Dallas Morning News columnist Steve Blow will entertain and enlighten the attendees at the next Friends of the Library Lunch Basket, scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 10 in the community room of the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane. Lunch will be catered by Zach. The cost is $15, payable at the […]
Connor Campbell, a sixth grader from Nebbie Williams Elementary, was recently recognized with the Rotary Student of Honor Award. Connor was chosen based on his work ethic, academic success, kindness to others, and the great volunteer work he does outside of school for his church. He was honored at the February Rotary Meeting. Mrs. Gammon, […]
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.
Burgess to speak at Frisco Area Republican Women’s luncheon (Frisco) Congressman Michael Burgess will be the keynote speaker for the Frisco Area Republican Women’s March luncheon, speaking about the Affordable Care Act and specifically how it will affect North Texans, according to a spokesperson from Burgess’ Washington D.C. office. The Frisco Area Republican Women’s meeting […]
(Irving) The Irving Police Department, in partnership with the Family Advocacy Center, will host its 16th annual Police Awards Banquet on Saturday, March 31 at the Marriott-Las Colinas Hotel, 223 W. Las Colinas Blvd. A silent auction will kick off the evening at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The public is invited […]
(Plano) Residents are invited to the District 1 Plano City Council Neighborhood Roundtable from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 22 at Plano Centre, Northbrook Room, 2000 E. Springcreek Parkway. View the agenda at www.plano.gov under “City Hall.” The Plano City Council wants to hear ideas and concerns about the community and answer any questions […]
Park Place Porsche recently unveiled the new, seventh generation 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S. The dealership’s Lemmon Avenue showroom and service garage were turned into a contemporary entertainment palace with modern lounge seating, a cigar den and multiple bars with liquid libations including a signature Stolichynaya Vodka, Hendrick’s Gin & Milagro Tequila cocktails, […]
(Irving) Irving residents interested in renovating or purchasing a home are invited to attend a housing fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at Senter Park, 901 S. Senter Road. Visit with lending institutions, insurance agents and title companies. This year’s housing fair is being held in conjunction with Community Fest, which […]
(Irving) Irving Animal Services is sponsoring free rabies vaccination clinics in partnership with the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection. They will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Irving Animal Care Campus, 4140 Valley View Lane, on March 23, June 22 and Oct. 26. The free rabies vaccinations are available to dogs and […]
(Rockwall ISD) Jennifer DeMars and Sean Mason, 8th grade students at J.W. Williams Middle School, were 2nd and 3rd place regional winners respectively at the “You Be the Chemist” interactive academic competition. The Williams students will now advance to the state meet held in Houston on April 28. The “You Be the Chemist” competition engages […]