Rockwall County Master Gardeners to host vegetable gardening classes

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 Chamber hosts ribbon cutting at Hormonal Health and Wellness

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, […]

Deryl Dodd, Southern Junction welcome ‘Dinner Winners’ blind social group

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 […]

Thankful – to be or not to be

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 […]

You’re Invited! Live music, discounted dinner during Blue Ribbon News Night Wed at Dodie’s

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 […]

Doing Business Right: Successful restaurant owner says ‘never lose hunger or humility’

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014) It was a leap of faith, but this wasn’t the first time he stepped off the edge and trusted God to hold him up. Samee Dowlatshahi was just 15 when he, his mother and his six-year-old brother emigrated from Iran. It was 1982 – the height of the war between […]

Rockwall Mayor’s Message: Respect for one another led us in right direction

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014) As I enter the last weeks as mayor of this great city, I want to thank residents for their trust and support and to thank City Council and city staff for their efforts in working together to make Rockwall the best hometown in Texas. I can say will all honesty […]

Hank is thankful, family is Hank-ful

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2014) As summer turned to autumn in 2011, things were looking bleak for Hank He’d been living the good life before disaster struck. His family suddenly split apart due to divorce. As a result, Hank ended up at the Rockwall animal shelter. As soon as he arrived at the shelter, he put […]

‘Dashing through the stress’

Tips to keep your marriage merry during the holiday hustle ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2014) While “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” at the holidays, family expectations can make many feel more like “Dashing through the stress of Thanksgiving and Christmas.” Marriage and relationships are put under pressure and can quickly move to the danger […]

Holiday Function: ‘Giving thanks to the One who made and maintains us’

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Nov. 24, 2014) It’s time to dust off the turkey platter and polish the silver. But wait…we can use the casual dinnerware. No need for silver spoons. I’m good with laid-back gatherings on Thanksgiving Day. My growing-up years featured holiday dinners laid out in the garage, with tables lined up cafeteria-style to hold […]