(Royse City) May 5, 2012 – Congratulations to Wanda Nelson at 1116 Walnut Street in Royse City for being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner. The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the […]
On Thursday, May 3rd, I drove over to Rockwall City Hall. I’d read about a noon-time gathering planned for the National Day of Prayer (NDP). Sure enough, I saw red, white and blue balloons and people in non-business attire making their way toward the front of the tall building. Attending a NDP gathering seems a […]
(Wylie) May 4, 2012 – Rockwall Animal Rescue will host an adoption event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at Camp Diggy Bones, located on Highway 78 in Lavon. They will also be at the at the Wylie PetSmart on Saturday, May 19. Stop by and help save a life by adopting of one of their […]
(Rockwall ISD) On Thursday, May 3, 2012, students and staff at Dorris Jones Elementary enjoyed sharing their cultures. The students played games and shared costumes and customs from the diverse cultures that make up our school community. Thanks to Librarian […]
May 4, 2012 – A new, international airport will open on June 3 in Berlin, Germany, with the ability to serve as many as 27 million passengers this year. Berlin’s Brandenburg Airport will serve as a hub for several airlines, bringing a new ease to travel to and from Germany. A railway station under the […]
Since its grand opening on May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge has provided a vital link across the Golden Gate, where San Francisco Bay meets the Pacific Ocean. Before the bridge was built, the quickest way to travel between San Francisco and the headlands of Marin County was by ferry: today, approximately 300,000 vehicles […]
“I am proud of Rockwall Community Playhouse for producing some cutting edge drama, as well as some adult musical comedy this season! I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is a show you should NOT miss!” says Deb Caperton Ballard, RCP board member. It celebrates the mating game and explores the joys of dating, romance, […]
(Rockwall) May 4, 2012 – Rockwall County Historical Foundation had a very successful cotton planting session this week. President Carolyn Francisco, Neil and Ella Turner, and Jan Self planted 10 rows, with the help of measuring sticks that Neil created, with which to measure how deep (one inch) and how far apart (8 inches) to plant […]
Final installment in a 10-part series on Parents as leaders. As parents we lead and manage our children. If we lead without adequate management skills, logistical problems arise. If we manage without providing clear leadership, we may travel a long road to nowhere. Leadership focuses on developing people, empowerment, doing the right things, direction and […]
Your Friday Funny by Forney artist Donald Frederick. Get inside Donald Frederick’s head and see what inspires him. He’s the subject of a Blue Ribbon News “Good People” profile.