Baylor Scott & White–Lake Pointe begins construction on new patient tower

Baylor Scott & White–Lake Pointe begins construction on new patient tower

(ROWLETT, TX — June 16, 2017) Construction has started on the first phase of the patient tower for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe. The 75,000 square foot tower will be comprised of three floors and complement the existing acute care facility; its expected completion will be between late 2018 through early […]

Rockwall LULAC president to be part of panel discussion on ‘Sanctuary Cities’ bill

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 13, 2017) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) president Sol Villasana will be on a panel organized by the Rockwall County Democratic Party to discuss Senate Bill 4 (SB4), the law recently signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott aimed at so-called “sanctuary cities.” Also on the panel […]

Rockwall ISD participates in Summer Meal Program

Rockwall ISD participates in Summer Meal Program

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 12, 2017) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce the Child Nutrition Department will provide sponsorship of the Summer Meal Program. The Federally Funded Summer Meal Programs are a cost-effective way to provide children with meals during the summer months. This year the program will operate at Dobbs Elementary (101 S. Clark […]

Meet Bahama Mama, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 12, 2017) Bahama Mama wants to do nothing more than wiggle her way into your heart! This girl is a happy, lovable wiggle-butt who brings a smile to every face she meets. She’s a compact girl who weighs just under 40 pounds. She’s made friends with every dog she’s met so […]

Ratcliffe votes to repeal Obama financial regulations

Ratcliffe votes to repeal Obama financial regulations

(WASHINGTON – June 9, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted to undo sweeping regulations enacted under the Dodd-Frank law, which was signed by President Obama in 2010. The Financial CHOICE Act (H.R. 10) passed the U.S. House of Representatives to dismantle Dodd-Frank and open the door for economic growth. “Since Dodd-Frank was passed by a […]