(Rockwall County) The Rockwall County Library is seeking volunteer GED tutors to help from 10 a.m. to noon on Mondays and Wednesdays. English and Social Studies are areas of particular need. Those available to help on both or either of these days should contact the GED coordinator at 972-204-7705 or gbishop@rockwallcountytexas.com. The Rockwall County Library […]
(Plano) Fire crews rescued a 61-year-old woman from her burning home Tuesday morning, Sept. 13. The woman was home alone and called 9-1-1 herself, but was unable to give her address or make her way from the home. When the first fire engine from Plano’s Fire Station 12 arrived at the home in the 3800 block […]
(Rockwall) Maria Diaz recently became a citizen of the United States and received a special gift – a hand-decorated tile with red, white and blue American symbols on it, painted by the children of First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall. Diaz, born in Mexico, came to this country in 1993 and has been working toward becoming […]
(Rockwall) The Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR, will meet Saturday, Oct. 1. Guest speaker Sylvia Marrs, Regent of the Betty Martin Chapter of Temple, TX, will present “Music of the Southwest Indians.” Those interested in attending should call for location specifics. To learn more or to RSVP, call Carolyn Duckworth at […]
Bring the whole family to Covington’s Nursery in Rowlett for a butterfly release at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. All of the magnificent butterflies in Covington’s Butterfly House will be set free, and the event is free, too. Covington’s Nursery is located at 5518 Liberty Grove Road. Visit their website at covingtonnursery.com. To submit your […]
How to improve your home’s curb appeal After a harsh summer, North Texas landscapes need a little TLC. Learn basic steps for refreshing your landscape and improving your home’s curb appeal at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at Covington’s Nursery, 5518 Liberty Grove, Rowlett. Best trees for North Texas and fall pruning At 11 […]
(Wylie) In-Sync Exotics is excited to announce the arrival of two male cheetahs, Sam and Kodi. The seven-year-old brothers are from the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose, Texas. Happily, this is not the usual rescue that In-Sync Exotics is accustomed to being involved with. The Wylie-based rescue and education center is honored to welcome […]
Food Drive collects more than 10,000 items for North Texas Food Bank and Tarrant Area Food Bank The “Help Hawaiian Falls Splash Out Hunger” Food Drive, benefiting North Texas Food Bank and the Tarrant Area Food Bank, kicked off Aug. and ran through Labor Day. With collection points at all four North Texas waterparks, the […]
(Rockwall) Melanie, Mia and Angel were fortunate to have heartworm problems this month. If the three chihuahua mixes had been tested as heartworm positive a couple of years ago in Rockwall, they wouldn’t be alive. It’s a new day for sick and injured pets in Rockwall, since the community achieved a 97% live outcome rate […]
(Irving) Residents are encouraged to provide input on the vision for the Heritage Crossing development from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 at Irving City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. Input also can be submitted at cityofirving.org/publicinput. For more information, call 972-721-2320. To submit your news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.