Baylor Scott & White–Lake Pointe begins construction on new patient tower

Baylor Scott & White–Lake Pointe begins construction on new patient tower

(ROWLETT, TX — June 16, 2017) Construction has started on the first phase of the patient tower for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe. The 75,000 square foot tower will be comprised of three floors and complement the existing acute care facility; its expected completion will be between late 2018 through early […]

Rock Ridge Music Festival to benefit Alzheimer’s Association

Rock Ridge Music Festival to benefit Alzheimer’s Association

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 13, 2017) Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care invites all to its Music Festival at the Rock event supporting the Alzheimer’s Association on Wednesday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Folks will enjoy a full day of family fun, including live music, dancing, local vendors and cookout favorites. […]

Rest Haven holds ribbon cutting for new development

Rest Haven holds ribbon cutting for new development

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 12, 2017) Rest Haven Funeral Home in Rockwall revealed its new hilltop development, The Grove at Rest Haven, with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday, June 11. The Grove at Rest Haven is designed as a place to stroll the pathways, enjoy the gentle rhythm of a swing, […]

Rockwall ISD participates in Summer Meal Program

Rockwall ISD participates in Summer Meal Program

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 12, 2017) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce the Child Nutrition Department will provide sponsorship of the Summer Meal Program. The Federally Funded Summer Meal Programs are a cost-effective way to provide children with meals during the summer months. This year the program will operate at Dobbs Elementary (101 S. Clark […]

Ratcliffe votes to repeal Obama financial regulations

Ratcliffe votes to repeal Obama financial regulations

(WASHINGTON – June 9, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted to undo sweeping regulations enacted under the Dodd-Frank law, which was signed by President Obama in 2010. The Financial CHOICE Act (H.R. 10) passed the U.S. House of Representatives to dismantle Dodd-Frank and open the door for economic growth. “Since Dodd-Frank was passed by a […]

Saving Havens

Saving Havens

Heroic actions revive 84-year-old in YMCA aerobics class (ROCKWALL, TX — June 9, 2017)  Paul Havens may have turned 84 this year, but he hasn’t slowed down for a second. After attending daily exercise classes at the JER Chilton YMCA for the past eight  years, he has become somewhat of a favorite amongst instructors and […]

Rockwall, Heath seniors accept diplomas

Rockwall, Heath seniors accept diplomas

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 9, 2017) Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath seniors proudly walked across the stage to accept their diplomas and begin their life post-high school this week. Graduation ceremonies for Rockwall-Heath High School and Rockwall High School were held on June 6 and 7 (respectively) at the Curtis Culwell Center. Check out the pages below […]

In-Sync Exotics throws big cats a birthday party June 10

In-Sync Exotics throws big cats a birthday party June 10

(WYLIE, TX — June 7, 2017) On Saturday, June 10th, In-Sync Exotics will hold one of their most popular events of the year, the annual Big Cat Birthday Bash.  The event will include face painting, games, prizes, raffles, a visit from mascots Chuffy the tiger and Rory the lion, birthday card decorating, and of course […]

Black Hawk Robotics celebrates successful season with awards ceremony

Black Hawk Robotics celebrates successful season with awards ceremony

(HEATH, TX – June 7, 2017) The Rockwall-Heath High School Black Hawk Robotics team celebrated its state championship-winning season with an awards ceremony recognizing its standout team members on Monday, June 5. The following students were honored with awards during the celebratory event, held in the cafeteria at Rockwall-Heath High School: Darius Day – Team […]

Ben Parks Golf-a-thon a hole in one for kids

Ben Parks Golf-a-thon a hole in one for kids

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 6, 2017) Fourteen golfers played a total of 54 holes and helped raise over $19,000 for the Rockwall Boys and Girls Club during the Ben Parks Golf-a-thon Fore Kids on Monday, June 5. The event, held at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club, also benefited the BGC’s Ben Parks First Tee […]