(GARLAND ISD, TX – June 1, 2015) Welcoming a new member to its Board of Trustees, Garland ISD swore in Robert Selders Jr. May 26. He won the Place 6 election this month with a campaign focused on student health. “I believe that healthy children lead to healthier communities, which benefits everybody. I am really […]
(GARLAND ISD, TX – May 26, 2015) Honoring the district’s top graduates, Garland ISD held its annual Senior Summit Luncheon May 19. The top 10 from each high school, as well as two top seniors from Memorial Pathway Academy, were invited to celebrate with their families and a teacher who most influenced their educational career. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 22, 2015) Mrs. Stecker’s 3rd grade class at Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary had a great time at their annual Career Day! The students got to see and hear about some “Careers on Wheels.” An EMT team from Children’s Medical City Hospital brought an ambulance for students to get an inside look at […]
(ROWLETT, TX – May 19, 2015) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recognizes not only businesses who give outstanding service to the community, but also individual Chamber members who dedicate themselves to serving the community and Chamber. This month the Chamber recognizes Michael Gallops as its May Business Member of the Month for his service. Michael […]
(ROWLETT, TX – May 19, 2015) Lake Pointe Medical Center received the top grade in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2015 Safety Score, representing the hospital’s continued commitment to delivering safe, high-quality healthcare services to Rowlett, Texas and the surrounding community. The Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Score is a rating system that judges hospitals based on […]
(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 […]