ROCKWALL, TX (July 7, 2014) On Saturday, June 28th, a few Rockwall area swimmers participated in the North Texas Lifeguard games held in Denton. Two teams from Rockwall entered – the Sea Dragons with Ruth Huffman, Sammy Mears, Amelia Warren and Nicole Bruner, and the Krazy Krakens, with Forrest Harbin, Jack Conner, Janelle Hummingbird and […]
ROWLETT, TX (July 7, 2014) Lake Pointe Medical Center is taking steps to address a pervasive unmet community health need. On July 16, the hospital, located in Rowlett, will begin offering BreakThru™ services. The BreakThru service is the first of its kind in Dallas and addresses the distinct needs of patients seeking to take the first step […]
UPDATE (August 5, 2014) LOCATION CHANGE! We just word that the Conference on Water Solutions described below has been moved to the County Extension Office, 915 Whitmore Ste. B, Rockwall, TX 75087. A conference on water solutions ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX. (July 3, 2014) On Saturday August 9 from 10 – 1 pm the Rockwall County Master […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (July 2, 2014) Last week, Rockwall welcomed a new restaurant into its rapidly expanding collection. General Manager Adam Shumaker cut the ribbon on a new Luby’s and Fuddruckers joint concept, and guests rushed inside to get their first taste of the new cuisine. The Luby’s-Fuddruckers combo is the third of its kind, with cousins […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 1, 2014) Beginning July 1, boaters must drain all water from their boat and on-board receptacles before leaving or approaching a body of fresh water anywhere in Texas. The new Texas Parks and Wildlife Department regulation is designed to help combat the further spread of zebra mussels and other invasive species. It […]
Lake Pointe Medical Center Shares Fireworks Safety Tips for July Fourth ROCKWALL,TX. (June 30, 2014) As the weather heats up and families migrate outdoors, winter toys are traded in for sunscreen and sand pails. The summer months promise warm days and one of the most anticipated night: the Fourth of July. While fireworks are beautiful […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 30, 2014) Healthgrades, a national company that compiles healthcare quality and safety ratings, recently released their list of top performers in patient safety. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall is pleased to announce, for the second year in a row, that they are included as a Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient. The hospitals […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (June 27, 2014) ‘Relationship Banker’ is printed on Dorothy Spradlin’s business cards for BB&T Bank, Rockwall Branch. The word relationship is defined as “the state of connectedness between two or more persons.” A Relationship Banker must be outgoing, professional, have good communication skills and a strong work ethic. Perfect match – Dorothy’s business cards […]
HEATH/ROCKWALL,TX. (June 27, 2014) In healthcare, we thrive on change – especially when it arrives as expanded health care offerings, new specialties, technology and other avenues of growth. Last year, Texas Health Rockwall conducted a Community Health Needs Assessment to better understand the health status and needs of our community. This assessment, which you can […]
ROCKWALL/ HEATH, TX. (June 27, 2014) For several months I walked my dog along the farm road that crosses the creek bordering our neighborhood. Barricades had closed the road to traffic while a road crew worked to replace an old, unsafe bridge with a better one. Without trucks and SUV’s whizzing by, it felt like […]