(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 […]
(Rockwall) August 2, 2013 – The City of Rockwall is now accepting applications for students who wish to be considered for the 2013-2014 Rockwall Youth Advisory Council (YAC). Students wishing to be considered must be freshmen through seniors who reside within the city limits of the City of Rockwall. The purpose of the Rockwall YAC is […]
(Rockwall) August 19, 2013 – This is no fantasy. Your life will be nothing but rainbows and unicorns when this happy little dog is near. Kibbee is a roly-poly bundle of sweetness and light. He’s a complete failure as a chihuahua, since he’s always smiling, friendly and patient. When Kibbee’s face lights up, you’ll know you’ll never […]
August 18, 2013 – Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale will offer a lecture 3:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, about steps people can take to avoid knee pain and damage. Dr. Jeff Zhao, an orthopedic surgeon, will share advice and discuss treatment options. There is no charge for the lecture. It will be in the […]
(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 […]
(Rockwall) August 17, 2013 – Auditions will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 5 at Rockwall Community Playhouse, located at 609 E. Rusk, for the musical comedy “Nuncrackers.” Bring a headshot, resume, 16 bars of a prepared classic Christmas song to sing and be prepared for a cold reading from the script. Callbacks, if […]
(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, […]
(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. […]
(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Family Healthcare of Rockwall with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Family Healthcare of Rockwall is a Family Practice serving all ages 2 and up in the North Rockwall community. Your health is important to them and they are dedicated to providing […]
(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 […]