A Commitment to Proactive Leadership and Community Service MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX (Feb. 22, 2024) – Today, Adrienne Balkum declared her candidacy for Mayor of McLendon-Chisholm, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to providing visionary leadership and serving the community with integrity and dedication. “I’m excited to continue my dedicated service to our community, and my hard work to […]
Promoting Civic Engagement, Independent Candidate Endorsements ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 21, 2024) County chairs play a vital role in promoting civic engagement and voter education. They are elected officials who serve as leaders within their communities, working to ensure that all voices are heard in the political process. It is important to clarify that county chairs […]
Pictured from left: Chloe A. Rose-Secretary, Myron Barron-President, Tarren Oswald-President Elect, Pat Turner-BOD Member, Gunnar Ledermann-Past President, Mary Smith-Treasurer, MaryAnn Hall-BOD Member, Kate Sitzenstatter-BOD Member ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 20, 2024) Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall […]
Front row seated, from left: Macy Bortz, Morgan James, Karys Baker, Ava Dalton, Abbie Glaze, Kayla Resseguie, Kennedy Moorman, Ella Spicer, Hayes Sartin, Kennedy Cequina, Sophia Gonzalez, Holland Henderson, Anna Bailey. Back row standing, from left: Bella Kate Walker, Maya Rodriguez, Brooke Walker, Emily Nielsen, Ellie Austin, Bella Leugers, Landry Sartin, Rylie Cecil, Morgan Shellito, […]
GARLAND ISD, TX (Feb. 19, 2024) The Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) announced Dr. Shelley Garrett, Assistant Superintendent of Safety & Operations at Garland ISD, earned her Registered Texas School Business Administrator (RTSBA) certification. TASBO certifications are highly respected and often encouraged by school districts as a way to gain real-world knowledge of […]
Rowlett, TX (Feb. 19, 2024) — The Rowlett Area Chamber and Visitors Center is excited to announce the appointment of Sharon Mayer as its new President & CEO, effective February 19, 2024. Mayer brings 35 years of experience to her new role, having served most recently as President & CEO of the Allen Fairview Chamber […]
HEATH, TX (Feb. 16, 2024) – Today, entrepreneur, community leader, and dedicated family man, Jeremiah McClure, proudly announces his candidacy for Mayor of Heath, Texas. With a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in over eleven distinct industries, McClure brings a fresh perspective and a bold vision for the city’s future. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 14, 2024) Grant DuBois has filed election paperwork to fill the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees, Place 3 vacancy. “As a parent of two children who attend our schools and the husband of a former Rockwall ISD school nurse, it is imperative to me that our District continues down a path of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 14, 2024) On Monday, February 12, 2024, a Rockwall County jury convicted Dallas resident Keith Bernard Richmond, 36, for the offenses of Murder and Aggravated Assault. Late yesterday afternoon, that same jury returned the maximum sentences of life in the penitentiary for each case. Elected District Attorney Kenda Culpepper and First Assistant […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2023) As you may have figured out by now, our Blue Ribbon News inbox overflows with tales of true love submitted by readers for our “How I Met My Mate” Valentine’s issue. This year, a friend asked if Richard and I were going to share our story. The last time we […]