Signs of spring

(March 23, 2014) With springtime comes promise of the new, the freshness and hope of renewed energy and vitality. We have been restrained by the winter months and now it’s time to hear the crack of the bat, grill some dogs and enjoy the sunshine. A daily reminder is the beauty of nature shaking off […]

Field Guide to birds of Lake Ray Hubbard presented to Rowlett library

Field Guide to birds of Lake Ray Hubbard presented to Rowlett library

ROWLETT, TX (March 22, 2014) Girl Scout Anna Rigodanzo presented copies of her “Field Guide of the Birds of Lake Ray Hubbard” to the Rowlett Public Library on March 11, 2014.  Accompanying Anna in the presentation were her father, John Rigodanzo, and Dave Holl, project sponsor. A lifetime camping and nature enthusiast, as well as […]

11 ways to double your customer base in 4 weeks

ROCKWALL, TX (March 22, 2014) Yep, Double.  I’ll post 5 ideas this week and in the next “Good News for Business” article, I’ll post the next 6. First a caution.  When a very small business is trying to grow (sometimes even a larger one), the temptation is to market in large amounts to mass numbers, […]

FUMC Rockwall to present Annie

ROCKWALL, TX (March 22, 2014) First United Methodist Church of Rockwall, located at 1200 East Yellowjacket Lane, will present Annie at 7 p.m. Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29; and a 3 p.m. matinee performance on Sunday, March 30. Admission is FREE and childcare is available. For more information, visit fumcrockwall.com. Submitted by Laura […]

‘Time is now’ for Rockwall’s high rise on the hill

‘Time is now’ for Rockwall’s high rise on the hill

ROCKWALL, TX (March 22, 2014) Opportunity has reached new heights in the thriving community of Rockwall. With 85% of the office/retail space already leased atTrendTower, all eyes seem to be on the nearly completed high rise on The Harbor hillside. The seven story building is anchored by Trend HR, the human resource outsourcing company for […]

Construction Zone: YMCA grows with Rockwall community

ROCKWALL, TX (March 22, 2014) By the time this article is published, the familiar entrance to the YMCA at 1210N. Goliadin Rockwall will have been leveled, making way for a 12,000 sq. ft. addition. The expansion project is part of a nearly $5 million master plan, made possible by the generous donation of local businessman JER […]

Thai dance troupe to perform in Rockwall

Thai dance troupe to perform in Rockwall

ROCKWALL (March 22, 2014) A taste of Thailand is coming to Rockwall.  On Sunday, April 6, 2014, at 7pm,  First Christian Church will host a dance/drama troupe from Payap University in Chiang Mai,Thailand. The performance is free to the public; however, there will be an opportunity to donate toward the cost of transportation for the […]

Rockwall Culinary Arts students do ‘grate’ at state

Rockwall Culinary Arts students do ‘grate’ at state

Restaurant management team members each earn $50,500 in scholarships, head to nationals in May! Culinary team members cook up excellent finish at state, each take home $23,500 scholarships ROCKWALL, TEXAS (March 15, 2014) Two teams in the Rockwall Culinary Arts program recently competed in the Texas ProStart state finals – an honor achieved by first placing within […]

Charlie Daniels Band to headline Rockwall Founders Day Festival

Charlie Daniels Band to headline Rockwall Founders Day Festival

Rockwall celebrates 160 years  ROCKWALL, TX (March 21, 2014) The City of Rockwall is pleased to welcome Charlie Daniels and his band as the featured attraction at this year’s Founders Day celebration, set for Saturday, May 17. The 2014 event is being moved to Harry Myers Park (945 E. Washington) – site of the 1st […]

Take the time

Time is fleeting. One minute is here and then it’s gone. Time cannot be captured; it’s like trying to grasp the wind realizing that it just slips through our hands. The clock ticks…and continues to tick, as we speak. Time lost cannot be recuperated; it only becomes memories—good or bad. As a single, empty-nest parent, […]