Rockwall Chamber hosts ribbon cutting at Hormonal Health and Wellness

ROCKWALL (Dec. 1, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at Hormonal Health and Wellness, welcoming BioTE Medical. BioTE is committed to excellence in educating both doctors and patients about Bio Identical Hormone Pellet Therapy. BioTE Medical has hundreds of Certified Medical Practitioners providing pellet therapy nationwide, including its Rockwall location at 1207 Arista Drive, […]

Rockwall couple takes holiday decorating to the extreme

Rockwall couple takes holiday decorating to the extreme

Bigger and brighter Many of us are only beginning to think about getting our holiday decorations out of storage, but for Roger Shank and Donna Orr of Rockwall, holiday planning is a year-round process. “We never ever quit. We start in January for the following year,” said Donna. Each holiday season, she and her husband’s […]

Grand Marshal chosen, new route announced for Rockwall Kiwanis Christmas parade

Parade follows new route this year ROCKWALL, TX (November 11, 2014) As the winner of a recent poster contest, Maryjose Salazar, a fourth grade student at Amy Parks Heath Elementary, will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 45th Annual Christmas Parade, presented by the Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County. According to the judges, Maryjose’s […]

Thankful – to be or not to be

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 26, 2014) The American holiday we call Thanksgiving is filled with concepts that seem, for many, to originate from a land long ago and far, far away. The idea of humbling oneself before a higher being and expressing gratitude is rapidly becoming an extinct dinosaur, laid on the ash heap along with […]

You’re Invited! Live music, discounted dinner during Blue Ribbon News Night Wed at Dodie’s

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014) Kick back & relax on Thanksgiving Eve with live music & discounted dinner during Blue Ribbon News Friends & Family Night at Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor in Rockwall, from 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26. As guests of Blue Ribbon News, you’ll receive 15% off your food […]

Spotlight on Downtown Rockwall: Enjoy! Kitchen Frills & Gourmet

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014) Kitchen frills, gourmet foods and tabletop accessories are among the abundance of culinary treasures you’ll find at Enjoy! This specialty kitchen shop on Rockwall’s Historic Downtown Square has everything you need for cooking and entertaining for the holidays. Let Enjoy! add the “WOW” factor to your gift-giving with their custom-made […]

Spotlight on Downtown Rockwall: Bella’s House

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014) Celebrate the season in style with a wide selection of ladies’ apparel and distinctive holiday décor from Bella’s House. With collectibles like Mark Roberts Santa Fairies and Christopher Radko glass ornaments, Bella’s House will help put the merry in your Christmas! You’ll discover home fragrances, bath and body products and some unexpected […]

Spotlight on Downtown Rockwall: Texas Traditions

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014)  Texas Traditions offers the convenience, charm and friendly, old-fashioned service you’d expect from a business that’s made its home on Rockwall’sHistoric Downtown Square since 1980. From office supplies to gifts that celebrate life’s special occasions, you’ll discover a wide selection of collegiate memorabilia, Texas souvenirs and accents for your home […]

Spotlight on Downtown Rockwall: Simply Kate

Kaitlin Waller and Dorothy Michelle Spradlin welcome everyone to their new Simply Kate Boutique at 210 E. Rusk St., where you’ll find handmade custom jewelry, women’s clothing and accessories, home décor, bath essentials, shabby chic furniture and other unique gifts. “We are simply blessed to have this opportunity to be part of the Rockwall community. […]

Doing Business Right: Successful restaurant owner says ‘never lose hunger or humility’

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014) It was a leap of faith, but this wasn’t the first time he stepped off the edge and trusted God to hold him up. Samee Dowlatshahi was just 15 when he, his mother and his six-year-old brother emigrated from Iran. It was 1982 – the height of the war between […]