Inspire Financial Group makes special delivery to Minnie’s Food Pantry

(January 22, 2013) Employees of Richardson-based Inspire Financial Group recently delivered bins and crates overflowing with groceries to Minnie’s Food Pantry. The food items were collected during the company’s Christmas party  – a perfect time for giving and something that Inspire Financial employees look forward to doing each year. Minnie’s Food Pantry is one of […]

Lake Pointe earns Employer for Education Excellence Award

Lake Pointe Health Network, based in Rowlett, recently received the Employer for Education Excellence Bronze Level Award by the State Board of Education for its outstanding support of Texas schools. In order to qualify for a Bronze level award, companies must collaborate with school districts in a number of ways and have a policy or […]

Lake Pointe welcomes Sandknop Family Practice

(ROWLETT-January 16, 2013) Lake Pointe Health Network, anchored by Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett, recently expanded it physician network to include the acquisition of Sandknop Family Practice, which offers comprehensive health services for adults and  children,  with a focus on wellness and preventive care. This new addition to the Lake Pointe Medical Partners has […]

City of Rockwall honors top employees

(ROCKWALL-January 15, 2013) Top employees were recently recognized by the City of Rockwall for their dedication and service, including Employee of the Year Donny Delgado of the Street Department. “It’s really nice to know there are still some honest people out there,” said Assistant City Manager and Director of Street Maintenance Brad Griggs, explaining that […]

Lake Pointe opens Emergency Department, Imaging Center in Wylie

New facility kicking off 2013 by creating nearly 100 new jobs  (January 11, 2013) Residents of Wylie no longer have to travel far for high quality, 24-hour emergency services thanks to the new Lake Pointe Emergency Departmentand Diagnostic Imaging Center, which are departments of Rowlett-based Lake Pointe Health Network . The $10 million ED and […]

Rockwall Chamber hosts annual awards gala

Rockwall Chamber hosts annual awards gala

Local businesses, members recognized for service to Chamber, community  (ROCKWALL-January 11, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Partnership Awards & Appreciation Gala Jan. 10, recognizing area businesses and individuals for outstanding contributions to the Chamber and community over the past year. The Rockwall High School Jazz Band set the tone for the “All That […]

Park Place Motorcars donates bikes to Cowboy Santas

(January 10, 2013) Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth donated more than a dozen bicycles to the Cowboy Santas program, helping children 12 years old and younger receive gifts during the holidays. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and Mae Gray-Rossi, executive director of Cowboy Santas, recently accepted the bicycles. For more than 30 years, volunteers along […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes Dave Spooner Photography

(ROWLETT-January 9, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Dave Spooner Photography with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, January 8. Dave loves to capture beauty, action and memories frozen in a moment of time in his photography. For family portraits, weddings, or other special events, contact Dave at 972-765-4373 (or text) or […]

Dallas company introduces biometrics device for measuring workout performance

Spree to be unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas (DALLAS-January 5, 2013) The most advanced technology for measuring optimal workout performance will be introduced at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas January 8-11. Spree, a revolutionary biometrics device that analyzes the three most important variables in every fitness routine – body temperature, […]

Crafter’s Co-Op: Little shop with a big heart

(Wylie – January 2, 2013) Since marrying in 1999, Dwight and Terry Lancaster dedicated their lives to service. It started with founding Bethesda Nursing Home Ministry and led up to the 2011 opening of the Crafter’s Co-op store in historic downtown Wylie. Crafter’s Co-op provides a retail outlet for the creative works of about 90 crafters, […]