(Garland ISD) August 21, 2012 – After leading Garland ISD through one of the most dynamic periods in its history, Curtis Culwell is retiring. Culwell, who has served as GISD superintendent since 1999, announced his retirement—effective in December—at Tuesday night’s school board work session in the Harris Hill Administration Building. Culwell, one of the most respected […]
Retired veteran, musician battles cancer, organizes benefit concert for a cure (Dallas) August 20, 2012 – “Have you ever had a family member or someone you loved diagnosed with cancer? If so, you’ll understand my determination to help find a cure,” writes Rick Kackley of Plano. The disabled military veteran, musician and motorcycle enthusiast has […]
(Rockwall ISD) August 20, 2012 – Nearly 2,000 employees attended the annual Rockwall Independent School District Convocation on Monday, August 20. New and returning teachers, administrators and employees were joined by the RISD Board of Trustees and numerous business and community leaders to kick-off a new school year. Superintendent Jeff Bailey returned as the keynote […]
August 20, 2012 – Hawaiian Falls water parks recently selected one employee from each of its five Texas locations to receive a $1,000 college scholarship. The five ambassadors, as the employees are known within the company, were selected from 58 applicants. One runner up was also selected from each park and awarded a $100 scholarship. $1,000 […]
August 20, 2012 – We know. It’s so easy to get all shook up over this handsome dog. Elvis is a hunk of burning love. He’s so sweet and unassuming, he just wants to be your teddy bear. You can’t help falling in love with this hound dog. Are you lonesome tonight? Don’t be cruel by […]
(Lewisville) August 20, 2012 – City officials will distribute free larvicide “dunk” tablets to residents on a limited basis on Aug. 23-24. Residents can visit Central Fire Station, 188 N. Valley Parkway, between 5 and 9 p.m. either day to receive two free tablets per household. This will be a drive-through service operated by volunteers […]
(Rockwall) August 19, 2012 – Area moms are welcome to join the Rockwall Preschool Association as they meet for their first meeting of the school year from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7 at Rockwall Free Methodist Church, 315 Dalton Road. Jane Braddock will share her tips for money saving/couponing strategies for families. Rockwall PreSchool Association has […]
August 19, 2012 – UPDATE: As promised, we just drew the name of one lucky Blue Ribbon News fan to receive an autographed “Who I Am” CD or a signed 3D postcard of American Idol finalist Jason Castro of Rockwall. And the winner is…(drumroll, please….) Melanie Sayre Orchard of Dallas! It’s our way of saying thanks for […]
(Dallas) August 19, 2012 – A Texas-sized experiential exhibition, The Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Experience, will bring together Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, alumnae, fair-goers and Girl Scouts across the United States to celebrate Girl Scouts 100th anniversary year at the 2012 State Fair of Texas from Sept. 28 through Oct. 21 in Dallas. Created […]
(Fort Worth) August 17, 2012 – Sundance Square has launched a valet service for shoppers to make their experience in the 35-block development even more enjoyable. The free service, with validation from more than 50 participating retailers, began August 15. “We continually review comments from our visitors and a centralized service is an amenity our […]