Leaders have spirit

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 […]

Meet Rex, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Rex, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

This friendly three-year-old needs your help. Rex needs to start eating some quality food so he can put some fat back on his bones. He’s a handsome, active and intelligent dog. With his love of the outdoors, he’d be a wonderful exercise companion.Just make sure he gets something to eat before he goes out to […]

Blue Ribbon News contest winner enjoys Shenaniganz

Blue Ribbon News contest winner enjoys Shenaniganz

Jamie Jones Rubush, a volunteer ESL teacher in the Reading for Adults program at the Rockwall County Library, was among the Blue Ribbon News fans from across Dallas/Fort Worth who recently entered our promo with Shenaniganz. By simply “LIKING” our Blue Ribbon News Facebook page, Jamie’s name was entered into our drawing for her choice of […]

Meet Ace, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Ace, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

It’s the perfect week to fall in love with this strikingly handsome dog. Ace is incredibly intelligent and loving. He walks on a leash like a pro. And he’s so smart and attentive that he picks up on any command in a flash. But he can sometimes be picky about who he gets along with. […]

Rockwall Mayor’s Message: water conservation

I’m sure you are just as thrilled as I was with the recent rainfall. While it certainly helped ease our drought situation, we are still in a drought. Please continue to conserve every drop you can and abide by our conservations efforts. We dodged a bullet when our water supplier – the North Texas Municipal […]

Winter planting for spring and summer enjoyment

Winter planting for spring and summer enjoyment

Even though winter can be dreary, we have hope with spring right around the corner. It’s hard to get excited at this time of the year, but when you think back to how long, hot and dry our summers are you start to appreciate the chill in the air. Really, our winters are mild in […]

Meet Cowboy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Cowboy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Those little heifers don’t stand a chance when this handsome Cowboy rides into town. This energetic young dog can do it all: calf ropin’, steer wrestlin’ and sheep herdin’. He’ll do it all and still have energy to burn. Cowboy will be proud to gussy up your ranch. With this good-lookin’ pardner by your side, […]

Business After Hours with Mardi Gras flair at MidSouth Bank

(Rockwall) Join the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and MidSouth Bank in Rockwall for a Mardi Gras-themed Business After Hours event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. Guests will enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and beverages with a little Mardi Gras flair. MidSouth Bank, located at 2435 Ridge Road, is recognized as a True Blue […]

Bodyworks Therapeutic Massage celebrates with ribbon cutting

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 2 for Bodyworks Therapeutic Massage, located at 502 Goliad St. in Rockwall. Call them for Swedish Massage, Deep Relaxation Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue Sports Massage, Prescribed Medical Massage, Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy and more. Call them at 972-771-6001. Submitted by […]

Meet Uggs, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Uggs, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

This handsome boy is the curious type. Uggs can keep himself occupied for hours checking out every smell in the yard. He’s very friendly and trusting, and he wouldn’t mind a bit of playtime every now and then. Give Uggs something to do, then invite him inside to snuggle with you in the evening. He’s […]

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