October 8, 2012 – In honor of breast cancer awareness month, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall and the Rockwall Women’s Imaging and Breast Center are offering a discounted mammogram special. The $100 special is available to uninsured patients and includes the radiology fee. Payment must be made at the time of service by cash, check […]
REEL REVIEWS Movie Reviews for Real People (Comedy, PG-13. 112 minutes.) My friends and I were rolling in the aisle and pumping our fists in the air during Pitch Perfect, a “Must See with All of My Girlfriends” kind of movie! I applaud Jason Moore’s feature film directorial debut. Perfect Pitch is like Step […]
Lake Pointe one of only four DFW facilities to offer 3D mammography October 2, 2012 – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join Lake Pointe Medical Center and take the one picture that could save your life or the life of a loved one. They will offer extended hours and weekend hours at all of their imaging locations. They recently […]
September 30, 2012 – Enjoy FREE fun for the whole family at Covington’s Fifth Annual Fall Festival, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 13 at the nursery, 5518 President George Bush Highway at State Highway 66 in Rowlett. Admission is once can of food per person! There will be a hay maze, petting zoo, […]
September 29, 2012 – On Saturday, September 22, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Rockwall County Library, 250-plus Rockwall County residents of all ages observed the First Quarter Moon as part of 2012 International Observe the Moon Night. Despite the extreme light pollution in the library parking lot, the Moon shone brightly as the […]
Dear Sassy, My dog has just been diagnosed with a low thyroid and is currently on medicine. Is there anything that I can do to make sure he stays healthy besides just giving him his med? Stubbie’s Mom Dear Stubbie’s Mom, Hypothyroidism (low thyroid) is the most common endocrine (hormonal) disease of dogs. Cats may […]
September 25, 2012 – Lake Pointe Imaging Center in Rockwall, an expansion of Lake Pointe Health Network, based in Rowlett, recently received the American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Center of Excellence Designation. The BICOE is awarded to breast imaging centers that achieve excellence by seeking and earning accreditation in all of the ACR’s voluntary […]
September 22, 2012: Under the Same Moon On Saturday, September 22, 2012, our planet will celebrate International Observe the Moon Night. Dear reader, please consider yourself invited to the IOMN event in Rockwall at our very own Rockwall County Library. The Rockwall County Library is one of our community’s jewels and I really consider it an […]
Encouraging families to address healthy living during Childhood Obesity Awareness Month September 18, 2012 – September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and the Rockwall YMCA — a leader in youth development and healthy living—wants to help families in Rockwall County understand the risks of childhood obesity and how to incorporate regular physical activity and […]
(Wylie ISD) September 16, 2012 – Wylie East High School will have their first true homecoming now that the alpha class has graduated. Wylie East is holding their first homecoming Friday, September 28 at Wylie Stadium. They will face the Denison Yellow Jackets. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. During the game’s half time, the Raider […]