Paint Rowlett: Plein Air Art Competition underway

(Rowlett) August 24, 2013 – There will be a reception and awards presentation for the Paint Rowlett: Plein Air Art Competition at 6:30 p.m.  Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013 at the Rowlett Public Library. Fine artists from Rowlett and surrounding communities will be displaying in 10 different places in Rowlett: The Coyle House, John Samuel & […]

Local CEO named Rising Star Under 40 in Health Care Industry

Local CEO named Rising Star Under 40 in Health Care Industry

Lake Pointe Health Network’s, Brett Lee, recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review (Rowlett) August 22, 2013 – Brett Lee, chief executive officer of Lake Pointe Health Network, has been honored as one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s 25 “Rising Stars” under age 40 in the health care profession. The magazine, one of the industry’s leading publications on […]

Local group to clean litter from Lake Ray Hubbard

Volunteers pitch in as part of Keep Texas Waterways Clean Program  Kayak Instruction Foundation will provide a free, two hour kayak rental in exchange for a bag of “lake trash” (Rowlett) August 20, 2013 –  Local volunteers are banding together to tackle litter in Lake Ray Hubbard, as part of the Keep Texas Waterways Clean program. […]

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 […]

Rowlett Chamber names Business of the Month

(Rowlett) August 15, 2013 – Congratulations to Elite Print Management, the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month! Ambassador Chair James Williams presented the plaque to owners Andrea and Doug Chandler. Elite Print Management, LLC is a family-owned and operated company that brings extensive experience in the printer industry in order to serve the […]

Leadership Rowlett donates to American Cancer Society, Relay for Life

(Rowlett) August 13, 2013 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce thanks the Leadership Rowlett class of 2012-2013 for raising money for the American Cancer Society, Rowlett Relay for Life. Leadership Rowlett participants worked diligently to raise the money for the American Cancer Society, Rowlett Relay for Life. In this photo, Diane Lemmons, President of the Rowlett Chamber […]

Tribute to Kidd Kraddick Aug 15

Tribute to Kidd Kraddick Aug 15

Free public memorial in Dallas will celebrate the extraordinary life of Kidd Kraddick  (Dallas) August 9, 2013 – Fans and “extended family” of the late Kidd Kraddick are invited to a free public celebration of Kidd’s remarkable life next Thursday, August 15th. The “Tribute to Kidd” will begin at 5:30 PM on AT&T Plaza outside of […]

National 811 Day is coming! Can you dig it?

Atmos Energy reminds homeowners and contractors to call 811 before digging into your next outdoor project (Dallas) August 5, 2013 – Before you dig into your next outdoor project, Atmos Energy Corporation is reminding every homeowner, construction crew and do-it-yourselfer to call 811. The reminder comes as utilities across the nation recognize August 11, 2013, […]

Homeschool orchestra offered for Rockwall area instrumentalists

(Rockwall) August 6, 2013 –  The Rockwall School of Music is offering a homeschool orchestra for the 2013-14 school year. The orchestra is open to all homeschool students in the greater Rockwall area. Instrumentalists with one or more years of experience are invited to participate. More experienced players are invited to audition for an advanced level […]