A name has just been drawn in our Blue Ribbon News/Shenaniganz “LIKE” contest on Facebook. And the winner is….(drumroll, please)…. Jamie Jones Rubush of Rockwall! Jamie simply entered our promo and “LIKED” Blue Ribbon News on FB to be entered into a drawing to win one of three fantastic prize packages from Shenaniganz, the ultimate […]
You don’t have to visit your local toy store to pick up the latest action figure. Tiger is the real thing. You won’t find a cheap plastic figurine here. Tiger still has a lot of puppy in him, so he’s very playful. But he’s about as friendly a dog as you’d ever hope to meet. […]
Your Friday Funny by Forney artist Donald Frederick Learn more about Donald Frederick, the artist behind the Day by Day comic strip, in this Blue Ribbon News ‘Good People’ profile.
Many people turn to a financial advisor to explore the best options for investing their money. They may be interested in stocks, bonds and mutual funds, or trying to decide how much to donate to their favorite charities. But what about folks who are merely trying to make ends meet – those who have little […]
No one wants to imagine their home being flooded, struck by lightning, or burglarized. We purchase homeowners insurance and count on it to protect us should we experience damage or property loss. But until tragedy strikes, many of us aren’t sure exactly what our policy will and won’t cover. “Your home is your castle, perhaps […]
True Blue Business interview with KRLD 1080 news anchor Scott Sams Think back to second grade. Do you know who the mayor of your city was? The governor of your state? The President? Many of us cannot readily recall who was in the White House when we were seven years old—but we can quickly name our second grade […]
The last time you walked into your bank, did the teller greet you by name? The answer may be yes, but she probably didn’t do so until seeing your name on the deposit slip you handed her. When customers visit MidSouth Bank, they are personally addressed – and usually offered a cup of coffee, too. […]
If you think you’ve got a good idea, but you lack the courage to act upon it, it will remain just that – an idea. But if your idea is born of passion and purpose – and you combine that with faith, resolve and a little genius – you can change the way business is […]
(Rockwall) Rockwall Women’s League will host its annual charity ball, “Waltz Across Texas,” from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31 at Black Star Farm, located between Highway 205 and Horizon Road on Highway 549 in Rockwall. The event will include a Texas-sized feast by Eddie Deen, boot scootin’ music by the Breckenridge Band and Jolie Holliday and Friends, and a […]
Part 6 in a 10-part series on Parents as Leaders One definition of spirit is “a particular mood or emotional state characterized by vigor and animation.” As leaders we need to have enthusiasm for the work we are doing, the people we are working with, and the place where we work and play. As parent […]