Free sweet treat at Rockwall Culver’s for cancer survivors

From 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, Culver’s Frozen Custard, located at 2475 Ridge Road in Rockwall, will offer a free sweet treat to all cancer survivors who register for the 2012 Rockwall County Relay for Life. Relay for Life is the signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. The two-day event will […]

Business After Hours with Mardi Gras flair at MidSouth Bank

(Rockwall) Join the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and MidSouth Bank in Rockwall for a Mardi Gras-themed Business After Hours event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. Guests will enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and beverages with a little Mardi Gras flair. MidSouth Bank, located at 2435 Ridge Road, is recognized as a True Blue […]

Rockwall woman shares story of survival, Relay set for April 27-28

Rockwall woman shares story of survival, Relay set for April 27-28

Rockwall Relay for Life, April 27-28 at Cain Middle School Spaghetti supper fundraiser, March 22 at Rockwall Rotary Club “My doctor noticed some suspicious dense breast tissue about six years ago,” Maggie Hatfield recalls. “He decided that we would just keep an eye on it. Two-and-a-half years later, while I was working in my kitchen, […]

Sweethearts admitted free to Valentine’s painting party

Evening of “Valentine’s Team Building” at Art’s A Blast Art’s A Blast, a new painting and party studio in Rockwall, will host a special Valentine’s event at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, designed to draw couples closer together. Bring your Valentine and your favorite beverage to the Art’s A Blast studio, located at 2845 Ridge Road, […]

Mentor a child, make an eternal difference

(Rockwall) Feb. 2, 2012 Dear Editor, In Rockwall Independent School District today, a seven year old sleeps shivering on the floor of her unheated trailer while mom works the late shift. During her school day she is agitated and has trouble focusing. She clings to her teacher for affection and support. A little boy comes […]

Bodyworks Therapeutic Massage celebrates with ribbon cutting

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 2 for Bodyworks Therapeutic Massage, located at 502 Goliad St. in Rockwall. Call them for Swedish Massage, Deep Relaxation Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue Sports Massage, Prescribed Medical Massage, Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy and more. Call them at 972-771-6001. Submitted by […]

Lake Pointe Medical Center earns Circle of Excellence Award

(Rowlett, Feb. 1, 2012) – Tenet Healthcare Corporation announced today that Lake Pointe Medical Center has been named to the company’s 2012 Circle of Excellence. The Circle of Excellence honors Tenet hospitals that have achieved the highest levels of quality, service and operational performance.  Key metrics used to evaluate the hospitals were patient, physician and […]

Shenaniganz in running as best entertainment center in the country

It is no surprise to Blue Ribbon News readers that Shenaniganz in Rockwall – already known as the area’s ultimate eater-tainment destination – is in the running to be named the No. 1 best entertainment center in the country. Shenaniganz was nominated by Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine for Best Bowling Anchored Center. Managing partner Parker […]

Cole Mountain serves up barbecue, steaks and more

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 1 for Cole Mountain Feed Store, located at 1407 S. Goliad St., Suite B, in Rockwall. Owner Rob Gates welcomes everyone to stop by and say hello. They serve a wide variety of food, including barbecue, steak, chicken fried steak, brisket, fried chicken, […]

Is it dinner time?

Is it dinner time?

What is time? If someone owns an auto repair shop, they probably receive panicked phone calls at odd hours from family and friends asking to fix a broken vehicle. Similarly, doctors and lawyers are sometimes asked by family and friends for their advice on how to starve a cold and avoid a lawsuit, respectively. Amazingly, […]