Easter Sunday Brunch at Mistra

(ROCKWALL-March 21, 2013) The decision about where to enjoy Easter Sunday Brunch with friends and family just got easier! Mistra at The Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront, situated on the shores of the beautiful Lake Ray Hubbard at The Harbor in Rockwall, has a special menu and two convenient seating times available. Click the image above for […]

Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commission presents annual writing contest

(ROWLETT-March 20, 2013) Entries are due Monday, April 29 for the Annual Rowlett Writing Contest presented by the Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission. Divisions:      Youth – Grades 1 through 12      Adult 18 – years and older Categories:      Short Works (plays, essays, etc.) – 15-30 minutes in length      Short Story – 1-3 pages […]

Local political consultant takes a look at the spirit realm in ‘The Warrant’

Local political consultant takes a look at the spirit realm in ‘The Warrant’

(GREENVILLE-March 20, 2013)A writer located in the Dallas area has penned a second novel based in part on his experiences in politics, but his new e-book, “The Warrant,” gives added meaning to the phrase “powers that be.” Trey Bahm, a lifelong North Texas resident, first got involved in politics in high school. Since then, his […]

Rowlett Chamber names its March Business of the Month

(ROCKWALL-March 19, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce was honored to recognize Brendals’ Bakery & Cupcake Couture as its March 2013 Business of the Month. Ambassador Chair James Williams, presented the award to owners Brenda and Gary LaMonte. HOSTING AN EVENT? Leave the “CAKE”-ing to Brendals’ Bakery & Cupcake Couture. What They Do: Anniversaries Birthdays […]

Hawaiian Falls CEO to speak April 7 at Horizons Church, The Colony

Hawaiian Falls CEO to speak April 7 at Horizons Church, The Colony

David Busch to talk about operating the company on Biblical principles (March 19, 2013) David Busch, founder and CEO of Hawaiian Falls, will be the guest speaker at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, April 7 at Horizons Church, 6600 Paige Road in The Colony. Busch will talk about how he came to the Christian […]

Just Between Friends brings huge children/maternity consignment event to Mesquite Rodeo grounds

Just Between Friends brings huge children/maternity consignment event to Mesquite Rodeo grounds

‘GET IN FREE’ COUPON BELOW! (March 19, 2013) Just Between Friends, a Dallas consignor of children and maternity items, is celebrating their 10-year anniversary with their Spring Sale March 21-24, 2013 at the Mesquite Rodeo grounds. Just Between Friends is the nation’s largest group of consignment sales and has hundreds of participating consignors and shoppers […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes Mighty Clean Windows

(ROWLETT-May 18, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Mighty Clean Windows with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, March 12.    Mighty Clean Windows has the experience and ability to provide a wide range of services at reasonable rates on window cleaning, power washing, window and mirror services, and solar screens.  For […]

Lone Star CASA to honor volunteers at April 13 banquet

(ROCKWALL-May 18, 2013) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) has announced the annual banquet to honor and recognize the CASA volunteers. The banquet will be held on April 13 at the beautiful Shadow Ridge Farms located at 12198 Shadow Ridge Lane in Terrell. A silent auction will begin at 5 p.m. and features quality items […]

Blue Ribbon News – fair & balanced?

Perhaps not.  At least not when it comes to the types of stories we cover. We prefer “good” news. There’s plenty of it to go around; it’s just rare to find those who will report it. At Blue Ribbon News, we shine the spotlight on people, places and events that impact our communities in a positive […]

Win ‘Sail with Scott’ cruise on Lake Ray Hubbard

Win ‘Sail with Scott’ cruise on Lake Ray Hubbard

What’s on your Bucket List?  (LAKE RAY HUBBARD-March 14, 2013) Sail with Scott, which offers group, shared and private charters on Lake Ray Hubbard, is adding a third boat to its lineup – a 37 foot trimaran cruiser/racer with carbon fiber hull and mast, aptly named Bucket List. “It will be a thrill ride!” said […]