Local office makes a big impact through its work in helping solve childhood cancer TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation is receiving new support, thanks to a $50,000 grant from Northwestern Mutual. Through its Foundation, Northwestern Mutual is awarding its Dallas office with the company’s 2012 Community Impact Award for its work with the TeamConnor Childhood Cancer […]
CLICK HERE FOR DISCOUNT COUPON (Rockwall) July 2, 2012 – With summer sunsets and hot bands playing Concerts by the Lake at The Harbor, it’s the perfect time to stop by Dodie’s Cajun Diner and say hello to new owners Mike McRae and Gabe Nicolella. The restaurant’s outdoor patio not only delivers a spectacular view of sailboats […]
(Rockwall ISD) May 9, 2012 – Cain Middle School 8th grade orchestra students, Sarah Di Girolamo, viola, and Sarah Boronkay, cello, were privileged to perform onstage at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas on Sunday, May 6 in a concert celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestras. Both students are […]
Mixed-use development near Mockingbird Station, SMU welcomes first residents and is nearly half leased (Dallas) May 8, 2012 – The BLVD, a mixed-use development at SMU Boulevard and Greenville Avenue, welcomed its first residents on May 1. More than half of this development was pre-leased prior to opening, further underscoring the high desirability of a […]
(Dallas) May 8, 2012 – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas honored 28 area volunteers at its 127th Annual Meeting held recently at the Belo Mansion. Volunteers were lauded for their continued dedication and generosity to the North Texas community. YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas President/CEO Gordon Echtenkamp was the evening’s speaker. During the business portion of […]
The Magic Music 2012 Dallas Summer Music Camps will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday on June 18-22; July 16-20; and August 6-10 at Churchill Recreation Center, 6906 Churchill Way, in Dallas, 75230. Registration began April 14 for the camps, which are designed for children ages 6 through 12. No prior musical training is needed. Students […]
Muscle car-themed event includes special guests Dallas DA Craig Watkins, and former Texas Ranger pitcher Jose Guzman Dallas Animal Advocates and the Metroplex Animal Coalition present the second annual Real Men Care event celebrating men of character, commitment to and compassion for animals. The event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 6 […]
One of the greatest things about serving as editor of Blue Ribbon News is that my inbox is always filled with good news. Hardly a day goes by that I don’t have the privilege of opening at least one email about a hometown hero or a community rallying behind a neighbor in need. It’s easy to […]
TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation recently announced Laurent Robinson, former wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys now with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and his wife Kat, as honorary chairs of the III Forks Golf Classic, Dinner and Auction on May 6-7, 2012. “We are excited to be a part of this worthy cause and hope we can […]
Hawaiian Falls held a Prayer Walk and Wavepool signing simultaneously at its waterparks in The Colony and Mansfield on April 10. People of all faiths were invited to write a prayer, scripture or memorial on the wavepool walls and floor before they are sealed for the 2012 season. There were stations set up throughout the […]