Lake Pointe Health Network announces new Chief Nursing Officer

July 18, 2012 – Lake Pointe Health Network, based in Rowlett, recently appointed Patti Gilliano as its new chief nursing officer. Gilliano is responsible for advising and ensuring outstanding patient care along with improving Lake Pointe’s nationally recognized quality indicator performance. A 26-year nursing veteran, Gilliano has proven strategic-thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills. Prior to […]

Back-to-school shots, sports physicals at Helping Hands

(Rockwall) July 17, 2012 – The Health Center of Helping Hands, located at 102 S. First Street, Suite B in Rockwall, is offering affordable vaccinations and sports physicals. Vaccines are provided for uninsured children and/or children on Texas Medicaid. Children with private insurance are not eligible for the vaccine program. Children must be accompanied by […]

Texas Firefighter Summer Games underway this week

Texas Firefighter Summer Games underway this week

(Lewisville) July 16, 2012 – The 2012 Texas Firefighter Summer Games opened Sunday in Lewisville and will continue for a week of fierce but friendly competition in dozens of events among more than 2,000 firefighters from around the state. The games, formerly called the Texas Firefighter Olympics, previously came to Lewisville in 2000, 2005 and […]

Raising Cane’s to open in Rowlett July 26

Raising Cane’s to open in Rowlett July 26

Wait nearly over for “Caniacs” in Rowlett (Rowlett) July 16, 2012 – Chicken finger lovers passing by the Raising Cane’s restaurant under construction at 4509 Lakeview Parkway can practically taste the premium tenderloins, crinkle-cut fries, Texas Toast, sweet tea and, of course, that secret recipe Cane’s sauce already. Fortunately, they won’t have to let their […]

Destination Weddings: Wedding and Honeymoon in One

If you haven’t attended a destination wedding yet, you probably know someone who has. What’s the attraction of being married far from home? Well, there are a few attributes that make a destination wedding an excellent choice for a growing number of couples. Not least among these is the feeling that you’re stealing away from […]

Bon Appétit: Celebrating Julia’s Centenary

Julia Child, the legendary chef who died in 2004 at age 91, did food lovers a great service when she introduced French cuisine to American audiences. Her television show “The French Chef” premiered in 1963, and the likable chef soon had cooks across America serving julienne-style vegetables, beef simmered in red wine, rich casseroles, creamy […]

Take part in treasure hunt at four Rowlett businesses

Take part in treasure hunt at four Rowlett businesses

(Rowlett) July 13, 2012 – Take part in a treasure hunt through four area businesses during the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce’s Friday Night Live event from 5 to 7 p.m. July 20, hosted by All About Pools, CNS, Dry Clean USA, and Printer Smart. Visit these businesses located in the southwest corner of Lakeview Parkway […]

Chamber to host no-limit Texas Hold ’em fundraiser

Chamber to host no-limit Texas Hold ’em fundraiser

(Rowlett) July 2, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce will host a No-limit Texas Hold ’em Poker Fundraiser at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19 at Bowl-A-Rama in Rowlett. This event will  help the Chamber to continue working to identify and implement programs that will assist in steady and balanced economic growth within the Rowlett […]