Restaurants unveiled, reservations open for DFW Restaurant Week

DALLAS, TX (July 13, 2015) The official list of participating restaurants has been unveiled and reservations are now open for the summer’s hottest dining event, the 18th annual DFW Restaurant Week presented by Central Market. Dine out to enjoy delicious three-course prix fixe dinners ($35 or $45) and two course lunches ($20), discover more than 125 […]

North Texas Army Veteran to receive custom-built, mortgage-free home in Rockwall

North Texas Army Veteran to receive custom-built, mortgage-free home in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 16, 2015) U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jerry Holcomb and family received the surprise of a lifetime – and on America’s birthday, no less – when national nonprofit organization Operation FINALLY HOME and other local organizations announced they will gift a new custom-built, mortgage-free Rockwall home to the veteran. The announcement […]

College student comes home to family traditions

College student comes home to family traditions

REPORTER’S NOTE (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 24, 2015) Coming home after a year away at school is a strange experience. In a lot of ways, everything has stayed the same. Your family still loves you and everything probably still looks the same. But so many things have changed, too. While you were off surviving on […]

Dodie’s introduces Sunday brunch and new dockside ‘to go’ service

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 22, 2015) Nothing says summer like fresh seafood, great views of the lake and lazy Sunday morning brunch. With exciting new menu offerings and convenient “to go” services  – including dockside delivery to your boat on Lake Ray Hubbard, or easy pick-up on the pati0 – Dodie’s at The Harbor is […]

Rowlett to host Fireworks at Bayside

(ROWLETT, TX – June 14, 2015) Join friends and neighbors for “Fireworks at Bayside” located at 1400 Dalrock Road, just off I-30 Rowlett, from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4th. Celebrate freedom with live music, festival-style foods, children’s activities and the largest fireworks display in Rowlett.  There is no admission charge for entry to […]

Eight fun factoids about Moms

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – May 8, 2015)  As a teacher for over 33-years, I have seen my share of incredible mothers who always put their children first. I have spent years watching tears flow when my kindergarten students handed their mom a clay pot with a flower in it, a sentimental poem about them being so […]

Pruitt joins area mayors as part of panel discussion for realtors

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2015) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt participated in a panel discussion with other area mayors this morning at the Dallas Athletic Club.  He was joined by Garland Mayor Douglas Athas, Mesquite Mayor John Monoco, Rowlett Mayor Todd Gottel, and Sunnyvale Mayor Jim Phaup. The panel, entitled “Mayor’s Forum – What’s Going on […]

Rowlett Memorial Day event to feature “Touch-a-Truck”

(ROWLETT, TX – April 21, 2015)  Bring the entire family to the Rowlett Community Centre (5300 Main Street) to honor fallen military heroes at the Memorial Day Celebration featuring Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event begins with the Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. in front of […]

Winners recognized at Rockwall Chamber’s Taste of Rockwall & Business Expo

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 17, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed more than 1,000 attendees and over 60 participants to its 22nd Annual Taste of Rockwall & Business Expo on April 16. Sponsored by Lake Pointe Medical Center, the event included an outdoor showroom of new cars exhibited by Honda Cars of Rockwall,  Young Hyundai, Heritage […]

Rowlett Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Firewheel Christian Academy

(ROWLETT, TX – March 30, 2015) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming new member Firewheel Christian Academy. Located at 5500 Lavon Drive, FCA is a private school serving Garland and the surrounding suburbs of Dallas. Their students represent diversity in language, cultural backgrounds and academic experiences. They have been committed […]

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