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, […]

Princess & Papa Wonderland Ball, Feb. 4 at Hilton Bella Harbor

(Rockwall) Fathers and daughters will dance the night away at the Princess & Papa Wonderland Ball from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Hilton Bella Harbor, 2055 Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall. Along with dancing to the music of professional DJ David Allen, daddies and their daughters, ages 2 to 12, will […]

‘From the Heart’ Senior Singles Banquet at FBC Rockwall

The 2012 Senior Singles Banquet, “From the Heart,” will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 in Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Church, 610 S. Goliad in Rockwall. Join them for an evening hosted by the deacon body, filled with a great meal, fellowship and entertainment provided by Jill Eng. RSVP to the church office […]

Southern Gospel Celebration at First Baptist Church Rockwall

Join First Baptist Church Rockwall at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 for a Southern Gospel Celebration featuring Day to Remember Choir (180+ Voice Senior Adult Choir from FBC Rockwall, FBC Lancaster, Shiloh Terrace and FBC Waxahachie) and Spiritual 4-Cast, a men’s quartet. Preschool childcare will be available. FBC Rockwall is located at 610 S. Goliad. […]

Dinner with Dr Vinson, Wylie ISD Superintendent

Join the Cox Elementary PTA for Dinner Dr. Vinson, Wylie ISD Superintendent, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at Cox Elementary. Dr. Vinson will speak about the Master Facilities Plan and Curriculum Development. Dinner will be Dickey’s barbecue sandwich, chips, cookie and water or tea. Advance tickets are $6 each; $7 at the door. To […]

Girl Scouts to host Daddy/Daughter Dance at Caddo Mills HS

Girl Scout Troop 2179 will host the first annual Sweetheart Daddy/Daughter Dance from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Caddo Mills High School cafeteria. Girls ages 5 – 12 and their fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles or brothers will enjoy music, dancing, and priceless memories. Plus, Girl Scout cookies will be available for sale. The cost […]