HEATH, TX. (August 8, 2014) The Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers attended Crowd Pleasers Line Camp from August 1st-3rd in Grapevine. Several members recieved individual awards as well as team awards. Kick Master awards were given to Brooke Resseguie, Sarah Schneider and Allison Strother. Star Dancer awards were given to Shawnee Gillham and Audrey Lawrence. The Highsteppers performed a […]
ROWLETT, TX (June 5, 2014) The Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission awarded its annual Young Artists Exhibit prizes at the Rowlett City Council Meeting on May 20th. The Young Artist Exhibit is a regional competition sponsored annually by City’s Arts and Humanities Commission. Its purpose is to recognize talented young artists, as well as their […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 5, 2014) Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County recently received two Program Excellence Awards from the North Texas Area Council of Boys & Girls Clubs of America at the Texas Area Council and Youth of the Year Conference in Austin. The Club received Honor Awards for Program Excellence in The […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (February 10, 2014) During their recent Annual Board Meeting, Rockwall County Helping Hands honored several volunteers for their outstanding service to the nonprofit critical assistance agency in 2013. Among those honored were: • ATMOS Energy ATMOS Energy was awarded the Ethel Moss Award for distinguished service and outstanding commitment to the mission and […]
(ROCKWALL-May 20, 2013)Friends of the Rockwall County Library has suspended meetings for the summer but will resume regular meetings on September 10. At the May 14 meeting, President Kathy Melston recognized outstanding volunteers and presented the prestigious Hartman Award to Darlene Bealmear. Bealmear was cited for her participation in the Library Building Committee, work with Pumpkin […]
Visit Taste of Rockwall & Business Expo PHOTO GALLERY (ROCKWALL-April 13, 2013) The Taste of Rockwall and Business Expo celebrated its 20th anniversary on April 11, and the event offered a wide variety of Rockwall’s best restaurants and businesses. Like the city itself, the Business Expo and Taste of Rockwall has grown each year with […]
(ROWLETT-March 20, 2013) Entries are due Monday, April 29 for the Annual Rowlett Writing Contest presented by the Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission. Divisions: Youth – Grades 1 through 12 Adult 18 – years and older Categories: Short Works (plays, essays, etc.) – 15-30 minutes in length Short Story – 1-3 pages […]
(ROWLETT-March 8, 2013) Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett would like to congratulate Trish Batsell, the director of critical care services, on her achievement as a D Magazine 2013 Excellence in Nursing finalist in the intensive care category. The Excellence in Nursing nominees are those who have gone above and beyond in their profession. Batsell has worked with […]
(ROWLETT-February 28, 2013) Lake Pointe Medical Center recently received four Cigna Center of Excellence designations. Cigna’s program evaluates and recognizes hospitals with positive patient outcomes and high cost-efficiency measures. Participating hospitals meeting specific quality and cost-efficiency criteria are designated as a COE by procedure and condition. LPMC received COE designations in the following areas: chronic obstructive pulmonary […]
Local businesses, members recognized for service to Chamber, community (ROCKWALL-January 11, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Partnership Awards & Appreciation Gala Jan. 10, recognizing area businesses and individuals for outstanding contributions to the Chamber and community over the past year. The Rockwall High School Jazz Band set the tone for the “All That […]