(Plano) The City of Plano has managed a cable franchise agreement with Time Warner since 1982. In 2011 the local cable franchise agreement became a State of Texas franchise as a result of legislation passed in 2007. Most changes in the relationship between the City and Time Warner have been administrative and have not impacted […]
The City of Plano was recently recognized by Air North Texas as the winner of the Outstanding Achievement Initiative Award. City staff effectively used social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, to generate excitement and support for the organization’s second annual Clean Air Action Day – “7.7.7.7.” Newsletters and web content on both the Live […]
Rockwall residents can recycle their Christmas trees at 1600 Airport Road, next to the Service Center. All ornaments, lights and bases must be removed. To learn more, call 972-771-7761.
Adults 18 years or older who live or work in the Lavon area may apply to participate in the next Citizen’s Police Academy, a 14-week course designed to promote an understanding of the Lavon Police Department, its polices and procedures. Class topics include patrol, criminal investigations, crime scenes, building searches, firearms, criminal law, crime prevention, […]
(Wylie) Residents may place their tree curbside at the front of their home by 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29 or 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5 for pick-p. Trees must be free of lights, ornaments, tinsel, stands, etc. For more information, call CWD at 972-392-9300. To submit your news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.
The Wylie ISD Transportation Department is accepting applications for bus drivers. Interested individuals may click here to complete an application or contact Ed Ostrander at 972-429-2305. Commercial Drivers Licenses are preferred, but the department will train qualified applicants for CDLs. To submit your news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.
Trees will be collected as a regular part of Irving’s weekly brush/bulky waste pick-up from Tuesday, Dec. 27 through Monday, Jan. 9. Weekly brush/bulky waste collection is offered the same day as curbside recycling. Christmas trees will also be accepted at the following locations from Monday, Dec. 26 through Sunday, Jan. 8: Cottonwood Park,4 051 […]
ArtVentures Studio, located at 507 N. Goliad in Rockwall, is offering several art classes for young students in January. A limited number of spaces are still available in the following classes: Just Paint It! Saturdays Cost $ 170 Ages 7-11 Jan. 7 -Feb. 25, 10-11 a.m. A wonderful experience for children who love to paint! […]
The Irving Teen Court is seeking volunteers to serve as prosecutors, defense attorneys, jurors, bailiffs or clerks for Class C misdemeanor cases. Volunteers must be between the ages of 14 and 17 (or older if enrolled in high school). Adults who are interested in working with youth also are invited to participate in the program. […]
(Irving) The City of Irving will host a Martin Luther King Jr. observance at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16 at the Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. Admission is free. For more information, call 972-721-2501. To submit your news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.