DRAWING EVERY FRIDAY (Rockwall) August 25, 2013 – Blue Ribbon News and Shenaniganz in Rockwall have teamed up to say thank you for liking Blue Ribbon News and being a Shenani-fan. Every Friday for the next five weeks, we will draw the name of one lucky Blue Ribbon News reader to win a $50 GAME CARD […]
Sponsorship deadline Aug 30 (Royse City) August 18, 2013 – The Royse City Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce its 24th Annual FunFest which will take place on Saturday, October 19. This year is on its way to being more exciting than ever with a Children’s Carnival, live bands, arts and crafts vendors, amazing […]
Scout writes to Blue Ribbon News for Communications Badge (Rockwall) August 25, 2013 – Twelve-year Caleb Davis was among several members of Troop 83 to earn rank advancements, merit badges and awards at the August 5th Court of Honor at First United Methodist Church Rockwall. Caleb advanced to the rank of Star along with Eddie […]
Open to all Rockwall County women ~ RSVP by Sept. 2 (Rockwall) August 25, 2013 – Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 12 at at Occasions at Stone River in Royse City. Reservations are required by Monday, September 2 by calling Marion at 972-722-9896 or De at 972-722-1090. The cost […]
(Rockwall) August 22, 2013 – A CATCH THE SPIRIT Homecoming Show will be presented from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 at Belk’s Department Store in Rockwall. Order the latest designs in mums and garters, sign up for a DIY mum class, book a photo shoot for a Senior session, watch a fashion show […]
August 22, 2013 – A Benefit BBQ and Disc Golf Tournament will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 23 at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall, to help offset medical expenses for Sara and Matt Dennehy of Kaufman. Sara is the 28-year-old wife of DeSoto firefighter/paramedic Matt Dennehy of Kaufman. The new mom recently underwent […]
Macy’s helps raise funds for Rockwall horse rescue organization with $5 shopping passes (Rockwall) August 5, 2013 – Macy’s has partnered with Throwaway Ponies to invite customers to Macy’s eighth annual national “Shop For A Cause” charity event on Saturday, August 24, 2013. Customers can purchase shopping passes from Throwaway Ponies now. Throwaway Ponies, located […]
(Rockwall) August 21, 2013 – This year the Friends of the Rockwall County Library will kick off their annual fundraising efforts by hosting a “Sail with Scott” fundraiser on Tuesday, September 24 on the Harbor Lights docked at the lighthouse on the waterside of the Hilton Hotel. Boarding will begin at 6:45 pm and the boat […]
(Rockwall) August 21, 2013 – Most Texans think that spring is the best season for gardening. While that may be true for a small number of vegetable plants, veteran Texas gardeners will certainly tell you that the best season to plant vegetables is during the fall. Here are just a few advantages to cool season […]
Greater Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra to perform free Labor Day weekend concert at The Harbor (Rockwall) August 6, 2013 – Rockwall MusicFest, production arm of The Greater Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra, recently announced the orchestra’s 2013 guest conductor, Michael J. Manley. Manley received his Bachelor of Music degree from Hardin Simmons University and his Master’s degree in […]