Rowlett Chamber announces Life Message as July’s Business of the Month

ROWLETT,TX. (July 11, 2014) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce takes great pleasure in announcing Life Message as July’s Business of the Month. Life Message is a non-profit organization that provides food, clothing, and hands-on assistance for those in need. Life Message’s food pantry and clothing centers are designed to serve the communities east of the […]

Royse City Chamber hosts Country Friends Veterinary Clinic ribbon cutting

ROYSE CITY,TX. (July 11, 2014) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce recently had the honor of being a part of the grand re-opening and ribbon cutting for Country Friends Veterinary Clinic. After 20 years of ownership, Dr. Rhonda Phillips Black sold the business to Dr. Robin Westwood who has been on staff with her since […]

On a tank of gas from Rockwall, Texas

On a tank of gas from Rockwall, Texas

ROCKWALL, TX (July 10, 2014) Growing up some of my favorite memories came on Sundays when we had our “family day.” My mom packed up some snacks and her handy map and we took off for the day. My brother and I would hop in the car and immediately establish our boundaries of who could […]

Donations sought for Rockwall Helping Hands school supply drive

ROCKWALL, TX (July 10, 2014) While the temperatures climb and we head into the lazy days of summer, Rockwall County Helping Hands is busy making plans to help local kids in struggling families get a good start into the new school year. Rockwall County Helping Hands is undertaking a task to raise money and gather […]

Rockwall Helping Hands recognizes golf classic winners

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 10, 2014) Local civic-minded golfers got their daily dose of iron and helped drive the cause at the Rockwall Classic Golf Tournament benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands.  The first annual event was held June 30th at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. The sell-out friendly competition began at 11:30 am with lunch, shotgun start at 1:00 followed by dinner […]

Big Gus’ Swampadelic Catfish Tourney & Fry Saturday

Big Gus’ Swampadelic Catfish Tourney & Fry Saturday

ROCKWALL / ROYSE CITY, TX (July 9, 2014) The deadline to register for Big Gus’ Swampadelic Catfish Tourney & Fry is Thursday, July 10 at noon. Hosted by the Bare Knuckles Babes, the tournament will take place Saturday from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse in Royse City. Jennifer Drake, […]

July 14: Reservation Day for DFW Restaurant Week

July 14: Reservation Day for DFW Restaurant Week

July 14: Participating Restaurants Unveiled & Reservations Open for August Dining New First Course Kick-Off Party to Give Exclusive First Taste with Festive Cirque-Themed Event DALLAS, TX (July 9, 2014) The countdown is on for the start of the summer’s hottest dining event, the 17th annual DFW Restaurant Week presented by Central Market.  Reservation Day, July 14, […]

SpringFest yields nearly $12,000 for McLendon-Chisholm Fire Department

MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX (July 9, 2014) McLendon-Chisholm Mayor Gary Moody presents a check in the amount of $11,826.18 to Fire Chief J.T.Williams. These funds represent proceeds from the recently held Spring Fest. Mayor Moody expressed his gratitude on behalf of the City to the Volunteer Fire Department for their commitment to the citizens of McLendon-Chisholm. Chief […]

Taste of Dallas serves up cool restaurants, hot date night

Taste of Dallas serves up cool restaurants, hot date night

DALLAS, TX (July 8, 2014) Taste of Dallas Presented by Ford is back, and now North Texas’s favorite summertime activity is cooler than ever. The largest tasting event in DFW has a big table ready for tens of thousands of hungry tasters in Dallas’s Fair Park July 11-13, 2014. Along with everyone’s favorite activity – […]

Pickles, peppers from Pumpkin Patch recipes available

ROCKWALL, TX (July 8, 2014) Fans of the famous Pumpkin Patch pickles and jalapeño peppers will still be able to get these popular delicacies, but orders must be placed no later than August 1st.  They will be available in September thanks to the efforts of Carolyn Duckworth and crew who are making them over the […]