(ROWLETT – December 4, 2012) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, located at 5701 George Bush Turnpike, Suite 110 in Rowlett, is not only serving up great food, but it’s also serving as a donation site in the Shriners Hospital for Children 2012 Toy Drive. Members of Girl Scout Troop 783 from Richardson, under the leadership of Sandy […]
Community forum Monday, Dec 10 (Garland ISD – December 1, 2012) Garland ISD’s Board of Trustees is seeking public input regarding the district’s superintendent search. A Community Forum will be held Monday, Dec. 10 from 7-9 p.m. at the Curtis Culwell Center. All are invited to attend. A short online survey is also open to […]
(Garland ISD – November 27, 2012) Sharing Garland ISD’s commitment to college and career readiness, Webb Middle School wants to make sure its students are aware of every possible path after graduation. That’s why the campus has organized Career Day events for the past 23 years. “Kids need to know what it’s like out there […]
(November 20, 2012) Prepping for their futures, Garland High School culinary arts students recently competed in the third-annual Iron Chef: North Texas event at The Art Institute of Dallas. A “high school take on the popular Iron Chef: America” concept, the culinary showdown is unlike any other in the area. Teams from Allen, Duncanville, Garland, […]
(Garland ISD – November 20, 2012) As Garland ISD prepares for Superintendent Curtis Culwell’s retirement in December, the Board of Trustees announced an interim at its Nov. 13 work session in the Harris Hill Administration Building. Gary Reeves, assistant superintendent of administration, will lead the district until Culwell’s replacement is named. “Dr. Reeves is a […]
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 […]