When Blue Ribbon News embarked upon the “Share the Season” donation drive in partnership with Savvy Texas Magazine and Planet Rockwall, we knew we had the potential to make a difference and help some very deserving nonprofit organizations this Christmas. What we didn’t realize is how many local businesses would jump onboard with wholehearted support – reaching out to employees, volunteers, […]
Like most of you, everyone here at Blue Ribbon News has a New Year’s resolution to be happier and smarter in 2012. Paris is already ahead of us, because this beautiful girl is eager to learn. Paris may be only six months old, but she’s intelligent beyond her age. She loves to play and explore […]
Next up: ‘Texas Shorty’ The Rockwall Area Retired Teachers Association got into the Christmas spirit with accordionist Matt Tolentino playing songs of the season at RARTA’s December meeting. Hostesses for the meeting were (pictured, from left) Mary Jackson, Georgia Lee, Nora Myres and Deanna Parks. Not pictured: Patsy Fleetwood. There will be […]
The monthly meeting of the Friday Study Club was held at the home of Jinksie Patton, with Carolyn Duckworth and Martha Baker serving as co-hostesses. The meeting featured the club’s annual gift exchange. The Friday Study Club, founded in 1919, is the oldest organization in Rockwall and actively supports Terrell State Hospital and the county library. From left […]
Maverick is gentle, intelligent and very handsome. After he gets on a proper diet to put some meat on his bones, he’s going to be one sharp-looking dog. Maverick is looking for an extra-special home for the holidays. He’s heartworm positive, so he needs to get some treatments to restore him to full health. His […]
The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Dec. 13 for Insured Wealth Management , located at 6800 Heritage Parkway, Suite 203 in Rockwall. Owner Mark Helfrich explains that for many, tomorrow’s financial picture has become increasingly unclear, due to volatility in the stock market, the recent housing collapse, ever-rising health care costs, government […]
Rockwall Area Habitat for Humanity recently announced changes in its all-volunteer board. President Wendy Buford reported that “while we will be sorry to lose Construction Director, Greg Caffarel, Family Selection Director Jim Burzinski, Treasurer Scott Christensen, Architectural Director Bob Shaw, and Secretary Mary Alice Caffarel, we are grateful for their years of service without which we would […]
(Rockwall County) Sheri Fowler, program chair for the Rockwall County Historical Foundation, presented a local artifact known as a “serpent head” to guests attending the RCHF’S recent Brown Bag Lecture Series. The encore presentation of “Rock Wall Revisted – Myth or Mystery,” held at Rockwall’s Historic Downtown Courthouse on Dec. 9, offered updated information about […]
Shep may look like a big boy, but he’s really just a big baby. He’s a little timid around strangers, but once he gets to know you, he’ll flip over for some belly rubs. He’s incredibly gentle and intelligent, not to mention absolutely handsome. Shep is ready to be the family companion of your […]
The Rockwall community shared the spirit of giving this holiday season as Fox 4 News and Jack FM hosted a spirit-filled Toys for Tots event at The Harbor on Dec. 9. Residents lined up to drop off toys even before the official 5 p.m. start time. On hand to accept donations were members of the United States Marine Corps and countless […]