(April 27, 2013) The journey that began with a stack of diapers and swaddling blankets will reach a pinnacle at the toss of a tassel. Our youngest child will soon don a long robe and mortarboard to receive his college diploma. This, he thinks, is no big deal, just a necessary bit of pageantry. As a […]
DRAWING EVERY FRIDAY Congrats to our Week 5 Winner: Victoria Gallenberg Warner of Rowlett! Congrats to our Week 4 Winners (YES, WE HAVE TWO WINNERS THIS WEEK!) Sherry Eveland Talent of Rowlett (from our Facebook LIKE contest) AND Rhody Lynn Kennedy of Rockwall (from our Taste of Rockwall & Business Expo drawing!) Congrats to our Week […]
(March 27, 2013) When it comes to meeting customer expectations, the professionals at CertaPro Painters don’t just brush the surface. “We aren’t here to paint you a pretty picture of how things should be, only to fall flat on our promises. We walk you through every step of the process, follow through on every detail, and […]
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(MARCH 26, 2013) The reviews are in, and even the toughest critic says Bella is magnificent. She’s a loving Shih Tzu whose ambition is to make you happy. But there’s a veneer of toughness under her beauty. Bella had a severe eye infection which caused her to lose her right eye. But she takes it all […]
(ROCKWALL-March 25, 2013) Ten years ago, Harvey Rippy of Rockwall recognized a need in the community and decided to fill it. He and a Marine Corps buddy opened Pool Stop, and began building the business from the ground up. This month, Rippy’s one-stop shop celebrates a decade of award-winning service to the community. “If it […]
There is no Easter bunny. I lowered my head in disappointment and embarrassment. An older playmate had just informed five-year-old me that Santa, the tooth fairy and the Easter bunny were mere deceptions. I had to grow up. At least God remained safe. I held on to religious traditions: words, music, prayers and the atmosphere […]
As Director of Emergency Assistance and Referral at Rockwall County Helping Hands, Sherry Hamm is passionate about faith, family and helping those in need. Her humble demeanor is one reason a Blue Ribbon News reader nominated this “phenomenal lady and amazing role model” for our Good People profile series. After devoting 24 years to teaching […]
UPDATE–May 19, 2013-Lola has been adopted, within just one day of being the featured Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week! Original story: (ROCKWALL-May 18, 2013) Are you watching American Idol? Sure, the new judges are pretty good, but you’re wasting your time. America’s new idol is right here. Lola is our resident beauty queen and superstar. […]
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 […]