(Rockwall) The Rockwall County Master Gardener Association recently inducted their 2012 officers: Linsley Srygley, President; Julie Simpson, Vice President; Janie Squier, Secretary; Larry Parks, Treasurer, and Richard Longworth, Past President. The Rockwall County Master Gardener Association is coordinated by Texas AgriLife Extension Service with the support of the Rockwall County Commissioners Court under the direction […]
(Rockwall) More than 180 members and guests gathered at Allure Restaurant at Chandlers Landing Jan. 12 for the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards and Member Appreciation Banquet. The event was sponsored by American National Bank Texas, ANB Trust Department, Business Directories of Texas, the City of Rockwall, Ebby Halliday Realtors, Endodontic Specialists of Rockwall, […]
GOOD PEOPLE: The artist behind the Blue Ribbon News Friday Funny When Donald Frederick is not busy receiving shipments at the Home Depot in Rockwall, the 42-year-old Forney resident puts his talent and good humor to work by creating a comic strip he calls “Day by Day.” Each week, the artist’s handiwork is featured at Blue […]
It seems I picked the right year to nix the idea of making my annual list of resolutions. Fortunate too that I stocked up on boxes of tissue, antihistamines and expectorant. My first week of 2012 was spent depleting those supplies, not thinking a whit about any personal goals beyond getting well and back to […]
The hustle and bustle of the holidays can be stressful, especially when you or a loved one spend Christmas in the hospital. In 2002, Ashley Willis not only spent Christmas in the Intensive Care Unit of Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett, but it was also her 16th birthday. Every year since, Ashley has returned […]
(Collin County) InSync Wildlife Rescue and Education Center, located at 3430 Skyview Drive in Wylie, has earned accreditation as a member of the American Sanctuary Association, as well as the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. This honor is a testament to the high quality of care and shelter that the center provides to the 59 […]
The City of Heath recently recognized employees for an outstanding performance in 2011. Among those was Tara Plexico who was named Employee of the Year. “Tara brings both experience and a can-do attitude to the job, and that means we can count her,” said City Manager Ed Thatcher. “Although she is an accountant, Tara is cross-trained to […]
(Rowlett) Covington’s Nursery and Landscape Company in Rowlett is bringing in the New Year by offering several free gardening classes. First up, learn the tricks of the trade to ensuring healthy plants in your landscape while saving time, money and water, through proper soil preparation. The soil preparation class is at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. […]
Drivers, start your engines! Experience life in the fast lane Pole Position Raceway will bring Formula 1 style go karting to 50,000 square feet inside the Frisco Commerce Center at 10550 John W. Elliott Drive, with a grand opening date set for Monday, Dec. 19. Pole Position Raceway means no more waiting outside in the Texas […]
…and not be disappointed. Part II: The Telescope Tube In part II of this story, we will address the optical tube, the telescope – the thing you put your eye in so as to see into space (stars, nebulae and galaxies, or near space, planets). (If you missed Part I, you’ll want to go here before reading […]