Good food, good people at Applebee’s ribbon cutting

(Rowlett) August 24, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony August 6 for Applebee’s, located at 4616 Lakeview Parkway in Rowlett. Applebee’s focuses on serving good food to good people … making Applebee’s a popular restaurant in the neighborhood for people of all ages and lifestyles with its fun, family-friendly atmosphere […]

Tips from Sassy on soothing your carpet scooter

Dear Sassy, My dog Shelby (mini doxie) who is now 10 years old has continuous impacted anal glands. I have tried giving additional fiber, etc. to no avail. Do you have any suggestions? Signed, Scooter Dear Scooter, Impacted anal glands are a common canine health issue. Dogs with impacted anal glands often scoot or drag […]

Lake Pointe Medical Center earns ‘A’ for patient safety

Lake Pointe Medical Center earns ‘A’ for patient safety

August 15, 2012 –  Lake Pointe Medical Center, based in Rowlett, recently received an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The Hospital Safety Score was calculated under the guidance of The Leapfrog Group’s Blue Ribbon Expert Panel using publicly available data […]

Back-to-school savings underway at PrinterSmart in Rowlett

Back-to-school savings underway at PrinterSmart in Rowlett

Teacher, student discount through Aug 31 (Rowlett) August 15, 2012 – The start of another school year is just around the corner. Fortunately, so is PrinterSmart, a family-owned and operated business now offering students and teachers an extra 20% savings on all school supplies – including ink and toner, printing and copy services, labels and paper. With more than […]

Pooch Plunge to benefit Rowlett’s homeless pets

Pooch Plunge to benefit Rowlett’s homeless pets

Bring your four-legged best friend to the Friends of Rowlett Animals’ Fourth Annual Pooch Plunge from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, August 19 at Wet Zone in Rowlett. The event benefits Rowlett’s homeless pets, and features the Hula Hound Costume Contest, the Distance Dive, Bobbing for Hotdogs, and Funniest Trick contest. The cost is only $5 per […]

Lake Pointe Health Network announces new Chief Nursing Officer

July 18, 2012 – Lake Pointe Health Network, based in Rowlett, recently appointed Patti Gilliano as its new chief nursing officer. Gilliano is responsible for advising and ensuring outstanding patient care along with improving Lake Pointe’s nationally recognized quality indicator performance. A 26-year nursing veteran, Gilliano has proven strategic-thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills. Prior to […]

Raising Cane’s to open in Rowlett July 26

Raising Cane’s to open in Rowlett July 26

Wait nearly over for “Caniacs” in Rowlett (Rowlett) July 16, 2012 – Chicken finger lovers passing by the Raising Cane’s restaurant under construction at 4509 Lakeview Parkway can practically taste the premium tenderloins, crinkle-cut fries, Texas Toast, sweet tea and, of course, that secret recipe Cane’s sauce already. Fortunately, they won’t have to let their […]

Mail + celebrates with ribbon cutting ceremony

(Rockwall) June 27, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony recently for Mail+, located at 3526 Lakeview Parkway (Hwy. 66), Suite B. Thanks to Paula Kerr, Events/Public Relations Manager, Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, for sharing this news. To submit your news and events, email .

Rowlett Chamber welcomes Chase Home Physical Therapy

June 26, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Chase Home Physical Therapy with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, June 19. Chase Home Physical Therapy Services is an in-home therapy provider that offers gait training, therapeutic exercises, balance training, home safety evaluations, self care and home management training, therapeutic modalities and manual […]

Independence celebrations around the Metroplex (2012)

Independence celebrations around the Metroplex (2012)

July 3, 2012 – Here are just some of the sizzling hot fireworks shows, parades and patriotic parties happening in and around Dallas-Fort Worth today and tomorrow. (If your event is not listed, please share the details in our comments section!) Kaufman’s 4th of July Parade, Picnic Wednesday, July 4. Parade at 10 a.m. Picnic […]

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