Dads get in FREE on Father’s Day at Wet Zone

(ROWLETT) May 27, 2013 – Dads get in FREE with one paid child’s ticket on Father’s Day, June 16, at Wet Zone Family Waterpark in Rowlett. There will be games, contests and fun activities for dads and their children. (No coupons or other discounts will apply). For tickets, hours of operation and other park information, […]

Stonebridge Veterinary Hospital offers pet lodging, grooming

(ROWLETT-May 16, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming Stonebridge Veterinary Hospital, offering quality veterinary services, premium pet food and luxury pet lodging. Stonebridge has two convenient locations – 711 W. Rusk Street in Rockwall, and 8502 Liberty Grove Road in Rowlett. Stonebridge Veterinary Hospital also serves surrounding communities […]

Lake Pointe Health Network opens Emergency Department in Forney

(FORNEY-April 1, 2013) Lake Pointe Health Network, based in Rowlett, opened a provider-based, 24-hour emergency department in Forney this morning. The $4 million ED is the phase two expansion of Forney Medical Center and provides convenient, high-quality emergency access to the residents of Forney and the surrounding communities. “Lake Pointe Health Network is proud to open the […]

Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commission presents annual writing contest

(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 […]

Lake Pointe critical care director is D Mag’s Excellence in Nursing finalist

(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 […]

Lake Pointe Medical Center awarded Cigna Center of Excellence designations

(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 […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes Standard Pacific Homes Lakehill

(ROWLETT-February 23, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Standard Pacific Homes Lakehill with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, February 19. Representing Standard Pacific Homes on the front row pictured left to right are Sales Manager Stacey Windom, Director of Marketing Maggi Jones, Community Sales Manager Nancy Nelson, and cutting the ribbon VP […]

Two Garland HS students surpass the rank of Eagle Scout

(February 20, 2013) Earning 36 merit badges each from the Boy Scouts of America, two Garland High School students have not only achieved the organization’s highest rank for boys aged 11-17—they’ve exceeded it. Casey Cooley and Hunter Merriman now hold the rank of Eagle Scout Silver Palm. Cooley, a senior, and Merriman, a freshman, both […]

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