‘RanDDom’ as he is… Country singer Deryl Dodd is back

ROCKWALL, TX (March 31, 2014) Recently Rockwall resident Cheryl Dodd Nabors proudly shared, “Deryl Dodd Productions” on her facebook.  She is not only the twin of the authentic country singer but also one of his biggest fans. Having grown up with a strong belief in God, Deryl, Cheryl and other members of the close-knit Dodd […]

Breakfast manager’s sunny-side-up attitude spills over to customers, employees

Doing business right ROCKWALL, TX (March 22, 2014) There are people who are blessed with the gift of hospitality. They have the unique ability to make strangers feel welcome; they generate feelings of warmth, comfort and home. Finding one of these individuals is like finding a precious gem on a pathway of stones.  You find […]

Scouting adventures: Battleship Texas and spring flowers

ROCKWALL, TX (March 23, 2014) In this month’s column, we’ll be talking about Troop 83’s latest adventures. Before we start, I would like to tell you about Troop 83’s spring fundraiser. We are gearing up to sell a variety of spring flowers, fresh from the grower. Half of the money we raise is put into […]

11 ways to double your customer base in 4 weeks

ROCKWALL, TX (March 22, 2014) Yep, Double.  I’ll post 5 ideas this week and in the next “Good News for Business” article, I’ll post the next 6. First a caution.  When a very small business is trying to grow (sometimes even a larger one), the temptation is to market in large amounts to mass numbers, […]

Construction Zone: YMCA grows with Rockwall community

ROCKWALL, TX (March 22, 2014) By the time this article is published, the familiar entrance to the YMCA at 1210N. Goliadin Rockwall will have been leveled, making way for a 12,000 sq. ft. addition. The expansion project is part of a nearly $5 million master plan, made possible by the generous donation of local businessman JER […]

Take the time

Time is fleeting. One minute is here and then it’s gone. Time cannot be captured; it’s like trying to grasp the wind realizing that it just slips through our hands. The clock ticks…and continues to tick, as we speak. Time lost cannot be recuperated; it only becomes memories—good or bad. As a single, empty-nest parent, […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Rockwall educates public on colon cancer awareness

ROCKWALL, TX (March 20, 2014) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall reminds area residents that March is Colon Cancer Awareness month.  Recognizing the importance of education on this topic the hospital developed an initiative to help reduce the stigma or fear associated with this disease. The hospital campaign, Rid Rockwall of Colon Cancer, urges preventative treatment […]