(ROCKWALL-January 28, 2013) Today marked one more time that the Rockwall community stepped up to take care of one of its own. The Rockwall Neighborhood Walmart made a generous donation to injured firefighter Devon Colbert and his family. The Rockwall and Garland Fire Department were present to receive the donation on behalf of the Colberts. […]
(ROWLETT-January 28, 2013) It is with great pleasure the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recognizes Kneggs Investment Properties as its’ January 2013 Business of the Month. Ray Kneggs and his businesses have been a part of the Rowlett business community for many years. Kneggs Investment Properties has been a part of Rowlett Chamber of Commerce for […]
Visual Arts Society of Texas Juried Art Show presents recently-produced works by area artists (GRAPEVINE-January 25, 2013) The Grapevine Convention & Visitor’s Bureau welcomes the 7th Annual 125-Mile Visual Arts Exhibition to the Grapevine Tower Gallery, 636 S. Main Street, Grapevine, February 3 – 28. The show is free and open to the public. Coordinated by […]
DRAWING EVERY FRIDAY Congrats to our first winner: Tiffany Ferguson Portis of Rockwall! “LIKE” Blue Ribbon News on Facebook now for your chance to win a FREE FAMILY 4-PAK to the annual DFW Family Expo on Saturday, Feb. 23 at Centennial Hall at Fair Park – the largest baby, kid and family show in Dallas/Fort Worth. […]
Nurse, hospital volunteer with 25 years of service reflect on hospital’s excellence (ROWLETT-January 24, 2013) Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett concluded 2012 with the celebration of its 25th anniversary of being in operation. LPMC opened its doors on February 11, 1987 to serve the surrounding communities of Rowlett, Rockwall and Royse City with 67 employees and dedicated […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-January 24, 2013) Congratulations to these Cullins Lake-Pointe Elementary third graders who completed the Bluebonnet Reading Challenge. The Bluebonnet Challenge is a challenge to students to read as many Bluebonnet books as possible. A Bluebonnet award is an award that students vote on that is based on 20 books nominated by teachers and librarians. […]
(January 24, 2013) Hospital visits. No one really enjoys them – unless perhaps to celebrate the arrival of a baby. However at some point you will have a sick or injured family member, friend, or coworker in the hospital. What should you do? How long should you visit? What do you say? For many of […]
Garland Chamber Banquet features motivational keynote speaker Poscente, Garland Symphony Orchestra (GARLAND) January 7, 2013 – Olympian and New York Times best-selling author Vince Poscente will be the guest speaker as the Garland Chamber of Commerce hosts its 81st Annual Banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Hyatt Place Dallas Garland. Join […]
(January 24, 2013) The 10th Annual Strike Out Violence Bowling Tournament benefiting New Beginning Center Women’s Shelter starts at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at Plano Super Bowl. New Beginning Center, located at 218 N. 10th Street in Garland, is a domestic violence nonprofit agency serving Northeast Dallas and Rockwall Counties, fostering an environment of […]
(ROWLETT-January 23, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Kick’em with a ribbon cutting on Friday, January 18. Pictured cutting the ribbon is President Akm Azad and Heewon Azad. Kick’em a Futsal Training Facility is for the serious soccer player. Futsal, a game incredibly similar to traditional soccer, is played on a smaller […]