Lake Pointe Medical Center earns Circle of Excellence Award

(Rowlett, Feb. 1, 2012) – Tenet Healthcare Corporation announced today that Lake Pointe Medical Center has been named to the company’s 2012 Circle of Excellence. The Circle of Excellence honors Tenet hospitals that have achieved the highest levels of quality, service and operational performance.  Key metrics used to evaluate the hospitals were patient, physician and […]

Shenaniganz in running as best entertainment center in the country

It is no surprise to Blue Ribbon News readers that Shenaniganz in Rockwall – already known as the area’s ultimate eater-tainment destination – is in the running to be named the No. 1 best entertainment center in the country. Shenaniganz was nominated by Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine for Best Bowling Anchored Center. Managing partner Parker […]

Dallas Stars, cars and cards is win-win for community

Dallas Stars, cars and cards is win-win for community

[royalslider id=”3″] 14th annual Park Place Dealerships–Dallas Stars Casino Night raises more than $250,000 for children’s charities Park Place Motorcars Grapevine was transformed into a little slice of Vegas recently when they hosted the 14th annual Park Place Dealerships – Dallas Stars Casino Night, complete with beautiful girls in slinky black dresses, gourmet food, specialty cocktails, […]

Changes to city of Heath’s brush collection services

New contract with IESI includes enhanced service The Heath City Council approved a new contract with IESI Solid Waste Services during the Dec. 20 Council meeting that will increase the frequency of brush collection without a rate increase to residential customers. Beginning Monday, Feb. 1, IESI will pick up brush twice a month, instead of […]

Legacy Plumbing earns Small Business of Year Award

Legacy Plumbing earns Small Business of Year Award

Frisco plumber named Frisco Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Feb. 1, 2012 – Frisco-based Legacy Plumbing Inc. received the coveted award for Small Business of the Year during the Frisco Chamber of Commerce’s 28th Annual Awards Celebration on Jan. 27 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Frisco. With hundreds […]

Personal branding expert to speak at women’s event

“5 Mistakes Professionals Make With Their Personal Brand Online and How to Avoid Them” Women’s Business E-nitiative works to empower women through female-focused training (Garland) Tanya Smith, founder of “Be Promotable,” joins the Women’s Business E-nitiative at the program’s kick-off event for 2012. The Garland Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business E-nitiative hosts the year’s first […]

Cole Mountain serves up barbecue, steaks and more

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 1 for Cole Mountain Feed Store, located at 1407 S. Goliad St., Suite B, in Rockwall. Owner Rob Gates welcomes everyone to stop by and say hello. They serve a wide variety of food, including barbecue, steak, chicken fried steak, brisket, fried chicken, […]

Royse City Chamber recognizes Yard of the Month

February’s finest Congratulations to Ruth Hoffman at 1112 N. Houston St. for being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner. The purpose of the Yard of the Month program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall appearance […]

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Grapevine

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Grapevine

Sweetheart Wine Trail, dinner theater, shopping, ‘Elvis’ and more With a full lineup of events, restaurants, entertainment options, shopping, hotel packages and more, you’ll be sure to find something special in Grapevine for the most romantic time of the year Grapevine’s Sweetheart Wine Trail On Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 11 and 12, experience Grapevine’s Sweetheart […]

Is it dinner time?

Is it dinner time?

What is time? If someone owns an auto repair shop, they probably receive panicked phone calls at odd hours from family and friends asking to fix a broken vehicle. Similarly, doctors and lawyers are sometimes asked by family and friends for their advice on how to starve a cold and avoid a lawsuit, respectively. Amazingly, […]