(Rockwall) July 10, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce congratulates Chamber member Best Western Plus, Rockwall Inn & Suites for earning the Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor for the second consecutive year (2012 & 2013). The award is given based upon the hotel’s record of impeccable service; clean, spacious rooms with free […]
(Rockwall) July 10, 2013 – Attention, Blue Ribbon News Fashionistas. Have you been looking for that perfect accessory? Does your outfit look really good on you, but something still doesn’t seem quite right? Posh is here to help. Her neutral color complements everything in your wardrobe. Her bright smile will make you look even better. And her happy […]
Off-road sprint triathlon benefits JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall (Rockwall) July 9, 2013 – The fourth annual Dirty Rock Off-Road Sprint Triathlon is a short-course off road, USAT sanctioned sprint triathlon coming July 21, 2013 to the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. The event is produced by Playtri Racing, and the race features a 150-yard […]
July 8, 2013 – Two of my boys and some friends started a summer contest: the most fish caught by August 12, and the winner receives a new fishing rod along with the Twitter handle, “@TheAngler.” The one rule is they must all be fishing together for the catches to count. No one owns a […]
Aussie’s Travel Tips July 9, 2013 – What image first comes to mind when you think of Sydney, Australia? It’s likely to be the Sydney Opera House, perhaps the most iconic symbol of Sydney, the province of New South Wales and Australia itself. Opened in October 1973, the Opera House has entertained more than 65 […]
(Rockwall) July 8, 2013 – Registration is underway for the 2013 Hot Rocks Bike Ride, presented by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club. The 27th annual cycling event will begin and end at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium on Saturday, August 10th. Each year the event grows in popularity, attracting cyclists of all skill levels. More than 1,000 participants are […]
(Rockwall) July 7, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony July 2nd welcoming Phoenix Martial Arts Center to its new location at 2670 FM 552 in Rockwall. The family-oriented learning center offers three styles of martial arts: Tae Kwon Do, Combat Hapkido and Arnis, led by dedicated instructors with years of experience. […]
Meet & Greet with Miss Rockwall Texas USA July 13 at Rockwall Dodge (Rockwall) July 7, 2013 – Twenty-two-year-old Mandy Adams is preparing to represent her hometown in the Miss Texas USA Pageant. As Miss Rockwall Texas USA, the adventurous, bubbly and crystal-clear blue eyed beauty will compete August 30-September 1 at the Host Hotel […]
July 5, 2013 – “Life is stressful. Suffering is optional.” So says a psychologist in my BNI group whose work I recommend: http://www.newrelief4pain.com/ His words are a good reminder to me when stressful news for businesses comes out. Health Care Reform will change everything. Immigration reform will change everything. President Obama will change everything. The […]
(Rockwall) July 5, 2013 – Rockwall Quest Academy Teacher of the Year, Brian Rushing, worked in partnership with BB&T bank to create a community garden at Helping Hands. Quest students and community volunteers will tend the garden and all produce generated will be donated to the Helping Hands food pantry. The inaugural planting day, held […]