Holiday Event Calendar

Holiday Event Calendar

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 […]

Tips to keep your home safe, secure this holiday season

Tips to keep your home safe, secure this holiday season

(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 […]

We’ve got good news: Blue Ribbon News goes to print!

We’ve got good news: Blue Ribbon News goes to print!

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 […]

November Business of the Month recognized

(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 High School student’s picture worth $1,000

(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 […]

Families invited to first-ever Garland ISD Magnet Fair

(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 […]

Chamber, Leadership Garland Prayer Breakfast features Carry the Load co-founder, Clint Bruce

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 […]

Special needs children seek help funding trip to Morgan’s Wonderland

(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 schools recognized for safety, high attendance

(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 […]

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