ROWLETT, TX (Dec. 18, 2014) As flu cases in North Texas continue to climb, Maria Sparks, infection control nurse at Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett, breaks down five common myths associated with the flu shot. MYTH #1 – “The flu shot can give you the flu.” Flu vaccines are made from killed influenza […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 18, 2014) Many would say this is a stupid question…”Of course the angels sing! Haven’t you read the Bible!?” Well…what do you say? It is an interesting question. Do angels sing and is there evidence for it? This may be a big revelation to many folks, but the Bible isn’t explicit in […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Dec. 17, 2014) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which is on its way to nearly 18,000 homes throughout Rockwall and Heath this week. To submit your good news and events for publication, email . Our 24-page, full color, hyper-local print edition is published 8x/year (about every 45 days) and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 8, 2014) When Eddie and Sarah Walker decided to transform their ranch and youth camp near Rockwall into a Christmas wonderland, they had no idea how the idea would take off. Now people from across the Metroplex and far beyond are snatching up tickets to the December attraction called “Southern Lights” at […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 17, 2014) You may be surprised at the condition of the Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County offices. Thanks to Leadership Rockwall, volunteers and donors – this can change, and it will allow to organization to do even more to help nourish the homebound elderly in our community. Blue Ribbon […]
Business sponsorships available ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 4, 2014) Rockwall Indoor Sports Expo, R.I.S.E., will present its 9th Annual Mistletoe Soccer Tournament on Friday, Dec. 19, followed by the Mistletoe Carnival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20. Team sign ups are underway now for the soccer tournament. Registration deadline is Dec. 15. The […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 1, 2014) Rest Haven is again providing a special way for families to honor the memory of their loved ones this holiday season. Beginning Monday, December 1st, Angel Wing Remembrance Trees will be placed at each of the three Rest Haven Funeral Homes in Rockwall, Rowlett, and Royse City. The community is […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 16, 2014) While opening our Christmas envelopes from my grandparents, I noticed Uncle Harry grinning, shifting on the couch. He was up to something—a practical joke that we’d talk about for Christmases to come. We all have Christmas traditions; things we do, food we eat, places we go to celebrate the Christ […]
ROWLETT, TX (Dec. 16, 2014) Lake Pointe Medical Center achieved their third Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Associationwho work to promote excellence in nursing and health care globally through renowned credentialing programs that certify and recognize individual nurses in specialty practice areas. The Pathway to Excellence […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 16, 2014) The Rockwall High School Stingerettes hosted a Holiday Dance Clinic on December 6th. The fun afternoon consisted of dance, games, crafts, refreshments and story time with Santa. The girls were also invited to perform their dance at the Stingerette Holiday Extravaganza the following week. Submitted by Rhonda Franks. To share […]