‘Welcome Home, Stormy’ event set for Wednesday, July 24 (Wylie) July 22, 2013 – After a nationwide online vote, Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship in Wylie has won a new member to join the ranks of the Therapy Horses serving United States Veterans. Stormy, a rare Gypsy Vanner breed horse, was won by Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship after […]
(Wylie) July 11, 2013 – Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship celebrated its membership in the Sachse Chamber of Commerce with a ceremonial ribbon cutting after the Annual Mayoral Luncheon on July 9, 2013. Attending the event were Rowlett Mayor Pro Tem Chris Kilgore, Murphy Mayor Eric Barna, Garland Mayor Douglas Athas, Wylie Mayor Eric Hogue, and Sachse […]
(Rockwall) June 30, 2013 –Jack Palmer has always loved taking pictures of his surroundings: places, objects and people. At age 9, he began capturing images of the world around him. In 2007, he turned his passion into a profession. From architectural, commercial, event and corporate photography to awe-inspiring landscape shots, many of Jack’s photographs document […]
(Wylie/Sachse) June 26, 2013 – Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship is proud to announce their membership in the Sachse Chamber of Commerce. To celebrate this new fellowship, the Sachse Chamber of Commerce will host a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, immediately following the monthly chamber meeting which begins at 11:30. The event will […]
Dress like a rock star to win $2,500 cash (Rockwall) June 25, 2013 – Ever dreamed of being in the spotlight? Rockwall has given rise to some incredible local talent. Now it’s your turn to show off your rock star swag. Whether you want to be a rock star – or just look like one – Peghead […]
(Rockwall/Dallas area) Can’t decide which summer camp option is right for your child? Blue Ribbon News is spotlighting some of our area’s best and most popular summer camps and programs. Mary DeMuth, author of14 books, including 150 Quick Questions to Get Your Kids Talking, has some great advice on how to discover your child’s unique gifts […]
Chance to win a Royal Caribbean Cruise for Two (Rockwall-June 15, 2013) For hundreds of sailors and spectators, a long-standing Father’s Day tradition will continue when Dallas Race Week launches Sunday, June 16 on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. Six days of racing action, beautiful sunsets, and pre- and post-race parties will be topped off with […]
(Wylie) June 14, 2013 –Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship, located on Troy Road in Wylie, welcomed visitors and donors to its beach-themed summer open house on June 8, which brought in several donations in support of the center’s programs for adults and children with physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities. The highlight of the evening was the fashion […]
(Rockwall) June 11, 2013 – I love advocating for No Kill shelters, because nearly every story has a happy ending. Beautiful dogs like Delilah, who were previously put down with nary a thought at area animal shelters, now have a chance at their own fairy tale life. But because it involved some dark days, Delilah’s […]
The rod doubled and the reel sang as the shark darted and dove to the deep. After fishing for days on aFloridapier, I had hooked a monster, and my Dad coached and cheered above everyone. I was nine when I carved out this memory with my hero. He’s a mere shell of a man now, […]