(ROWLETT, TX – May 7, 2015) High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common condition found in people of all ages. If left untreated, it can cause harm to a body’s organs and lead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure and other health problems without a person even know it’s occurring. There are […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2015) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt participated in a panel discussion with other area mayors this morning at the Dallas Athletic Club. He was joined by Garland Mayor Douglas Athas, Mesquite Mayor John Monoco, Rowlett Mayor Todd Gottel, and Sunnyvale Mayor Jim Phaup. The panel, entitled “Mayor’s Forum – What’s Going on […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – May 3, 2015) It was a beautiful day for the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event, Relay for Life, held Saturday, May 2 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall . Here are a few photos from the day’s events, which included opening remarks by Cindy Paris, president of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall; […]
(GARLAND, TX – May 11, 2015) Additional safety measures will be in place for Garland ISD’s Board of Trustees work session Tuesday evening. Guests will notice an increased presence by district Security and Garland Police as a precautionary measure. They will also be required to enter the building through the south annex doors closest to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 30, 2015) Former U.S. Navy fighter pilot J. Waymon Rose, a resident of Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rockwall, is one of six senior veterans selected to soar the skies over Dallas-Fort Worth in a World War II era bi-plane. The “Day of Recognition” is made possible by […]
(GARLAND, TX – April 24, 2015) Leadership Garland will host “Garland Gives Day” in which approximately 10 community service projects will be completed. One of those projects is a unique photo scavenger hunt that will benefit multiple outreach organizations in the city. Known as the Get to Know Garland Race, the event will begin at Garland Fire Station 1 […]
(ROWLETT, TX – April 27, 2015) Rowlett’s Community Health Paramedic Program, a partnership between Lake Pointe Health Network and Rowlett Fire Rescue, was presented with the Tenet Clinical Innovation Award. The Tenet Clinical Innovation Award honors one hospital each year for incorporating new and innovative ways to drive improvements in patient care. Established last year, Rowlett’s […]
Lavon Lake, Jim Chapman Lake reach normal conservation levels Additional rain and runoff could require water releases for flood control (WYLIE, TX – April 28, 2015) Recent rain events have helped fill Lavon Lake and Jim Chapman Lake, key water supply reservoirs for the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), to normal conservation levels. As […]
(ROWLETT, TX – April 21, 2015) Bring the entire family to the Rowlett Community Centre (5300 Main Street) to honor fallen military heroes at the Memorial Day Celebration featuring Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event begins with the Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. in front of […]
(ROWLETT, TX – April 20, 2015) Lake Pointe Health Network, based in Rowlett, was recently selected as one of the Dallas Business Journal’s Healthiest Employers in North Texas for remarkable dedication to providing a healthy workplace. LPHN received the No. 20 ranking in the large company category. This is the third consecutive year LPHN has received the […]