Drop off Toys for Tots at Rest Haven chapels

(ROCKWALL/ROWLETT/ROYSE CITY, TX – October 26, 2015) Rest Haven Funeral Home’s locations in Rockwall, Rowlett and Royse City will again serve as donation/drop off sites for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots.  “It is a privilege for us to be part of the Toys for Tots campaign again this year,” said Dewayne Cain, President […]

Rest Haven’s Angel Wing Trees help families remember

(ROCKWALL/ROYSE CITY/ROWLETT – October 26, 2015) Rest Haven is again providing a special way for families to honor the memory of their loved ones this holiday season. Beginning Monday, December 1, Angel Wing Remembrance Trees will be placed at each of the three Rest Haven Funeral Homes in Rockwall, Rowlett and Royse City. The community […]

Lake Pointe Medical receives Ten Step Program Designation for Improving Health Outcomes of Mothers, Infants

(ROWLETT, TX) Lake Pointe Medical Center has earned the Texas Ten Step Program facility designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services. This designation signifies a positive step toward improving the health of newborns and infants and allows LPMC to join a growing number of Texas birth facilities that are supporting new mothers and their decision […]

Area mayors highlight their city’s developments during forum with Ebby Halliday Realtors

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 29, 2015) Ebby Halliday Realtors was treated to an informative presentation regarding several upcoming projects from the cities of Rockwall, Heath, Garland and Rowlett during a Mayors’ Forum held on Sept. 16 at Waterview Golf Club. The real estate agency welcomed Rowlett Mayor Todd Gottel, Garland Mayor Douglas Athas, Rockwall Mayor […]

Spotlight on Sparks, our featured Rowlett pet

(ROWLETT, TX – September 3, 2015) Sparks, a one-year-old male Catahoula Leopard dog, is such a charmer! This boy is so sweet and joyful. He gets along great with other dogs and loves people. He’d be a kid’s best friend. He’ll play fetch with his toys all day, especially the squeaky ones. But he’ll also […]

Lake Pointe Medical Center Joins Statewide Effort to Improve Breastfeeding Rates

(ROWLETT, TX – August 31, 2015) Lake Pointe Medical Center has joined the Texas Ten Step Star Achiever Breastfeeding Learning Collaborative, a five-year quality improvement project aimed at developing facility environments that support a mother’s choice to breastfeed. Currently, only 21.3 percent of Texas mothers exclusively breastfeed for six months – the AAP recommendation. Breastfeeding […]

Students, Noon Exchange Club of Garland partner to donate back-to-school items

GARLAND,TX. (August 18, 2015) Two Garland ISD high school drill teams and a local organization recently came together to help students in need. Volunteers from the Sachse High School Swingsters and the South Garland High School Southern Belles helped the Noon Exchange Club of Garland donate hundreds of back-to-school items to three local organizations—the Child […]

Men and Ladies of Honor to host 5k to ‘shine a light on fatherlessness’

(ROWLETT, TX – August 13, 2015) Mark your calendar and save the date for Saturday, November 7th,when The Men and Ladies of Honor/Honor Academy, a locally based international organization and member of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, will host a night-time 5k in Rowlett. The event will include a fun run, vendor booths and activities […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes The Jaroszewski Group – Allstate Agency

ROWLETT,TX. (July 15, 2015) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed their newest member, The Jaroszewski Group- Allstate Agency with a ribbon cutting. “As an Allstate agent in Rowlett, I’ve gotten to know a lot of local families. I enjoy being a part of the community, and building relationships is one of the best parts […]

Rowlett High School to receive Texas Bandmasters Association award

ROWLETT,TX. (July 13, 2015) The award-winning Rowlett High School Mighty Eagle Band is about to enhance its packed display shelf with another shining trophy. The ensemble will receive the 2015 Exemplary High School Band Award by the Texas Bandmasters Association (TBA) later this month. Just two secondary schools in the state receive this honor every […]

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