Here’s how you can win Congratulations to Tim Nichols of Rockwall whose name was just drawn from among our Blue Ribbon News DFW readers to win a FREE tandem flight with Captain Rance Rudy & Parasailing the Harbor! Enjoy your high-flying adventure,Tim – and thanks to all of our fans & followers who help us spread good news. Another giveaway […]
(Rockwall) June 7, 2013 – Students of Michele McDonald of the Hubbard Chamber Music Series actively performed in a number of events this past season. All performed in the Rockwall Music Teachers Fall Festival and Spring Competition with most students receiving high marks or placing in the competition. Several students were also active and successful […]
“Winners never quit. Quitters never win.” –Vince Lombardi, Green Bay Packers head coach 1959-67 Sorry, Vince. I’m going to go out on a shaky brittle limb and disagree with a Hall of Fame coach. You see, quitting is in every winner’s vocabulary. Here’s just a few examples of people you would have loved coaching, but […]
(Rockwall) June 5, 2013 – The city of Rockwall and the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation are proud of its 365-acre Rockwall Technology Park, located south of Interstate 30. The Technology Park is home to 13 businesses, including the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation office and Texas A&M University-Commerce at Rockwall. Special Products & Mfg. (SPM) was […]
(Rockwall) June 5, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Jack Palmer Photography with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Jack Palmer Photography’s main business focus includes architectural, commercial, landscaping, event and corporate photography. He also provides portrait services for families, children, high school seniors, etc. His art pieces available for sale […]
(Poetry) June 5, 2013 – Don’t miss the FREE Poetry Music Festival Summer Jam beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at Luther’s Donkey Pasture in Hunt County, 75160. Cotton Creek, The Pirahnas, and the David Vineyard Band (DVB) will be providing the entertainment, followed by the BIG BARN JAM. Bring the usual suspects – […]
Congratulations to Valedictorian Katelyn Holboke & Salutatorian John Stanley (Rockwall) June 3, 2013 – Valedictorian Katelyn Holboke, daughter of Matthew and Carolyn Holboke, has attended Rockwall Christian Academy for four years, participating in Varsity Basketball, Cheer, Volleyball and Yearbook. Her Junior and Senior years, she received academic awards in English, Math, History, Bible and Science, and […]
Hawaiian Falls celebrates 10 years 10-year-olds get in free on June 10; kids under 10 only $10 (June 1, 2013) Hawaiian Falls will celebrate its 10th birthday at its original waterpark in Garland on Monday, June 10. As part of the celebration, the public is invited to help set a record of 10 hours of […]
Learn, build and play…with LEGO bricks (ROCKWALL-May 22, 2013) Many of today’s parents and teachers realize that in order for our nation to raise up the next generation of innovators and critical thinkers, there must be an increased emphasis on STEM education – the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Kevin and Natalie Shepherd, […]
May 30, 2013 – George Warner, who serves as Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at American National Bank Wealth Management Group in Rockwall, was recently honored with two distinguished awards. Warner was named one of Dallas’ Top Wealth Managers by Texas Monthly Magazine – an honor he’s earned twice before. His “Five Star Best in Client […]