(ROWLETT/GARLAND ISD, TX – May 19, 2015) Every year, the Epilepsy Foundation of America selects a small group of teens to attend a two-day conference focused on public policy and medical advancements in the field of epilepsy. Rowlett High School student Cole Pettit was one of just 40 teens from across the country invited to […]
Motherly love like gold in this Rockwall County home (ROCKWALL, TX – May 11, 2015) Jeri Fontenot is the richest person in Rockwall County. That’s if you believe Mildred B. Vermont’s famous statement, “Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs in my field, since the payment is pure love.” Jeri is […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – May 8, 2015) As a teacher for over 33-years, I have seen my share of incredible mothers who always put their children first. I have spent years watching tears flow when my kindergarten students handed their mom a clay pot with a flower in it, a sentimental poem about them being so […]
(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 […]