Reflecting on the meaning of love

Reflecting on the meaning of love

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 3, 2017) As I sit down to write this, Valentine’s Day quickly approaches and I feel compelled to write about the one word which this special day revolves around – love. I’m gonna venture to define this word as it pertains to me, because love can mean many different things. It […]

Rockwall Pets to host $10 Valentine’s adoption event

ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 4, 2015) As part of Rockwall Pets’ partnership with Best Friends Animal Shelter, the rescue organization will host “The One” adoption promotion on Valentine’s Weekend. All of their dogs and cats that are over six months old and are physically present at their adoption events on Valentine’s weekend will only be $10. […]

Local couples share stories of how they met

Local couples share stories of how they met

Tales of True Love In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asked several local couples how they met. This feature was so popular last year that we decided to put our 2013 couples back in the spotlight alongside our latest lovebirds. Thank you for sharing these stories of “How I Met My Mate.”    Clarence […]

Two for $30 during Date Night at Dodie’s

(ROCKWALL-February 11, 2013) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor is the perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart, especially with their 2 for $30 Date Night Menu – two entrees with soup or salad plus an appetizer and dessert to share! Click the photo to see the full Date Night Menu.

How’d you meet your mate?

How’d you meet your mate?

Tales of True Love In honor of Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asked several local couples how they met. You won’t believe some of their stories…   Michael and Pam Kitkoski When Pam walked through the door on the first day of class for Journalism 201 at Texas A&M University in 1976, I was smitten. […]

Romance blossoms in Grapevine for Valentine’s Day

Sweetheart Wine Trail, romantic dinners & live entertainment highlight Grapevine’s offerings (GRAPEVINE-January 22, 2013) – Love is in the air in Grapevine this Valentine’s Day! On February 9 and 10, experience Grapevine’s Sweetheart Wine Trail. Participants receive three wine tastings at each participating winery tasting room, a large souvenir wine glass, food samplings and gift […]

Most romantic Valentine’s Day destinations

(January 3, 2013) Just about any place on earth can be romantic when you’re there with a special person, but beautiful surroundings can lift a Valentine’s Day getaway into the unforgettable category. This Valentine’s Day, there’s no shortage of fabulous destinations for you to consider. Romance is always in the air in Florence, Italy, the […]

Love stories from the YMCA

Happy Valentine’s Day!  I’ve always had a bit of a love/hate relationship with the holiday. I love it because I think any celebration of love is a great thing. I dislike it because, being single, the holiday always brings with it a feeling of missing out on something- or when you are in a couple, […]

Valentine’s treat for Reese Valley Manor residents

Valentine’s treat for Reese Valley Manor residents

Boy Scout Nicholas Srygley of Scout Troop 421 serenaded senior residents at Reese Valley Manor in Rockwall Feb. 11, while making a surprise Valentine’s delivery. Students in Mrs. Alders’ first grade class at Howard Dobbs Elementary School in Rockwall decorated the Valentine’s goody bags shown here on table. Nicholas personally delivered the handcrafted bags to […]