Big D’s name changes to Suntex (DALLAS-May 22, 2013) Suntex Ventures, the Dallas-based owner and operator of marina properties, announced that it has merged with Big D Boat Club & Watersports. The new operation will be called Suntex Boat Club & Watersports. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Big D Boat Club & Watersports, […]
(April 25, 2013) The Dallas Assembly of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew will host the Patriot PAWS Charity Golf Challenge on Tuesday, June 4 at Canyon Creek Country Club, 625 W. Lookout Drive, Richardson, TX 75080. Originally organized in February of 2006, Rockwall-based Patriot PAWS is a member of Assistance Dogs International and employs certified […]
Big D provides the boats – you provide the fun! (ROCKWALL-May 21, 2013) Big D Boat Club will host free Open House events from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 23 at Chandlers Landing Marina, One Harbor View Drive in Rockwall. Learn what’s new for the upcoming season, including new boats and new locations. Big […]
(ROCKWALL-May 20, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony May 19 to celebrate the grand opening of The Cedars Disc Golf Course, a community service project of the Leadership Rockwall Class of 2013. The 18-hole disc golf course is located at Smith Family Park in Fate, across from Miss May […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-May 20, 2013) Congratulations to Alexis Catinchi, Carmen Gallardo and Jessica Stahr! They are Rockwall County Republican Women scholarship recipients. The seniors were awarded their scholarships at the RCRW monthly meeting on May 13. Submitted by Sheri Nerren, RCRW, VP-Programs. To share your good news and events, email .
(ROCKWALL ISD-May 20, 2013) Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary 5th graders recently participated in the Southwest Airlines adopt-a-pilot program with pilot Kevin Watts. Watts visited the 5th graders in March and May and shared valuable lessons with them that related to Social Studies, Reading, Math, and Science. He communicated to the students the importance of education […]
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(May 20, 2013) The Garland Chamber of Commerce presents the FREE social media event of the year – a 2-part seminar series covering “Social Media Marketing & Facebook for Business” and the “Power of Email Marketing”. Part 1 will be 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21 at Richland College Garland Campus, 675 W. Walnut […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-May 20, 2013) The annual Chick-fil-A breakfast at Dobbs Elementary honors one boy and one girl from each classroom who demonstrate strong character traits throughout the school year. Pictured with the Chick-Fil-A Cow are Dobbs students Andy Manresa, Erin McCabe, Lucas Tabira and Elijah Braley. Submitted by Norma Terrell. To share your good news […]
(ROCKWALL-May 20, 2013)Friends of the Rockwall County Library has suspended meetings for the summer but will resume regular meetings on September 10. At the May 14 meeting, President Kathy Melston recognized outstanding volunteers and presented the prestigious Hartman Award to Darlene Bealmear. Bealmear was cited for her participation in the Library Building Committee, work with Pumpkin […]