(Rockwall – November 18, 2012) The Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County is celebrating the season with a special holiday breakfast honoring “Angels Among Us” – those who have helped the youth development organization to not only survive, but thrive over the past year. For CEO Misti Potter, this is a magical time – when […]
(November 16, 2012) Once again, Rest Haven Funeral Home is offering a special way for families to honor the memory of their loved ones this holiday season. Beginning Tuesday, November 27, Angel Wing Remembrance Trees will be placed at each of the three Rest Haven Funeral Homes in Rockwall, Rowlett, and Royse City. The trees […]
(Rockwall) November 15, 2012 – No one is more deserving of a visit from Santa Claus than Chuck. He’s had a rough beginning to his young life. Not long after he was born this spring, the puppy suffered the indignation of being tied to a tree. That was the sum of his existence for several […]
(Royse City) November 14, 2012 – Join Friends of the Royse City Animal Shelter from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 17 at Richards Smokehouse for lunch and pet adoptions during a special Bark-A-Que event and Vendor Fair. The $10 lunch ticket will help support the medical care for dogs at the Royse City Animal […]
November 14, 2012 – When school lets out for the holidays, why do we call it Thanksgiving or Christmas “break”? With shopping lists, guest lists, and never-ending to-do lists, this time of year is busier than ever. But being busy is a good thing when you’re doing what matters most. At Blue Ribbon News, we’ve been bustling […]
(Caddo Mills – November 12, 2012) The Caddo Mills Lions are proud to sponsor the 2012 Caddo Mills Christmas Parade of Lights at 6 p.m. Saturday, December 8. One hundred percent of the $20 registration fee will be donated to local charities, including Clothing Caddo’s Kids. Caddo Mills ISD school groups register FREE. Entry forms are […]
(Rockwall) November 11, 2012 – Bonnie LaVielle, a 22-year veteran with the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, will take on the role of Executive Director of the Rockwall Family YMCA beginning Monday, December 10. LaVielle spent 18 years in operations at the Park Cities Family YMCA, followed by three years as Associate Vice President of Financial […]
(Royse City – November 9, 2012) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Two Friends Beauty Salon to their membership. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held during an Open House event on November 8 at the salon, which is located at 220 W. Main Street in Royse City. Employees are (from left) […]
(Royse City) November 9, 2012 – Royse City was settled in 1885 and named after G. B. Royse, who was instrumental in getting the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas (MK&T) Railroad line brought from Greenville to Dallas through Rockwall County. Family legend has it that Royse informed the MK&T Railroad people that he would donate the […]
(Rockwall – November 8, 2012) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation, in conjunction with the Rockwall County Historical Commission, presents the next topic in its Brown Bag Lecture Series: JFK – The Rockwall Connections. Closely coinciding with the anniversary of President Kennedy’s assassination, the program will focus on Rockwall residents who had connections to this moment […]