Tooth fairy visits Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) The students at Doris CullinsLake Pointe Elementary had a surprise visit from the tooth fairy. The fairy (compliments of Rockwall Pediatric Dentistry) stopped by to share ideas for maintaining healthy teeth. First graders at DCLP have been learning how to take care of their teeth during February for Dental Health Month. Submitted by Kristi Leavell. […]

Nebbie names Teacher of the Year

(Rockwall ISD) Nebbie Williams staff selected Geniece Smith as their Teacher of the Year for 2011-12. Smith is the campus resource teacher serving all grade level students. She has taught for 11 years, all of which have been at Nebbie Williams. She has contributed countless hours working with Nebbie students, as well as offering her […]

Rare white tigers, fire-eaters, acrobats head to Frisco

New location for Kelly Miller Circus presented by the Heritage Association: at the NW corner of Frisco Square Boulevard and Frisco Street  When was the last time you were up close and personal to rare white tigers? Casey McCory will be presenting tremendously talented tigers on March 23, 24, and 25th at the Kelly – Miller […]

Hawaiian Falls job fair in Garland attracts hundreds, more job fairs scheduled

Hawaiian Falls to hire more than 1,000 seasonal workers  More than 700 people turned out for Hawaiian Falls’ Job Fair at Firewheel Church in Garland March 6. Hawaiian Falls is holding Job Fairs across Dallas-Fort Worth and in Waco to hire more than 1,000 seasonal workers for its five Texas waterparks. Hawaiian Falls offers job […]

‘Why I Relay’ / In memory of Lance Holland

Rockwall County Relay For Life, April 27-28 “Lance Holland was my brother, not just my brother-in-law,” Dana Macalik stated emphatically. “He began dating my sister, Saundra, when they were just 13 years old. He was a fixture in my family from then on, because they weren’t just high school sweethearts. They married when they were […]

Tarpon, PA: To love and serve others

TLASO. That’s one acronym you won’t see listed among a physician’s professional degrees, but at Tarpon, P.A.in Plano, “To Love and Serve Others” is a required credential for every M.D. and staff member working at the practice. “It’s a high privilege to be a physician. It’s an honored place to be invited into someone’s life […]

Dobbs students host showcase for parents

(Rockwall ISD) Dobbs Elementary sixth graders hosted a showcase of projects which culminated a three-week research study of the decades of the 20th century. Jack Conner shares his time capsule and newspaper, created to reflect the decade of the 1960s, with his mother Richele.           Submitted by Norma Terrell.     […]

Lake Pointe Cancer Center offers Survivorship Program

You may be asking yourself, ‘When do you become a cancer survivor?” According to the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, survivorship begins at the time of diagnosis and continues for the remainder of your life. Our goal at the Lake Pointe Cancer Center is to provide you with information and support needed to ensure your […]