Six places to go to spice up your traditional Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day is the perfect time to be with family and friends, sharing a great meal, watching parades and football on TV and kicking off the winter holiday season, and of course to reflect on all we have to be thankful for. But, if you’re thinking about adding a bit of spice to your traditional […]

Winter, star of Dolphin Tale, shares connection with Garland girl

Winter, star of Dolphin Tale, shares connection with Garland girl

Winter has made a big splash since Dolphin Tale opened in theaters. Winter plays herself in the film based on the true story of her rescue and rehabilitation with a prosthetic tail. The bottlenose dolphin lost her tail due to an infection after being caught in a crab trap. I love the movie. Besides a […]

55-foot blue spruce goes up in downtown Fort Worth

55-foot blue spruce goes up in downtown Fort Worth

Tree decorating underway, parade and tree lighting the day after Thanksgiving It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas now that Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price hoisted a 55-foot blue spruce tree from a flatbed truck and placed the Christmas tree into position at the corner of Main and 3rd street in Sundance Square on […]

Old-fashioned service, modern conveniences make MidSouth Bank ‘True Blue’

Old-fashioned service, modern conveniences make MidSouth Bank ‘True Blue’

 MidSouth Bank, now with five Banking Centers in North Dallas, Mesquite, Rockwall, White Rock and Fort Worth, has been invited to participate in the True Blue Business Recognition Series, a program that publicly recognizes exceptional companies and business owners that are “doing business right.” Scott Sams, morning show host at KRLD NewsRadio 1080 and former […]

Celebrate restoration of Palace Arts Center with jazz, Opry, movie

Celebrate restoration of Palace Arts Center with jazz, Opry, movie

(Grapevine) Join the festivities as Grapevine celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Palace Arts Center. The celebration begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18. Located on Main Street in Historic Downtown Grapevine, the Palace Arts Center is home to the Palace Theatre and the Lancaster Theatre. The Palace Theatre is the home to the Grapevine […]

First Rowlett United Methodist Church honored by Chamber

The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce is honored to recognize First Rowlett United Methodist Church as the Business/Organization of the Month for November 2011.  Pastor Jan Davis accepted the plaque from Chamber Ambassador Chair Pam Minatrea on Nov. 9. Criteria for this award includes modeling high ethical standards, practicing exemplary customer service, demonstrating “can do” attitude, […]

Rockwall Pawn celebrates new store with ribbon cutting

Join the staff at Rockwall Pawn, located at 1789 East Interstate 30 in Rockwall, as the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. Owners Lloyd Waldrop and Greg Ollum welcome everyone to discover what’s in store when you visit their new location next to A1 Golf and […]

PrinterSmart opens new location in Rowlett

Rowlett resident Michael Williams announces the opening of a new location for PrinterSmart in Rowlett. PrinterSmart has been in business for five years, serving more than 500 customers nationwide.  They offer a comprehensive supply of ink and toner for printers, perform printer repairs, and print and copy services.  By offering wholesale discount pricing, they help […]

Foster Financial: first of DFW’s True Blue Businesses hits airwaves (includes audio)

Foster Financial: first of DFW’s True Blue Businesses hits airwaves (includes audio)

News anchor Scott Sams interviews Joe Foster to discover how this local financial adviser carries out his mission of serving God, family and community by following the Golden Rule and enriching the lives of others. (Dallas) Nov. 15, 2011 – Foster Financial Group, a wealth management and employee benefits brokerage and consulting firm located at 17300 Preston […]

Heidi, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week, goes home

Heidi, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week, goes home

This gorgeous German Shepherd-mix named Heidi won’t be at the Rockwall Animal Adoption Center for very long. Heidi is super intelligent, very friendly and playful. She’s simply a delightful dog. This gentle young lady has it all, from smarts to spare to a fun-loving personality. You won’t find a more perfect family dog than Heidi. […]