HeartChase: community event to fight heart disease, stroke

Team registration underway, sponsorships still available Rockwall) September 12, 2012 – For people who enjoy friendly competition, the American Heart Association’s HeartChase is a community event that provides a fun new way to support a great cause, and it’s coming to Rockwall from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 20, at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium. Think Amazing […]

Cat adoption fees lowered at Rowlett Animal Shelter

Cat adoption fees lowered at Rowlett Animal Shelter

Through Saturday, September 22 To make room at the Rowlett Animal Shelter, Friends of Rowlett Animals is sponsoring adoptions for all cats in the Shelter, reducing fees to $25 ($5 for seniors). They are in urgent need of at least 10 cat adoptions this next week. They also have reduced fees for some VIP pets […]

Do dogs dream?

Do dogs dream?

Dear Sassy, Does my dog dream when he sleeps? Signed, Dreamer Dear Dreamer, Most dog owners have watched their beloved dog’s feet twitch or make running motions in their sleep.  My dad used to say our dog was “chasing rabbits” in his sleep.  Some dogs (uh hum..Sassy) also appear to talk in their sleep with […]

Lake Pointe Medical celebrates 25 years

September 10, 2012 – Lake Pointe Medical Center, based in Rowlett, is celebrating its 25th anniversary of being in operation. LPMC serves the residents of Rockwall, Rowlett, Royse City and the surrounding communities. Opening its doors on February 11, 1987, LPMC was home to 67 employees and quickly began recruiting local volunteers – including Rockwall resident, Charlene […]

Chamber welcomes Ideal Balance, Chiropractic Wellness Center

September 9, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Ideal Balance, located at 6800 Heritage Parkway, Suite 200 in Rockwall. Ideal Balance is a Chiropractic Wellness Center that strives for excellence through superior patient treatment, education and satisfaction. In practice as well as online, surrounding area residents will […]

Rowlett Chamber recognizes September Business of the Month

(Rowlett) September 9, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce is pleased to honor Massage Envy as Business of the Month for September  2012. Ambassador Chair, James Williams presented the award to Owner, Richard Klics.  Also pictured are Clinic Administrator, Morgan Tucker and Owner, April Klics. Criteria for this award includes:  Modeling high ethical standards, […]

BEST donations benefit staff and students

(Garland ISD) September 9, 2012 – A popular saying states, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Garland ISD believes it takes a community to educate a student. That’s why GISD’s BEST Education Foundation partners with local businesses, benefactors, and corporations. In August, the Garland-based production plant of Raytheon held its third-annual “Fill the […]

Garland ISD Board approves 2012-13 budget and tax rate

(Garland ISD) September 9, 2012 – The Garland ISD Board of Trustees hosted a public hearing, then later approved the district’s 2012-13 budget and tax rate at its Aug. 28 school board meeting. The hearing was held at the Harris Hill Administration Building, in accordance with Texas Property Tax Code, allowing for public comment. After […]

Rockwall police capture serial home burglary suspects

(Rockwall) September 7, 2012 –  On Thursday, September 6, at approximately 8:45 am, officers with the Rockwall Police Department arrested four people believed to be the suspects in a series of residential burglaries. Over the past two and a half weeks, multiple reports of weekday burglaries were received from residents of Rockwall.  In each of […]