Lake Pointe earns ‘A’ for patient safety for second time this year

(DALLAS – December 3, 2012) –Lake Pointe Medical Center based in Rowlett recently received an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. This is the second A rating that Lake Pointe Medical Center has received from The Leapfrog Group. The A […]

Chamber welcomes KB’s Brats to Rowlett

(ROWLETT – December 4, 2012) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member KB’S Brats with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, November 29. KB’s Brats is a mom and son established operation with a great crew to help create a truly authentic atmosphere where German flavor meets American taste. “All of our brats are as […]

Kroger receives Corporation of the Year honor

Center for Nonprofit Management recognizes retailer’s hunger-relief commitment in North Texas  (DALLAS – December 3, 2012) The Center for Nonprofit Management recently named Kroger the Corporation of the Year at the 2012 A Night of Life ceremony in Dallas.  The North Texas Food Bank, the leading hunger-relief agency in Dallas serving families in 13 counties, nominated Kroger […]

Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale expands Emergency Department

(Sunnyvale – December 2, 2012) Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale added seven beds to its emergency department recently, doubling the department’s bed count. The $100,000 expansion to the acute-care hospital, which celebrated its third anniversary in late September, will better accommodate the more than 500,000 people in its growing service area. Patient visits to […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Rockwall awarded an “A” for Patient Safety

(Rockwall, November 30, 2012) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits.  The A score was awarded in the latest update to the Hospital Safety ScoreSM.  The Hospital Safety Score was compiled under […]

Dallas businessman J.E.R. ‘Bob’ Chilton donates $2.5M to Rockwall YMCA

Rockwall Y to unveil new logo, change its name to J.E.R. ‘Bob’ Chilton YMCA (Rockwall – November 29, 2012) Dallas businessman and philanthropist J.E.R. “Bob” Chilton of Heath announced today that he is donating $2.5 million to the Rockwall County YMCA. The gift is the second largest donation the Dallas Y has received in its 127-year […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Luna de Noche at The Harbor

(November 29, 2012) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Luna De Noche Tex Mex with a ribbon cutting ceremony during a special event at The Harbor on Tuesday, November 27. Luna De Noche, located at 2095 Summer Lee Drive, Suite 105, strives to make each dinner guest comfortable and satisfied by offering great food, made with the […]

Texas Health Rockwall receives designation for newborn, infant health guidelines

(Rockwall – November 28, 2012) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall has earned the Texas Ten Step Program facility designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services. The Texas Ten Step Program encourages breastfeeding as the preferred method of feeding for newborns and infants. Recognizing the relationship between breastfeeding and improved newborn and infant health, […]