Bodyworks Therapeutic Massage celebrates with ribbon cutting

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 2 for Bodyworks Therapeutic Massage, located at 502 Goliad St. in Rockwall. Call them for Swedish Massage, Deep Relaxation Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue Sports Massage, Prescribed Medical Massage, Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy and more. Call them at 972-771-6001. Submitted by […]

Lake Pointe Health Network names new COO

(Rowlett) Jan. 23, 2012 – Lake Pointe Health Network today announced the appointment of Debbie Moeller as chief operating officer.  Moeller, whose appointment took effect Jan. 20, is now responsible for all operations of the network. Moeller is not new to LPHN.  For the past ten years, she has held the role of chief nursing […]

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 […]

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, […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Perla’s Kitchen

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 31 for Perla’s Kitchen, located at 2455 Ridge Road, Suite 149 in Rockwall. Perla’s Kitchen writes on their FB page that they are committed to bringing the best cuisine Rockwall has to offer. “At the core of  our creations, there is a […]

8.0 Restaurant closing to make room for Flying Saucer and Beer Garden

As Sundance Square prepares to begin construction on three new buildings and the proposed plaza in the center of the 35-block entertainment district, restaurateur Shannon Wynne is making big plans too. After a highly successful 18 year run in Sundance Square, Wynne will permanently close his 8.0 Restaurant & Bar to make way for a […]

Heath Mayor Ratcliffe not seeking re-election in May

(Heath, Jan. 31, 2012) Mayor John Ratcliffe announced today that he will not seek re-election after his fourth term ends in May. Mayor Ratcliffe was first elected Mayor of Heath in May 2004, winning nearly 70 percent of the vote in a three-way contested race. Ratcliffe was re-elected without opposition in 2006, 2008 and 2010. […]