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) has announced the annual banquet to honor and recognize the CASA volunteers. The banquet will be held on April 13 at the beautiful Shadow Ridge Farms located at 12198 Shadow Ridge Lane in Terrell. A silent auction will begin at 5 p.m. and features quality items […]
Perhaps not. At least not when it comes to the types of stories we cover. We prefer “good” news. There’s plenty of it to go around; it’s just rare to find those who will report it. At Blue Ribbon News, we shine the spotlight on people, places and events that impact our communities in a positive […]
What’s on your Bucket List? (LAKE RAY HUBBARD-March 14, 2013) Sail with Scott, which offers group, shared and private charters on Lake Ray Hubbard, is adding a third boat to its lineup – a 37 foot trimaran cruiser/racer with carbon fiber hull and mast, aptly named Bucket List. “It will be a thrill ride!” said […]
Editor’s Note: Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship is located at 3800 Troy Road in Wylie, TX 75098, providing therapeutic sports riding classes and Hippotherapy to people with special needs. Equest has been serving people for more than 30 years, and their very first therapy horse was named Mrs. Butterworth. She just ‘crossed the rainbow bridge’ this past year and was […]
(WYLIE_March 12, 2013) On March 14, for the first time in the United States, a “surgical bilateral denervation of the coxofemoral joints” procedure will be performed on a tiger. This means there will be a surgical interruption (blockage) of nerve signals from the hip joints to the brain. The surgery has been performed successfully on […]
(ROWLETT-March 12, 2013) Keep Rowlett Beautiful is accepting applications for matching beautification grants up to $1,000 to neighborhood associations or other groups for enhancement programs (gateway improvements or other public areas that are readily visible to the general public). This program is initiated at the neighborhood level in the belief that people working together can […]
MusicFest Entertainment Series welcomes ‘brilliant’ comedy to the stage (ROCKWALL-March 12, 2013) On Monday, March 18, comedian Robert Post will bring his one-man variety show to town as part of Rockwall MusicFest’s 2013 Entertainment Series. Post’s act is inspired by his Italian grandmother (who sang at danced at nearly every family occasion, including funerals) – and […]
(ROWLETT-March 11, 2013) Congratulations to the winning businesses and community partners at the Rowlett Chamber’s 34th Annual Awards Banquet held Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Hyatt Place Dallas/ Garland. Shared by Louise Brown, Communications Director, Rowlett Chamber of Commerce. To share your good news and events, email .