Middle school math prodigy outscores high school students

(Garland ISD) October 22, 2012 – An eighth grader at Garland ISD’s Austin Academy for Excellence, Linh Nguyen, is still a year away from high school. But she’s already getting a preview of what her future holds as a member of the Garland High School Math Team. John Hobbs, GHS teacher and Math Team coach, […]

Community welcome at Fulton Fall Festival

(Heath) October 22, 2012 – Join the fun from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 27 at Fulton’s community-wide Fall Festival. Come check out arts and crafts vendors, a pumpkin patch, food and games at The Fulton School, 1623 Laurence Drive in Heath. There will be fun activities for all ages. The Fulton School is an […]

Rotary District 5810 Governor comes to Rockwall

Rotary District 5810 Governor comes to Rockwall

(Rockwall) October 22, 2012 – On Thursday, October 18 Rotary District 5810 Governor, Sandra Forster and Assistant Governor, Bill Ellis held a Rotary Club meeting at 10:30am and the District governor engaged the Rotarians in her positive and uplifting program at noon. She thanked Rockwall Rotarian president, Frank Conselman for securing the Hilton Bella Harbor for […]

Hot Diggity Dog, it’s a ribbon cutting

(Rowlett) October 22, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Hot Diggity Dog Grooming with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 18.  Cutting the ribbon is Vice-President Anne Faulkner; pictured with her is Jade Faulkner-Haggard and Ron Faulkner. Hot Diggity Dog Grooming … For Head to Tail Beauty.  If you are you […]

Mary Kay Rocks the Runway benefiting Women in Need

All proceeds will benefit the only shelter for battered women and children in Hunt and Rockwall County October 18, 2012 – Mary Kay rocks the runway with a fashion show benefiting Women In Need, on Monday, October 29 at Best Western Plus, 3001 Mustang Crossing in Greenville. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the 6:30 […]

Saturday is final day for fall fun at Rockwall Pumpkin Patch

Saturday is final day for fall fun at Rockwall Pumpkin Patch

(Rockwall) October 22, 2012 –If you haven’t yet made a trip to the Pumpkin Patch this year, you need to hurry. The annual month-long event will close at 7 pm Saturday, October 27. Visitors can select from a variety of pumpkins, gourds, and decorative squashes. Straw bales, mums and a few cornstalks remain. There is […]

Meet Rose, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Rose, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

October 22, 2012 – Recent news reports have been filled with stories about brave young girls. Blue Ribbon News is proud to have our own little hero. And Rose is as sweet as she is brave. She’s currently recovering from a broken pelvis and leg injuries. But that doesn’t stop her from being patient, gentle […]

Garland Police answer unusual call at GISD schools

Garland Police answer unusual call at GISD schools

(Garland ISD) October 22, 2012 – Homework duty, snack duty, and dodgeball duty are not typical assignments for the City of Garland Police Department. But for officers leading the Garland Police Youth Program (GPYP), it’s a typical Wednesday afternoon as the group meets to tutor and mentor Garland ISD elementary school students. “We want to […]

Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics: Your ticket to a beautiful, healthy smile

(Rockwall) October 22, 2012 – When it comes to creating beautiful, healthy smiles, Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics has a history of putting patients on the right track. In fact, for Dr. Bart Miller, serving the Rockwall community is a long-standing family tradition – one that goes beyond restoring smiles, to preserving local history as well. Miles of Smiles Dr. Bart’s […]

Take the stress out of the holidays with Rockwall Preschool Association

(Rockwall) October 22, 2012 – Area moms are welcome to join the Rockwall Preschool Association as they meet from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, November 2 at Rockwall Free Methodist Church, 315 Dalton Road, to discuss “How to take the stress out of the holidays.” Leslie Wilson will reveal strategies to help you thrive, not just survive […]