Rockwall City Council member Michelle Smith not to seek second term

A personal message from Michelle Smith (ROCKWALL-January 31, 2013) It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of Rockwall for the past two years. With much prayer, I have made a decision not to seek a second term. My heart and my passion are to serve in the public policy arena. […]

Rescuing pets is a labor of love

Rescuing pets is a labor of love

(January 31, 2013) After a disorienting ramble that lasted several chilly days, Kevin wasn’t scared when a Dallas Animal Services truck stopped nearby. The little Shih-Tzu was relieved. His matted, urine-soaked fur carried two pounds of dried feces. He had a gaping neck wound that was filled with maggots. He had an upper respiratory infection […]

How’d you meet your mate?

How’d you meet your mate?

Tales of True Love In honor of Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asked several local couples how they met. You won’t believe some of their stories…   Michael and Pam Kitkoski When Pam walked through the door on the first day of class for Journalism 201 at Texas A&M University in 1976, I was smitten. […]

True love calls

True love calls

With Valentine’s Day approaching, Blue Ribbon News asked local couples how they met. You won’t believe some of their stories… As promised, here’s the true love tale that brought Richard and I together:  (January 31, 2013) A recent study posed this question to married people: If you could go back in time, would you remarry […]

Chamber welcomes Eddie’s Napolis

(ROWLETT-January 30, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Eddie’s Napoli’s Bistro with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, January 29. The chefs at Napoli’s pan cook every sauce for every plate. Marinara is prepared fresh every morning, and bread rolls are made fresh throughout every day. Whether you like pasta, pizza, sandwiches, seafood, […]

Bird Café landing in Sundance Square

Restaurateur Shannon Wynne to open Bird Cafe in Sundance Square’s new Plaza this fall (January 30, 2013) Longtime Sundance Square restaurateur Shannon Wynne will open Bird Café in Sundance Square this October with more than 6,400 square feet of indoor space and 2,300 feet of patio space in the new Plaza. “We couldn’t be happier […]

Garland ISD fine arts programs produce some of state’s best musicians

(Garland ISD-January 30, 2013) In 2012, Garland ISD received its second-consecutive Best Community for Music Education honor from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. Now the district is living up to that title, with 17 musicians earning spots in Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State bands and choirs. “Garland ISD has a long tradition […]

MusicFest Entertainment Series continues in 2013

Side Street Strutters take the stage Feb 12 (ROCKWALL-January 22, 2013) After a successful opening featuring the One O’Clock Lab Band from UNT, Rockwall MusicFest is looking forward to presenting the second show in its 2012-13 Entertainment Series. The Side Street Strutters will take the stage at 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, offering  a one-of-a-kind musical experience […]

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Garland ISD trustees name lone finalist for superintendent position

(Garland ISD-January 30, 2013) Garland ISD Trustees named Dr. Bob Morrison lone finalist for the district’s superintendent vacancy in a specially called meeting Jan. 24. Morrison, current superintendent for Mansfield ISD, is expected to assume the duties of GISD superintendent sometime after a state-mandated 21-day waiting period. Morrison succeeds Dr. Curtis Culwell, who retired Dec. […]