Rowlett Chamber recognizes its Business of the Month

(Rowlett) July 28, 2013 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Crescent Gage & Tool Sales as Business of the month for July. Ambassador Chair James Williams presented the plaque to owner Mike Freauf. Started in 1971, Crescent Gage & Tool Sales has been in business selling, supporting and servicing dimensional inspection and measuring […]

Rowlett Public Library August calendar of events

(Rowlett) July 22, 2013 – The Rowlett Public Library has a lot to offer this summer! Here’s a look at what’s coming up on the August calendar: Tea for Teacher Tuesday, August 13, 2 pm The Rowlett Public Library  invites area teachers to visit and take a tour of the free materials and services available […]

PHOTOS: Liberty Heights Grand Opening

PHOTOS: Liberty Heights Grand Opening

(Rockwall) July 21, 2013 – CLICK HERE to enjoy all of our photos from today’s Grand Opening Celebration & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Liberty Heights, Rockwall’s newest independent retirement community. RELATED STORIES Liberty Heights: Serving Up ‘Gracious Retirement Living’ Rockwall Chamber welcomes Liberty Heights with ribbon cutting Photos by Blue Ribbon News, all rights reserved. Please click […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes OPA! Greek Taverna

(Rowlett) July 19, 2013 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member OPA! Greek Taverna with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Representing OPA! Greek Taverna is owner Kostas Lazanas. Opa! Greek Taverna is Open! Located near the intersection of Rowlett Road and Highway 66 in Rowlett. The offer the best Greek food in the DFW metroplex, along […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes De’Lectable De’signs by De’

(Rowlett) July 18, 2013 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member De’Lectable De’signs By De’ with a ribbon cutting on Monday July 15th, 2013.  Representing De’Lectable De’signs by De’ was Dema Roach. De’Lectable De’signs by De’ is an exclusive salon with personalize services, including: Multi-cultural hair studio One on one sessions No double […]

Tips for avoiding heat stroke, summer health hazards

(Rowlett) July 18, 2013 – Summer’s warmer temperatures and longer days give us more opportunities to be outside enjoying ourselves. As the temperatures rise and the humidity soars, you may start hearing weather stations discuss the “heat index.” A heat index is the temperature your body feels when the actual air temperature is combined with […]

Extreme makeover signals new season at Williams Stadium

(Garland ISD) July 17, 2013 – Drive by Williams Stadium and you will see an extreme makeover in progress. Last March, the Board of Trustees voted to renovate Garland ISD’s flagship athletic venue. Updates include turf replacement, video board installation and resurfacing the track. The district’s first-ever video board will give fans a more close-up […]

Garland ISD security a 24/7 job

(Garland ISD) July 17, 2013 – While Garland ISD students and staff enjoy their break, one group of district employees is working hard to ensure that schools and offices stay in the same condition they left them. GISD Security works 24 hours a day, seven days a week—including weekends and holidays—to protect the district’s assets. […]

Garland ISD teacher named presidential award finalist

(Garland ISD) July 17, 2013 – Last week, Coyle Middle School’s Jim Manley was named one of eight finalists for the 2013 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Commissioner of Education Michael Williams announced the honorees, who were selected for innovative teaching methods that bring learning to life in the classroom. […]