“Winners never quit. Quitters never win.” –Vince Lombardi, Green Bay Packers head coach 1959-67 Sorry, Vince. I’m going to go out on a shaky brittle limb and disagree with a Hall of Fame coach. You see, quitting is in every winner’s vocabulary. Here’s just a few examples of people you would have loved coaching, but […]
(Rockwall) June 5, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Jack Palmer Photography with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Jack Palmer Photography’s main business focus includes architectural, commercial, landscaping, event and corporate photography. He also provides portrait services for families, children, high school seniors, etc. His art pieces available for sale […]
Race results announced (Lake Ray Hubbard) June 5, 2013) The Donna Ross Memorial Regatta, benefitting the Mental Health Association of Greater Dallas, was held May 18, 2013, on Lake Ray Hubbard.Twenty-five keelboats joined regatta organizer, Rick Lucarelli, to “Go the Distance for Mental Health,” in memoriam of Lucarelli’s mother, Donna Ross, who died unexpectedly in […]
Race results announced (Lake Ray Hubbard) June 5, 2013) The Donna Ross Memorial Regatta, benefitting the Mental Health Association of Greater Dallas, was held May 18, 2013, on Lake Ray Hubbard.Twenty-five keelboats joined regatta organizer, Rick Lucarelli, to “Go the Distance for Mental Health,” in memoriam of Lucarelli’s mother, Donna Ross, who died unexpectedly in […]
(Rockwall) June 4, 2013 – Sean and Aidan Rice worked together as a team to count the U.S. flags on display at Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics in honor of Memorial Day. The two brothers, along with fellow patient Amy Brodgin, came the closest to guessing the correct amount. Amy and the winning duo won prize packages that […]
Congratulations to Valedictorian Katelyn Holboke & Salutatorian John Stanley (Rockwall) June 3, 2013 – Valedictorian Katelyn Holboke, daughter of Matthew and Carolyn Holboke, has attended Rockwall Christian Academy for four years, participating in Varsity Basketball, Cheer, Volleyball and Yearbook. Her Junior and Senior years, she received academic awards in English, Math, History, Bible and Science, and […]
Hawaiian Falls celebrates 10 years 10-year-olds get in free on June 10; kids under 10 only $10 (June 1, 2013) Hawaiian Falls will celebrate its 10th birthday at its original waterpark in Garland on Monday, June 10. As part of the celebration, the public is invited to help set a record of 10 hours of […]
June 1, 2013 – We have all heard about how firemen rescue kittens from trees. Well, Motorcycle Officer R.P. Clark of the Garland Police Department is credited with rescuing a kitten from underneath a Kia Soul. Last week, Officer Clark observed a pickup suddenly stop in the roadway in the area of Plano Road and Walnut […]
(Rockwall) May 31, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Hobert Pools with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Hobert Pools is “Your Total Pool Company.” They have been in the Dallas area for the past 38 years and have built more than 11,000 pools. What makes Hobert Pools unique is their construction. They […]
(Rockwall County) May 31, 2013 – United Way of Metropolitan Dallas has awarded Rockwall County Helping Hands a three-year Community Impact Grant of $90,000 for the Health Center of Helping Hands. In addition, RCHH also received a $40,000 annual Basic Needs grant for the Emergency Assistance Program. United Way’s mission is to change lives through […]