So many ways to celebrate the season…here are few. Add your event by emailing . Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21 – SUNDAY, JAN. 6 Experience a drive-thru holiday spectacular featuring more than two million LED lights – 600 holiday displays across 1.7 miles at Texas Motor Speedway. $15 per car […]
(November 19, 2012) The holiday season is peak time for home burglaries and thefts. These valuable tips can help prevent you from being the victim of a crime: Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows. Don’t display gifts and other valuables where they can be seen from a window or doorway. If you go […]
November 14, 2012 – When school lets out for the holidays, why do we call it Thanksgiving or Christmas “break”? With shopping lists, guest lists, and never-ending to-do lists, this time of year is busier than ever. But being busy is a good thing when you’re doing what matters most. At Blue Ribbon News, we’ve been bustling […]
(Rowlett – November 13, 2012) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce has recognized Sam’s Club #4783 as its November Business of the Month. Ambassador Vice Chair Kim Nguyen presented the plaque. Sam’s Club Members average savings of 34% vs. traditional retailers … Quality, name-brand merchandise at exceptional prices: It sounds simple enough, but at Sam’s Club, it’s […]
(Garland ISD – November 12, 2012) Taking a picture requires only the simple push of a button, but capturing a memory requires skill and creativity. That’s exactly what Garland High School senior Tori Moss-Desormier used to win $1,000 and a brand new iPad. Just one month after buying his first “professional” camera, Desormier snapped the winning […]
(Garland ISD – November 12, 2012) While most school districts use attendance zones to determine a student’s campus, Garland ISD allows its parents to decide. The 30-day “Choice of School” election period for elementary families begins March 1. Parents can learn about available options by visiting the first-ever GISD Magnet Fair on Dec. 1 at […]
Former Navy Seal, Carry the Load co-founder Clint Bruce is key note speaker (Garland) November 7, 2012 – Join the Garland Chamber of Commerce as they celebrate “Hometown Leaders” during the 25th Annual Leadership Garland Prayer Breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, December 6 at the Curtis Culwell Center.Each year, the Chamber and Leadership Garland host the Prayer Breakfast as […]
(Garland ISD) November 1, 2012 – Some very special children at Luna Elementary need help in funding a trip Morgan’s Wonderland, an amusement park in San Antonio that was built entirely for special needs children. Morgan’s Wonderland unlocks a whole new world for these children through sensory stimulation with lights and music, accessible play and social development. […]
(Garland ISD) October 31, 2012 – Garland ISD’s District Improvement Plan includes five main goals, one of which ensures that every campus provides a safe, healthy, orderly environment. Several GISD schools were recently recognized for doing just that as the Garland Fire Marshal’s Office and GISD Student Services Department issued safety and attendance awards. The […]