Local nurse named finalist for Excellence Award

(Rowlett) August 19, 2013 – Jackie Cox, emergency services director at Lake Pointe Medical Center, based in Rowlett, was recently named a 2013 South Region Nursing Excellence regional finalist by Nurse.com. Cox is a finalist in the staff/patient management category, one of six categories for the award. The Nursing Excellence Awards honor superior nurses in regions […]

‘Mayor for a Day’ takes grand tour of Rockwall

(Rockwall) August 18, 2013 – Brenden Staley was declared Rockwall’s Mayor for a Day on Aug. 16 by Rockwall Mayor David Sweet. Brenden received the honor by attending a fundraiser for a fireman killed in the West, TX fertilizer plant explosion. Mayor Brenden toured City Hall, Fire station #1, the Rockwall Police Department & Rockwall […]

RISD New Teacher Breakfast celebrates educators, recognizes businesses

(Rockwall) August 18, 2013 – New teachers and employees joining the Rockwall ISD gathered at RockwallHigh School this morning along with local dignitaries, business leaders, school board members and citizens to kick off the 2013-14 school year. The 2013 New Teacher/Employee Breakfast, presented by Timpa Law Office and hosted by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the RISD, […]

Is it Urgent or Emergent?

(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – If your family is like mine, any fun weekend is likely to turn chaotic at a moment’s notice.  Unfortunately, chaos sometimes turns into a critical need for medical attention.  I have come to realize, from experience, that planning ahead for that possibility is as necessary as the weekend grocery list. […]

Helping Hands Health Center welcomes new medical staff members

(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – The Health Center of Helping Hands is pleased to welcome two new mid-level healthcare providers that have joined Nikki Johnston, FNP.  Nikki, a graduate of  Graceland University in Independence, Missouri with a MSN, specializing in Family Nurse Practitioner, has been with the Health Center since September, 2011. Joann Coons is […]

City of Rockwall: Public Safety Announcement

(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – In an effort to ensure that public safety remains a top priority with the City of Rockwall, officials often partner with area agencies for better protection of residents. Recently, the Rockwall Fire Department brokered an agreement with the Rowlett Fire Department to use each other’s Emergency Operations Center in the […]

Rockwall Rock Star of the Year winners announced

(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – Congratulations to the winners of Peghead Guitars’ 2103 Rockwall Rock Star of the Year contest winners! Look at everyone who dressed like a rock star to win $2,500 cash VIEW CONTESTANT PHOTOS ORIGINAL STORY: (Rockwall) July 22, 2013 – Ever dreamed of being in the spotlight? Rockwall has given rise to some […]

Back to School event benefiting Rockwall PAWS Saturday

Back to School event benefiting Rockwall PAWS Saturday

(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – Shop and enjoy a back-to-school celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 17 at Rockwall Ford, 990 E. Interstate 30, benefiting Rockwall PAWS. There will be local vendors, great food, fashion, music, raffle prizes and more. Rockwall Paws works to reduce the number of unwanted or homeless animals […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Britt’s Training Systems

(Rockwall) August 14, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Britt’s Training Systems, located at 205 County Line Road in Rockwall. Recently voted Rockwall’s Best Trainer, Britt’s Training Systems offers strength and fitness training for all ages, with men’s and women’s kettlebell training and children’s athletic programs. “We help people move […]