Dobbs Elementary third graders get a civics lesson

(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 Arts & Humanities Commission presents annual writing contest

(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 City Council election canceled

(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 […]

Gun Show in Royse City, April 13-14

(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 […]

Local political consultant takes a look at the spirit realm in ‘The Warrant’

Local political consultant takes a look at the spirit realm in ‘The Warrant’

(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 […]

Free paper shredding day April 13 at Calloway’s Nursery

(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 […]

Rowlett Chamber names its March Business of the Month

(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 […]

Hawaiian Falls CEO to speak April 7 at Horizons Church, The Colony

Hawaiian Falls CEO to speak April 7 at Horizons Church, The Colony

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 kids take the lead with pet sitting business

Rockwall kids take the lead with pet sitting business

(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 – […]

Q&A with Sherry Hamm of Helping Hands

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 […]