(ROWLETT, TX – April 27, 2015) Rowlett’s Community Health Paramedic Program, a partnership between Lake Pointe Health Network and Rowlett Fire Rescue, was presented with the Tenet Clinical Innovation Award. The Tenet Clinical Innovation Award honors one hospital each year for incorporating new and innovative ways to drive improvements in patient care. Established last year, Rowlett’s […]
Lavon Lake, Jim Chapman Lake reach normal conservation levels Additional rain and runoff could require water releases for flood control (WYLIE, TX – April 28, 2015) Recent rain events have helped fill Lavon Lake and Jim Chapman Lake, key water supply reservoirs for the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), to normal conservation levels. As […]
Pick a card! Any card! (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 13, 2015) The first edition of Rockwall County Historical Foundation’s historic playing cards was such a success, by popular demand, a second edition is being produced! You have another opportunity to be a part of Rockwall County history. Sponsorships are available on a first come, […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 27, 2015) With Election Day fast approaching and early voting underway, locals were provided a great opportunity to get to know the candidates for the upcoming county-wide elections during the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s Candidate Meet-and-Greet event held Tuesday, April 22 at the Rockwall County Library. Those in attendance […]
Nominations for seniors being accepted (ROCKWALL, TX – April 27, 2015) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is preparing for Older Americans Day, a time when communities across the country honor senior adults. A public celebration is set for 1 p.m. Friday, May 22 at the Rockwall County Library. This year’s theme is “Get […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 27, 2015) First grade students in Tracy Childers’ class at Cullins Lakepointe Elementary recently completed Flat Stanley projects. After listening to a story about a little boy named Stanley who was made flat because a bulletin board fell on him, students designed their own Flat Stanley’s. Students practiced their friendly letter […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 27, 2015) Here’s Snickers! Snickers is as sweet as can be and loves everyone. She ended up in the shelter with two small puppies, but Rockwall Pets took the whole family into a loving foster home and now she is ready to find a home of her own. Snickers’ adoption fee […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 24, 2015) Heritage Christian Academy’s boys golf team placed third in the TAPPS North Region Regional at Canyon Golf Course on April 21. The team was edged out by regional winners Waco Vanguard and runner-up Midland Trinity. HCA had two individuals who placed as well: Reagan Oliver tied for sixth place, […]
(FATE, TX – April 24, 2015) The 24th Annual Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Trail Ride is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, beginning at the northeast corner of Ben Payne Road and SH 66 in Fate. Lunch will be at 11:30 a.m.; the trail ride starts at 1. The cost is $20 ticket, which includes the lunch […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 24, 2015) J.E.R. Chilton YMCA of Rockwall volunteer Barbara Lee was honored with the Sam G. Winstead Volunteer of the Year Award for her substantial volunteer efforts to the Chilton YMCA’s swim team during the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas’s 130th Annual Meeting held at the Belo Mansion on Thursday, April 9. The […]