(Rockwall) August 26, 2013 – There will be a Spaghetti Dinner Benefit from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 at Liberty Heights, 963 West Yellow Jacket Lane in Rockwall, to support Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and the Boys and Girls Club of Rockwall County. This festive event is in […]
(August 25, 2013) We receive hundreds of emails, Facebook messages and tweets every week, filled with good news and comments from our local community. I do my best to personally respond to each one. Without your stories, we wouldn’t be able to accomplish our mission – that is, to shine the spotlight on people, places […]
(Rockwall / Heath) August 25, 2013 – As the school year gets underway and your child is doing math homework, you may as well get ready for the question: “Why do I have to learn this? I’m never going to use this stuff!” This argument generally starts around the algebra level, but you may have heard […]
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 […]