(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 […]
(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 […]
TICKETS: www.rockwallchamber.org (ROCKWALL, TX – April 13, 2015) Many area restaurants and businesses will be showcasing their offerings this Thursday at the 22nd Annual Taste of Rockwall and Business Expo, hosted by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. The event is sponsored by Lake Pointe Medical Center, and will be 5:30 to 9 p.m. April 16 […]
Baylor-affiliated Hope Clinic Moves into New Facility, Receives Top National Recognition (GARLAND, TX – April 14, 2015) Hope Clinic in Garland has a lot to celebrate these days. The 501(c)3 non-profit, faith-based community clinic has been providing medical care and resources for Garland’s medically indigent since 2002, operating out of small, overcrowded quarters. It recently […]
(HEATH, TX – April 1, 2015) A friend recently told me he was surprised to find out that the Mayor and City Council members are not paid for their service to the City. Somewhat in jest (I think), he followed up with, “Why did you run for Mayor?” As Mayor, I get to talk to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 31, 2015) April 2015 marks Rockwall Urgent Care’s 5th anniversary. Since the clinic opened in 2010, the staff has treated tens of thousands of satisfied patients and offered caring follow-up—all while being active in the communities of Rockwall, Heath, Royse City and Fate. Highlights of the past five years: April 2010 ~ […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 30, 2015) Perennials need to be divided on a regular basis to maintain healthy and vigorous growth. If you do not have space to spread them out then you want to participate in the free Spring Plant and Seed Swap on April 11 sponsored by the Rockwall County Master Gardeners. This […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – March 29, 2015) You’d think Pam and Robert Shives spend each springtime immersed in song. Especially since they live with Dolly Parton, Kitty Wells, Reba McEntire and JLo. But truth be told, the Easter season is relatively tuneless around their Royse City home. That’s because they’re raising a crop of little dogs. […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 29, 2015) Louie Zamperini tasted a heavenly peace as death approached. But he’d made a promise to God during his weeks of floating in a deteriorating raft, gazing at the vast ocean and starry skies. If the Creator of all this could save him from the dangers he faced—hunger, thirst, heat […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 26, 2015) The Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront is participating in Earth Hour on Saturday, March 28, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Millions of people across the globe will switch off their lights for one hour to raise awareness for our planet. The Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront will feature the following special activities: • […]