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Rockwall ISD’s VATRE Keeps Tax Rate Among the Lowest in the Region

Blue Ribbon News 10/30 4:33A Editor

Submitted press release by Rockwall ISD Communications ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 30, 2025) Rockwall County voters will see a Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE), or...

Saturday’s Candidate Rally in Rockwall features six Republican candidates for statewide offices

Blue Ribbon News 10/30 4:25A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (October 30, 2025) Six Republican candidates for statewide offices will be in Rockwall to engage with voters on Saturday, November 1 at The Candidate Rally...

Rockwall ISD marching bands earn top UIL ratings and make historic run to State competition

Blue Ribbon News 10/28 3:56A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (October 28, 2025) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce that both the Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band and the Rockwall-Heath High School Mighty Hawk Band...

Why are Texas school districts asking voters to raise property tax rates?

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 10/26 3:38A Jack Fink

Voters in some North Texas school districts are asking residents to approve new property tax rate increases. The districts holding what's called Voter Approved Tax Rate...

How Mummies Paved the Road to Jerusalem

Blue Ribbon News 10/22 9:17A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (October 22, 2025) A would-be archeologist descended into an Egyptian mummy pit by candlelight. The stacked remains of shriveled 3,500-year-old bodies filled a...

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October Outfit Round-Up

Tanya Foster 10/28 5:00A Tanya Foster

Howdy folks! Can you believe there are only a few days left in October? Let's wrap up the month with an outfit round-up of all my favorite looks from this past month. Fall is always the time of year...

Sophisticated Sweater Looks For Fall

Tanya Foster 10/21 4:31A Tanya Foster

Josie dress with the Willow boots . Sweater dress is size small and the boots fit TTS. I have draped the Dakota sweater over my shoulders. _____ Nikki sweater paired with the Preston faux leather...

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Discovering Adega Vinho’s and Signor Vineyard’s New Tasting Rooms in Fredericksburg

Texas Wine Lover 10/29 1:09A Laurie Ware

Adega Vinho on Adams Fredericksburg has a way of blending tradition with constant reinvention, and nowhere is that spirit more alive than at Adega Vinho’s new tasting room...

New Sparkling Wine Production Facility Opens at Invention Vineyards

Crave DFW 10/28 9:45A Steven Doyle

In the heart of Fredericksburg, Texas, Heath Sparkling Wines and Invention Vineyards are inviting wine enthusiasts to embark on an exclusive journey through the art of sparkling winemaking. Their...

The Subtle Art of Wine Tasting While Gambling

Texas Wine Lover 10/27 9:00A Gus Hall

The art of tasting is not in action, but in stillness. That delicious moment that requires attention to detail, just before diving into the tastes and flavors. And just as a great wine tasting is not...

A Hidden Gem in Fredericksburg: Cotton Gin Village and The Gin Mill Lounge

Texas Wine Lover 10/24 2:35A Jeff Cope

If you’ve spent any time exploring Fredericksburg, you know it’s filled with charming wineries, cozy inns, and great restaurants. But every now and then, you stumble upon a...

Best Wines to Enjoy While Playing Poker: A Guide for Wine-Loving Players

Texas Wine Lover 10/20 7:48A Gus Hall

Wine and poker may seem like an odd combination at first glance, but in reality, they complement each other perfectly. Wine creates a mood, helps you relax, and makes...

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Cozy Season: AMAZON EDITION??

The Sister Studio 10/30 3:36A Jennifer Reed

Helllllooo, friends! Friday is almost here and I can t believe Halloween has already made its way to us. I feel like Spring Break was yesterday and now it s November I do love the holiday season, but...

SWEATER DRESS AND BOMBER JACKET- EASY TRAVEL PIECES

The Middle Page 10/20 1:18A Cathy Williamson

Hello, ladies! I ve been MIA due to my recent travel schedule. I think I mentioned it in a previous post, but I ve never had a fall travel experience quite like this. We are on our last trip until New...

??NEW Scents, Outfits, and MORE!!!

The Sister Studio 10/19 3:59A Jennifer Reed

Good morning and Happy Sunday! Our kids had Fall Break all week so it was a nice change of pace; we didn t have any big plans, but we got to skip the school hustle and they got to have some hang time...

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Reserves Williams, Powell lead Mavericks past Pacers 107-105 in matchup of injury-depleted teams

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/30 1:45A Associated Press

Dallas’ bench contributed a season-high 64 points as the Mavericks (2-3) completed a season-opening five-game homestand.

Mavericks' Anthony Davis leaves game early with leg soreness

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/30 1:41A Associated Press

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said after Dallas' 107-105 win that Davis tried to return to action but the team decided to hold him out.

Mavericks' Brandon Williams apologizes for being distraction following arrest

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/30 1:28A Associated Press

Williams was arrested at DFW International Airport on Saturday after less than 2 ounces of marijuana were found in his luggage.

Cooper Flagg's first NBA back-to-back: missed shots and banged-up shoulder

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/28 2:00A Associated Press

Flagg held the shoulder multiple times during the first half and used a heat wrap on it while on the bench.

Thunder withstand furious Mavericks rally to win 101-94, improving to 4-0

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/28 2:00A Associated Press

The Mavericks’ “jumbo” forecourt was downsized with center Dereck Lively II sidelined with a knee contusion.

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Chaos, Collaboration, and Courage: A Look Back at 2025

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 12/16 7:13A Laura Zaks

NSAC Winter Meeting 2025, Washington, DC A Year Like No Other As 2025 comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on a year that reshaped the food and farm policy landscape: from major disruptions...

12 Great Cookbooks to Gift in 2025

Love and Lemons 12/15 5:01A Jeanine Donofrio

Every year, I buy cookbooks to give as holiday gifts. They re some of my favorite presents for people who love to cook. Filled with bright photography, mouthwatering recipes,...

French Onion Chicken

Joyful Healthy Eats 12/14 10:00P Krista

This French Onion Chicken recipe transforms the classic soup into a delectable main dish, with jammy caramelized onions, tender pan-fried chicken, and lots of melty gruyere. It s a dream dinner that...

Cinnamon Rolls

Love and Lemons 12/14 2:10A Jeanine Donofrio

This cinnamon roll recipe is my family s favorite holiday breakfast! Easy and delicious, it makes the best cinnamon rolls I ve tried. They have a soft dough filled with a rich...

USDA Staffing Crisis: Rural Development Staff Cuts Leave Rural Communities Behind

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 12/12 5:07A Rebecca Schewe

Photo credit: Zoe Richardson via Unpslash This post examines the devastating loss of experienced staff within US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development and the consequences for the...

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