Meals on Wheels volunteer Jim Otto in the spotlight

Meals on Wheels volunteer Jim Otto in the spotlight

ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 22, 2014) Meals on Wheels Senior Services recently recognized Jim Otto as Volunteer Spotlight for the month of December. “Jim is one of our super subs we see frequently, sometimes 3,4 even 5 times a week.  Always professional and always with a smile even when he takes in 2 or 3 drivers […]

Newcomers welcome DA Culpepper, plan February meeting

ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 22, 2014) The Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends proudly welcomed Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney Kenda L. Culpepper as the guest speaker at their January meeting. Culpepper has served on numerous committees and received much acclaim for her outstanding accomplishments. Her extremely relevant and interesting program revealed the epidemic problem of identity […]

Heart-healthy DASH diet tops overall rankings for 4th straight year

ROCKWALL (January 22, 2014) Days before American Heart Month begins Feb. 1, one heart-healthy diet plan has again drawn praise from medical experts for its ability to help prevent diseases such as diabetes and heart disease — the leading cause of death for both men and women, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. […]

Online ticket sales begin Feb 1 for Rockwall Women’s League Charity Ball 2014

Online reservations available February 1 To purchase tickets prior to February 1, contact Alison Fox at (214) 883-4721 or  ROCKWALL (January 21, 2014) The Rockwall Women’s League Annual Charity Ball is set for April 12, 2014 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. The nonprofit organization is celebrating its 40th anniversary in style, with Club 40: Jazz at […]

Lake Pointe appoints new Chief Nursing Officer

ROWLETT (January 21, 2014)  Lake Pointe Health Network, based in Rowlett, recently appointed Jeanne Reeves as its new chief nursing officer. Reeves is responsible for advising and ensuring outstanding patient care along with improving LPHN’s nationally recognized quality indicator performance. “Lake Pointe is especially honored to have Jeanne Reeves as its new CNO,” said Brett Lee, […]

Meet Sophia, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Sophia, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL (January 20, 2019) That big sigh of relief came from Sophia. Her solemn expression is masking her newfound joy. She’s thrilled that she’s finally finished having puppies. Yes, they were adorable and lovable, but there’s only so much work a mother can do. Sophia is finished with motherhood, so she’s ready for her own puppy-like playtime. […]

Rowlett Little Sweetheart Dance Feb 8

ROWLETT (January 20, 2014) Rowlett’s Little Sweetheart Dance for fathers and their daughters will be 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, February 8 at Rowlett Community Centre. Western theme. Special appearance by Miss Texas. Register at the Community Centre or online at rowlett.com/parksandrec. Tickets are $30/couple before January 20, or $40/couple after January 20. $15 for […]

Chocolate Indulgence Feb 7 benefiting Women in Need

Chocolate Indulgence Feb 7 benefiting Women in Need

ROCKWALL (January 20, 2014) Enjoy handcrafted chocolate, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment and dancing at the 1st annual Chocolate Indulgence fundraiser benefiting Women In Need, a safe shelter for victims of domestic violence. The event will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 7 at Allure Restaurant, 501 Yacht Club Drive. Believing that all homes should […]

Strike out domestic violence at New Beginning Center bowling event Saturday

January 16, 2014 – Come bowl with New Beginning Center friends and supporters to help end family violence in our local community. Every year the friends of New Beginning Center gather for a day of fun to make a change in our community. Teen dating violence and family violence needs to end you can help […]

Rotary names Student of Honor from Pullen Elementary

Rotary names Student of Honor from Pullen Elementary

ROCKWALL (January 14, 2014) Ainsley Forrester was recently presented the Rotary Club’s Student of Honor Award at the January 9th  lunch meeting. Ainsley attends Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary, and was honored for her outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Renee Demianovich, Principal at Pullen, presented the award. Information and photo by Greg Caffarel, Rotary. To share your good […]