Reduced adoption fees, low-cost microchip clinic (Rowlett) August 2, 2012 – The City of Rowlett Animal Shelter and Friends of Rowlett Animals invite everyone to help make a difference in the lives of homeless pets. In their efforts to reduce the homeless pet population, FRAs will host an “Empty the Shelter” Adoptathon from 10 a.m. […]
August 9, 2012 – Parents and teachers are invited to a Tax Free Weekend Open House at Costco, from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, August 17; 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, August 18; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 19. Present your employee badge or this invitation at entrance. For more […]
August 19, 2012 – UPDATE: As promised, we just drew the name of one lucky Blue Ribbon News fan to receive an autographed “Who I Am” CD or a signed 3D postcard of Jason. And the winner is…(drumroll, please….) Melanie Sayre Orchard of Dallas! (Rockwall) July 31, 2012 – American Idol finalist Jason Castro will perform live […]
(Rowlett) July 23, 2012 – There were several happy prize winners and a steady flow of treasure hunters at the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce’s Friday Night Live networking event this past weekend. Hosted by Dry Clean USA, Printer Smart, Computer Network Services and All About Pools, the walking tour included stops at each of the four Rowlett businesses, conveniently […]
July 19, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently honored Walmart, located at 2501 Lakeview Parkway, as its Business of the Month for July 2012. Manager LaGrante Birth accepted the plaque. Walmart serves customers and members in the ways they want to be served. Saving people money to help them live better was the […]
July 18, 2012 – Lake Pointe Health Network, based in Rowlett, recently appointed Patti Gilliano as its new chief nursing officer. Gilliano is responsible for advising and ensuring outstanding patient care along with improving Lake Pointe’s nationally recognized quality indicator performance. A 26-year nursing veteran, Gilliano has proven strategic-thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills. Prior to […]
(Rockwall) July 17, 2012 – The Health Center of Helping Hands, located at 102 S. First Street, Suite B in Rockwall, is offering affordable vaccinations and sports physicals. Vaccines are provided for uninsured children and/or children on Texas Medicaid. Children with private insurance are not eligible for the vaccine program. Children must be accompanied by […]
Raising Cane’s social media campaign will give away thousands of fingers on July 27 (Dallas) July 18, 2012 – It’s not every day you can get a smile back after you give your friends the finger. But not every day is National Chicken Finger Day either, and Raising Cane’s is encouraging its loyal customers to […]
(Lewisville) July 16, 2012 – The 2012 Texas Firefighter Summer Games opened Sunday in Lewisville and will continue for a week of fierce but friendly competition in dozens of events among more than 2,000 firefighters from around the state. The games, formerly called the Texas Firefighter Olympics, previously came to Lewisville in 2000, 2005 and […]
Wait nearly over for “Caniacs” in Rowlett (Rowlett) July 16, 2012 – Chicken finger lovers passing by the Raising Cane’s restaurant under construction at 4509 Lakeview Parkway can practically taste the premium tenderloins, crinkle-cut fries, Texas Toast, sweet tea and, of course, that secret recipe Cane’s sauce already. Fortunately, they won’t have to let their […]