(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 […]
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 […]
(Rowlett) August 24, 2013 – There will be a reception and awards presentation for the Paint Rowlett: Plein Air Art Competition at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013 at the Rowlett Public Library. Fine artists from Rowlett and surrounding communities will be displaying in 10 different places in Rowlett: The Coyle House, John Samuel & […]
Lake Pointe Health Network’s, Brett Lee, recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review (Rowlett) August 22, 2013 – Brett Lee, chief executive officer of Lake Pointe Health Network, has been honored as one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s 25 “Rising Stars” under age 40 in the health care profession. The magazine, one of the industry’s leading publications on […]
(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 […]
Volunteers pitch in as part of Keep Texas Waterways Clean Program Kayak Instruction Foundation will provide a free, two hour kayak rental in exchange for a bag of “lake trash” (Rowlett) August 20, 2013 – Local volunteers are banding together to tackle litter in Lake Ray Hubbard, as part of the Keep Texas Waterways Clean program. […]
(Rowlett) August 19, 2013 – Jackie Cox, emergency services director at Lake Pointe Medical Center, based in Rowlett, was recently named a 2013 South Region Nursing Excellence regional finalist by Nurse.com. Cox is a finalist in the staff/patient management category, one of six categories for the award. The Nursing Excellence Awards honor superior nurses in regions […]
(Rowlett) August 15, 2013 – Congratulations to Elite Print Management, the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month! Ambassador Chair James Williams presented the plaque to owners Andrea and Doug Chandler. Elite Print Management, LLC is a family-owned and operated company that brings extensive experience in the printer industry in order to serve the […]