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Published 16 hours agoNominations Open for 2026 Ricki Brown Award
Submit your nominations for the Ricki Brown Award, honoring library staff for outstanding service in public, school, or academic libraries in Abilene and Wylie. Deadline to submit is October 28, 2026.
Blue Ribbon News
Published 18 hours agoBotanical Bingo brings Plant Bingo Night to four area venues
(Sept. 17, 2026) Plant lovers and bingo fans can enjoy a relaxed evening of food, drinks and prizes as Botanical Bingo presents four Plant Bingo Night events across the area. Each event will feature 10 plant prizes, and every ticket holder will receive a free starter plant to…
Blue Ribbon News
Published 19 hours agoPassport Fair Sept. 29: Ready, set, travel!
ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 17, 2026) — Travelling later this year? Need a passport? The Postal Service makes obtaining a new passport or renewing your old one an easy and convenient experience. If your travel plans include visiting any country outside the USA, including Mexico, Canada,…
Blue Ribbon News
Published September 14Live Well Rockwall campaign supports lifesaving screenings for Rockwall County residents
Community Invited to Tour Mobile Health Unit ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 14, 2026) — Rockwall County residents have an opportunity to make a direct impact on the health of their neighbors through the 2026 Live Well Rockwall campaign, a community-driven initiative benefiting Texas…
WVIA Public Media
Published September 13Politics chat: Trump's $5,000 promise to voters, Vance invokes Charlie Kirk
Following the midterm convention in Dallas, President Trump's $5,000 campaign promise has generated attention, but not belief. And, Vice President JD Vance characterizes Democrats as extremists.
San Antonio Current
Published September 11YouTube views of Jimmy Kimmel interview with James Talarico surpass those for Dallas Trump-a-palooza
U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show garnered far more YouTube views than the final night of Trump’s GOP midterm convention, according to a report by Newsweek. The Texas Democrat’s appearance — titled “Jimmy Kimmel’s Interview with…
San Antonio Current
Published September 11Trump blames empty seats at Dallas convention on people having to go potty
By now, Americans have grown accustomed to one of President Donald Trump’s most frequent refrains: “It was that other guy’s fault!” To be sure, Trump leaned heavily on that excuse when trying to explain the lackluster crowd size this week at the GOP’s unprecedented midterm…
San Antonio Current
Published September 11Senate Republicans finally mobilize with big money for Ken Paxton in Texas
DALLAS — Senate Leadership Fund, the super PAC affiliated with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, is coming off the sidelines in Texas’ U.S. Senate race, placing its first ad buy of the general election in support of Ken Paxton. Texas PAC, a new group connected to SLF, on Friday…
Carolina Journal
Published September 11Key NC Republican leaders in Dallas for RNC convention
Republican Senate Candidate Whatley speaks at RNC convention, Council of State members in attendance.
GPB News
Published September 11Empty seats, socialism and Trump dominate the Republican midterm convention
The two day Republican convention in Dallas showcased the party's biggest asset in trying to win competitive midterm races and its greatest obstacle: President Trump.
WVIA Public Media
Published September 11Empty seats, socialism and Trump dominate the Republican midterm convention
The two day Republican convention in Dallas showcased the party's biggest asset in trying to win competitive midterm races and its greatest obstacle: President Trump.
Blue Ribbon News
Published September 10Rowlett Lions Club President Tamra Williams Honored with Prestigious Big “R” Pacesetter Award
ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 10, 2026) — The Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center has officially named Tamra Williams, President of the Rowlett Lions Club, the recipient of the distinguished Big “R” Pacesetter Award. The announcement was celebrated during the Chamber’s annual Hometown…