(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.
The Greater Dallas Organic Garden Club will hold its first meeting of 2012 on Thursday, Jan. 26 at REI, 4515 LBJ Freeway in Dallas. Refreshements will be served at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Janet D. Smith, a Dallas County Master Gardener and North Texas Master Gardener, will […]
(Rockwall) Rockwall County Master Gardeners will present an 8 hour series of Home Vegetable Gardening classes in January, offering tips for growing in drought conditions and planning ahead for the North Texas heat. Classes will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan 14 and 21, in the meeting room of the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Students will […]
When Blue Ribbon News embarked upon the “Share the Season” donation drive in partnership with Savvy Texas Magazine and Planet Rockwall, we knew we had the potential to make a difference and help some very deserving nonprofit organizations this Christmas. What we didn’t realize is how many local businesses would jump onboard with wholehearted support – reaching out to employees, volunteers, […]