ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 15, 2023) Every morning and afternoon, Charlotte Fieldsmith, a fourth grader at Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary at the time, would see her sweet 90-year-old school crossing guard keep students safe as they crossed the street. Mrs. Elaine Watson was known as a charismatic and caring crossing guard who loved greeting the students […]
Forney, TX — M&D Real Estate is pleased to announce that as of Tues., Feb. 14, 2023, construction is now underway on our new office location in downtown Forney, Texas. We are officially opening a new office in Forney and have plans to open an office in the Royse City, Texas market this year and will begin […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Feb. 15, 2023) The Royse City ISD Education Foundation works to enhance and enrich the educational experience in the district. Executive Director Kim Crumrine, and a volunteer board of directors, have organized the first ever Eats & Education Event that will feature numerous Royse City High School students. Guests will enjoy lunch by […]
GARLAND ISD (Feb. 14, 2023) – Residents of Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse will have an extra item to consider on the May 6, 2023, ballot. At a special meeting on February 14, the Garland ISD Board of Trustees approved calling for a bond election. If passed, the bond would modernize aging facilities, enhance student safety, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 13, 2023) Meet Margo! This sweet one-and-a-half-year-old girl is good with kids, cats, and dogs. She is high-energy when she plays and would love a home with a yard. Margo is current on her vaccines, microchipped, and spayed. Contact info@rockwallpets.com for more info or to arrange a meeting! Submitted by Shari Thompson. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 12, 2023) A young woman sat at her desk in an office that served university professors. She smiled at the sight of each vase of flowers delivered to her throughout the day—Valentine’s Day. She hadn’t expected this show of appreciation from those she worked for. Even so, she did hope for a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2023)Long time Rockwall ISD Board Trustee Stephanie Adams announced recently she will not seek re-election for Place 7 in the May 6th election. Mrs. Adams, who was first elected in 2011, made the announcement public in mid-January posting on social media. Mrs. Adams has served twelve years as a Trustee. During this time, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2023) – The Rowlett Lions Club has been a generous supporter of local and state charities since its inception in 1966. The $37,120.00 raised in 2022 has been donated to the Wreaths Across America-North Texas Wreaths of Honor, the Rowlett Needy Children’s Fund, Keep Rowlett Beautiful, the Society of St. Vincent […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8, 2023) We have made it past the New Year and are headed straight into Valentine’s Day. A day designed for lovers. All the hearts, candy, flowers, balloons and stuffed animals. You are now probably wondering how Candy Sushi fits into this category. Well, it fits for a few reasons. Let me […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 8, 2023) Each year for Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples to share stories of how they met. Their tales of true love are often sweet, funny, and sometimes quirky – but always a big hit among readers. This year’s submissions are featured in our latest print edition which […]