ROWLETT, TX (Dec. 18, 2014) As flu cases in North Texas continue to climb, Maria Sparks, infection control nurse at Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett, breaks down five common myths associated with the flu shot. MYTH #1 – “The flu shot can give you the flu.” Flu vaccines are made from killed influenza […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 18, 2014) Many would say this is a stupid question…”Of course the angels sing! Haven’t you read the Bible!?” Well…what do you say? It is an interesting question. Do angels sing and is there evidence for it? This may be a big revelation to many folks, but the Bible isn’t explicit in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 16, 2014) While opening our Christmas envelopes from my grandparents, I noticed Uncle Harry grinning, shifting on the couch. He was up to something—a practical joke that we’d talk about for Christmases to come. We all have Christmas traditions; things we do, food we eat, places we go to celebrate the Christ […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 13, 2014) The best Christmas gifts are surprises. Sure, I’ve filled out my share of holiday wish lists. I used to compose thoughtful letters to Santa back in the Dark Ages. But my favorite gifts have been complete bolts out of the blue. Mister K was a total surprise. Pam and I […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 6, 2014) I decided I want Christmas back! I want to avoid the traffic jammed parking lots, the Black Friday shopping, the long list of gifts for everyone I seem to weave to in my day, and I want to stop spoiling the children. Ouch…I know I probably just lost many of you […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 1, 2014) Classes on vegetable gardening will once again be conducted by certified local Master Gardeners. Classes will be: January 10 – Successful Vegetable Gardening January 17 – Seed Starting for Beginners The Master Gardener Class series has proved to be popular, so be sure and reserve your seat! The classes are […]
ROCKWALL (Dec. 1, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at Hormonal Health and Wellness, welcoming BioTE Medical. BioTE is committed to excellence in educating both doctors and patients about Bio Identical Hormone Pellet Therapy. BioTE Medical has hundreds of Certified Medical Practitioners providing pellet therapy nationwide, including its Rockwall location at 1207 Arista Drive, […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Nov. 25, 2014) There was no “Bitter End” to the evening for a group of Dinner Winners at Southern Junction Nightclub in Royse City Nov. 22. Country music star Deryl Dodd, Southern Junction waitstaff, and a kind-hearted local limousine service owner made sure of that. Elizabeth Gaddis, manager at Southern Junction; Billy […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 26, 2014) The American holiday we call Thanksgiving is filled with concepts that seem, for many, to originate from a land long ago and far, far away. The idea of humbling oneself before a higher being and expressing gratitude is rapidly becoming an extinct dinosaur, laid on the ash heap along with […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014) Kick back & relax on Thanksgiving Eve with live music & discounted dinner during Blue Ribbon News Friends & Family Night at Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor in Rockwall, from 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26. As guests of Blue Ribbon News, you’ll receive 15% off your food […]