(HEATH-March 20, 2013) Heath City Councilman Justin A. Holland, Place 2, came to Dobbs Elementary recently to talk to the third graders about city councils and how they work. Pictured with Holland (center) are members of Rachael Johnson’s third grade class. Mrs. Johnson is pictured in the back, right-hand side. Submitted by Norma Terrell, […]
(ROWLETT-March 20, 2013) Entries are due Monday, April 29 for the Annual Rowlett Writing Contest presented by the Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission. Divisions: Youth – Grades 1 through 12 Adult 18 – years and older Categories: Short Works (plays, essays, etc.) – 15-30 minutes in length Short Story – 1-3 pages […]
(ROCKWALL-March 20, 2013) The May 11 City of Rockwall municipal election was canceled by the City Council because all five candidates were unopposed. Mayor David Sweet, Mayor Pro Tem David White and council member Bennie Daniels will be sworn in for two-year terms. Jim Pruitt (Place 2), appointed to the position last year following the […]
(ROYSE CITY-March 20, 2013) There will be a Gun Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 13 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 14 at Bulldog Powersports, Inc., 924 Industrial Drive in Royse City. Buy/sell/trade – firearms, knives, reloading supplies, ammo and military surplus. Admission is $5 per person; good for […]
(GREENVILLE-March 20, 2013)A writer located in the Dallas area has penned a second novel based in part on his experiences in politics, but his new e-book, “The Warrant,” gives added meaning to the phrase “powers that be.” Trey Bahm, a lifelong North Texas resident, first got involved in politics in high school. Since then, his […]
(DALLAS-March 20, 2013) SWACHA -The Electronic Payments Resource, will host a free shredding day as part of Pay It Green month to encourage people to safely dispose of paper copies of bills, statements, and other documents, and to instead “Go Green” with online payments and financial services. The shredding event will be 10 a.m. to […]
(ROCKWALL-March 19, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce was honored to recognize Brendals’ Bakery & Cupcake Couture as its March 2013 Business of the Month. Ambassador Chair James Williams, presented the award to owners Brenda and Gary LaMonte. HOSTING AN EVENT? Leave the “CAKE”-ing to Brendals’ Bakery & Cupcake Couture. What They Do: Anniversaries Birthdays […]
David Busch to talk about operating the company on Biblical principles (March 19, 2013) David Busch, founder and CEO of Hawaiian Falls, will be the guest speaker at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, April 7 at Horizons Church, 6600 Paige Road in The Colony. Busch will talk about how he came to the Christian […]
(ROCKWALL-March 19, 2013) When Caleb and Chloe Davis were little, their parents bought them a puppet theater. “We decided to homeschool our children,” said Michele Davis, “and we knew the theater would inspire creative and educational play.” But rather than performing on stage with singing sock puppets, five-year-old Caleb had an idea of his own – […]
As Director of Emergency Assistance and Referral at Rockwall County Helping Hands, Sherry Hamm is passionate about faith, family and helping those in need. Her humble demeanor is one reason a Blue Ribbon News reader nominated this “phenomenal lady and amazing role model” for our Good People profile series. After devoting 24 years to teaching […]