(Rockwall County) Trey Chaney has announced his candidacy for Rockwall County Constable, Precinct 2. Chaney is a 46-year resident of Rockwall County and is running on the basic principles of integrity, in serving the people of the community in which he and his family live. Chaney prides himself in his record of experience both in business […]
(Lewisville) Recycling Christmas trees helps to reduce waste, extend landfill life, provides useful compost and saves money. Through Wednesday, Jan. 18, Christmas trees can be dropped off at the Lewisville Lake Park soccer fields (near Lake Park Road and North Mill Street) to be recycled into mulch. Trees must be stripped of all nails, wire, […]
(Richardson) Eisemann Center Presents Junie B. Jones at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. The Family Theatre Series production is filled with funny songs about Junie B. Jones and the experiences she has in first grade. Follow along as Junie writes everything down in her Top Secret Personal Beeswax Journal. Adapted from the series of books […]
(Plano) The City of Plano has managed a cable franchise agreement with Time Warner since 1982. In 2011 the local cable franchise agreement became a State of Texas franchise as a result of legislation passed in 2007. Most changes in the relationship between the City and Time Warner have been administrative and have not impacted […]
The City of Plano was recently recognized by Air North Texas as the winner of the Outstanding Achievement Initiative Award. City staff effectively used social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, to generate excitement and support for the organization’s second annual Clean Air Action Day – “7.7.7.7.” Newsletters and web content on both the Live […]
(Richardson) Eisemann Center Presents’ Lorrie Morgan & Pam Tillis’ Grits & Glamour Tour at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. These country legends get up close and personal, performing songs and sharing stories about their lives for an event that will entertain and inspire all audiences. Lorrie Morgan made her first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry […]
Rockwall residents can recycle their Christmas trees at 1600 Airport Road, next to the Service Center. All ornaments, lights and bases must be removed. To learn more, call 972-771-7761.
Adults 18 years or older who live or work in the Lavon area may apply to participate in the next Citizen’s Police Academy, a 14-week course designed to promote an understanding of the Lavon Police Department, its polices and procedures. Class topics include patrol, criminal investigations, crime scenes, building searches, firearms, criminal law, crime prevention, […]
A recent Columbia University research study found that people who travel extensively for business are at higher risk for health problems, including obesity and high cholesterol. According to the study, extensive travelers were 260 percent more likely than light travelers to rate their health as either fair or poor. Extensive travelers were also more likely […]
(Wylie) Residents may place their tree curbside at the front of their home by 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29 or 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5 for pick-p. Trees must be free of lights, ornaments, tinsel, stands, etc. For more information, call CWD at 972-392-9300. To submit your news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.