What not to do when visiting a friend in the hospital

What not to do when visiting a friend in the hospital

(January 24, 2013) Hospital visits.  No one really enjoys them – unless perhaps to celebrate the arrival of a baby.  However at some point you will have a sick or injured family member, friend, or coworker in the hospital.  What should you do?  How long should you visit?  What do you say? For many of […]

Olympian Vince Poscente to present ‘Building a Championship Organization’

Garland Chamber Banquet features motivational keynote speaker Poscente, Garland Symphony Orchestra (GARLAND) January 7, 2013 – Olympian and New York Times best-selling author Vince Poscente will be the guest speaker as the Garland Chamber of Commerce hosts its 81st Annual Banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Hyatt Place Dallas Garland. Join […]

Strike Out Violence Bowling Tournament to benefit New Beginning Center

Strike Out Violence Bowling Tournament to benefit New Beginning Center

(January 24, 2013)  The 10th Annual Strike Out Violence Bowling Tournament benefiting New Beginning Center Women’s Shelter starts at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at Plano Super Bowl. New Beginning Center, located at 218 N. 10th Street in Garland, is a domestic violence nonprofit agency serving Northeast Dallas and Rockwall Counties, fostering an environment of […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes Kick ’em, for the serious soccer player

(ROWLETT-January 23, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Kick’em with a ribbon cutting on Friday, January 18. Pictured cutting the ribbon is President Akm Azad and Heewon Azad. Kick’em a Futsal Training Facility is for the serious soccer player. Futsal, a game incredibly similar to traditional soccer, is played on a smaller […]

Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commision hosts annual Writing Contest

(ROWLETT-January 22, 2013)The Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission presents its annual Rowlett Writing Contest. All entries are due by Monday, April 29. Entries should be mailed or dropped off to the Rowlett Public Library at 3900 Main Street in Rowlett.  Divisions include Youth (grades 1 through 12) and Adult (18 years and older). Categories Short Works […]

Rockwall Citizens Police Academy begins Feb 12

Application deadline Feb. 4 (ROCKWALL-January 22, 2013) The Rockwall Police Department is accepting applications for the Spring 2013 session of the Citizens Police Academy. Pick up an application at the Rockwall Police Department or submit one online at rockwallpolice.org. The online application is located under the forms and information section of the website. Applications are due […]

Lake Pointe earns Employer for Education Excellence Award

Lake Pointe Health Network, based in Rowlett, recently received the Employer for Education Excellence Bronze Level Award by the State Board of Education for its outstanding support of Texas schools. In order to qualify for a Bronze level award, companies must collaborate with school districts in a number of ways and have a policy or […]

Lake Pointe welcomes Sandknop Family Practice

(ROWLETT-January 16, 2013) Lake Pointe Health Network, anchored by Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett, recently expanded it physician network to include the acquisition of Sandknop Family Practice, which offers comprehensive health services for adults and  children,  with a focus on wellness and preventive care. This new addition to the Lake Pointe Medical Partners has […]

Colbert family fundraiser at Joe Willy’s Jan 22

(ROCKWALL-January 12, 2013) Join members of the Rockwall Fire Department, along with friends and family of injured firefighter Devon Colbert from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at Joe Willy’s, 2006 S. Goliad, Suite 200, in Rockwall. Tips and donations will go directly to the Colbert family to help with medical expenses following a […]

Rowlett Lions support Texas Lions Camp for kids with physical, mental challenges

(ROWLETT-January 12, 2013) The Rowlett Lions Club recently provided $60,000 to the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville, Texas. The Texas Lions Camp is a residential camping facility for children with physical disabilities, type 1 diabetes and cancer. The Camp is located in Kerrville on over 500 acres in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, and is designed […]