Rowlett Chamber names Kyoto’s as Business of the Month

(Rowlett) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce was pleased to honor Kyoto Japanese Steak House as Business of the Month for April 2012.  Owner/President Tom Mach accepted the award from Chamber Ambassador Chair Pam Minatrea. Kyoto Japanese Steak House has been providing Rowlett with their first class sushi bar and hibachi grill from their Asian kitchen.  At […]

Charlotte’s Web auditions Saturday at Rockwall Community Playhouse

Auditions for Rockwall Community Playhouse’s Camp Broadway production of Charlotte’s Web, directed by Lloyd Turney,  will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 28 in the theater, located at 609 E. Rusk St. This is a great opportunity for children ages 6-12 living within driving distance to Rockwall. Those wishing to audition should be prepared to sing a […]

Lake Pointe Health Network honored by Texas Hospital Association

April, 2012 – The Texas Hospital Association recently honored Lake Pointe Health Network in Rowlett for 25 years of working together to exceed the needs of patients in Northeast Texas. Lake Pointe Health Network officials were recognized with the 25-year long-time member award, presented to only 10 hospitals in Texas this year. THA Membership Manager […]

Lake Pointe Medical Center joins national Hospital Donor Registration Campaign

Campaign strives to add 300,000 organ donor registrations in the U.S. Lake Pointe Medical Center, a part of the Lake Pointe Health Network, has joined the Hospital Donor Registration Campaign as a Hospital Partner. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, the campaign brings together National Partners, […]

Transportation Safety Administration offers pre-screening for business travelers, frequent flyers

TSA PreP™ can ease your way through airport To help business flyers and other frequent travelers expedite their airport security screenings, the U.S. Transportation Safety Administration introduced TSA PreP™, which pre-screens individuals who volunteer to participate. Certain frequent flyers on Delta Air Lines and American Airlines, as well as certain members of the U.S. Customs and […]

Contemplating a cruise? Safety matters

The tragic grounding of the Costa Concordia along the coast of Italy earlier this year may have you wondering about safety on your next cruise. Cruising is one of the safest of all types of leisure activities and means of transportation. According to the Cruise Lines International Association, “While any accident involving loss of human […]

Reduced adoption fees on VIP pets at Rowlett shelter

Adoption fees lowered now through Saturday, April 21 To make room at the Rowlett Animal Shelter, Friends of Rowlett Animals (FRAs) is sponsoring several adoptions, reducing fees to $25 ($5 for seniors) on VIP pets, including all black dogs and cats, and senior pets. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, current vaccinations, de-worming and disease testing. Plus, […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes Brakes Plus with ribbon cutting

The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Brakes Plus, located at 4902 Rowlett Road, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 10. In addition to excellent brake check and auto brake repair service, Brakes Plus offers tire rotation, oil changes, transmission services and more. Whether it’s power steering, shocks and struts or brake maintenance, […]

Sears Home Appliance Showroom celebrates new ownership

The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce celebrated new ownership for Sears Home Appliance Showroom with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 05, 2012. Sears Home Appliance Showroom, located at 5601 President George Bush Highway, Suite 600 in Rowlett, provides customers with the very best in home appliances from the Sears and Kenmore brands. Stop in […]

Networking event welcomes local technology, engineering talent

Networking event welcomes local technology, engineering talent

Participating startup companies look to fill nearly 100 jobs RoundUp for StartUps is an exciting and different networking event designed to bring together local tech and engineering experts with Dallas-based startups. East Dallas resident Chris Gay, founder of two startups, is the brains behind this inaugural event, and hopes it will help keep the tech-savvy […]