Is my dog deaf or ignoring me?

Dear Sassy, I think my 14 year old dog Ginger has lost her hearing. Do you have any suggestions on ways I can help her? Signed, Hearing Impaired Dear Impaired, Hearing loss is part of the aging process. This is a common medical issue for older dogs and cats. Detecting hearing problems in pets is […]

CASA to host SuperHero 5K, Family Fun Run Nov 3

October 7, 2012 – Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) presents the CASA SuperHero 5K / Fun Run coming Saturday, November 3 to Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall. Registered participants will receive a SuperHero 5K T-shirt, race packet and refreshments. The event is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. The mission of Lone […]

Chamber recognizes Rowlett Sonic as Business of the Month

(Rowlett) October 16, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce is pleased to honor Sonic Drive-In as Business of the Month for October 2012. Ambassador Vice-Chair, Kim Nguyen presented the award to Owner, Keith Page. Keith’s Sonic Drive-In located at 5201 Lakeview Parkway is the only individually owned franchised Sonic in the Rowlett area. Keith […]

Chamber welcomes State Farm, Ladelle Kincaid

October 11, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member State Farm Insurance / Ladelle Kincaid with a ribbon cutting on October 2. State Farm Insurance … Peace of mind for today and for your future … Contact Ladelle Kincaid for all your insurance needs … Auto, Homeowners, Condo Owners, Renters, Life, Annuities, […]

Lake Pointe campaign encourages women to ‘Picture Yourself Healthy’

Lake Pointe Health Network honors breast cancer awareness month (Rowlett) October 11, 2012 – The Lake Pointe Health Network wants women to “Picture Yourself Healthy” during Breast Cancer Awareness Month by taking the one picture that could save their life – a mammogram. “Picture Yourself Healthy is more than just a reminder to get a […]

Teacher Tracy Harmon shares her passion for our nations’ heroes

Blue Ribbon News shines the spotlight on GOOD PEOPLE doing GOOD THINGS, like Cullins-Lake Pointe teacher Tracy Harmon, a true angel (Rockwall ISD) October 12, 2012 – Cullins-Lake Pointe teacher Tracy Harmon volunteers with an organization called Soldiers’ Angels. It is a non-profit organization that supports deployed service members, their families and our veterans. If a […]

Fall for Garland festival Saturday benefits Good Samaritans

(Garland) October 5, 2012 – The Garland Downtown Business Association presents Fall for Garland, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 6 at Garland’s historic downtown square. The festival benefits The Good Samaritans of Garland. Enjoy live music, featuring the K-3 Sisters Band. There will be bounces houses, children’s activities, classic cars and lots […]