The tragic grounding of the Costa Concordia along the coast of Italy earlier this year may have you wondering about safety on your next cruise. Cruising is one of the safest of all types of leisure activities and means of transportation. According to the Cruise Lines International Association, “While any accident involving loss of human […]
(Rockwall ISD) Rockwall Quest Academy Choice High School students gathered and donated household items, clothes and food for Rockwall county families. The project was a partnership with the Meadows Foundation, a private philanthropic institution that benefits the people of Texas. The Rockwall CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) helped identify families in need. Thanks to Adi […]
Part 9 of Maren Schmidt’s 10 part series on Parents as Leaders Effective leaders empower the whole person to do the whole job of self-leadership and management. Epictetus said it well over two thousand years ago, “No man is free who is not master of himself.” In order to help others help themselves, we have […]
(Rockwall) April 10, 2012 – In a proclamation read by Judge Jerry Hogan, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court designated April 8-14 as National Library Week in Rockwall County. Kathleen Broze, president of Friends of the Library, and 2011 Hartman Award recipient Carolyn Duckworth presented Judge Hogan a facsimile check for $255,679.20 representing the value of volunteer […]
Adoption fees lowered now through Saturday, April 21 To make room at the Rowlett Animal Shelter, Friends of Rowlett Animals (FRAs) is sponsoring several adoptions, reducing fees to $25 ($5 for seniors) on VIP pets, including all black dogs and cats, and senior pets. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, current vaccinations, de-worming and disease testing. Plus, […]
TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation recently announced Laurent Robinson, former wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys now with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and his wife Kat, as honorary chairs of the III Forks Golf Classic, Dinner and Auction on May 6-7, 2012. “We are excited to be a part of this worthy cause and hope we can […]
The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Brakes Plus, located at 4902 Rowlett Road, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 10. In addition to excellent brake check and auto brake repair service, Brakes Plus offers tire rotation, oil changes, transmission services and more. Whether it’s power steering, shocks and struts or brake maintenance, […]
(Wylie ISD) The Dallas CareVan, in cooperation with the Wylie ISD Health Services, will have the vaccines juniors and seniors will need for entry into college. On April 20, the CareVan will be at Wylie High during the morning and Wylie East in the afternoon. This is an opportunity for students to receive vaccines without […]
The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce celebrated new ownership for Sears Home Appliance Showroom with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 05, 2012. Sears Home Appliance Showroom, located at 5601 President George Bush Highway, Suite 600 in Rowlett, provides customers with the very best in home appliances from the Sears and Kenmore brands. Stop in […]
Your Friday Funny by Forney artist Donald Frederick. Discover the artist behind the comic in Blue Ribbon News’ Good People profile on Donald Frederick.