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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
(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 .
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 […]
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 […]
Every year when the weather turns warm, we are treated to the dazzling floral displays of blooming crape myrtles…and their colorful show lasts through September. This Texas jewel has one of the longest blooming seasons; plus they are among the toughest, most adaptable plants around. Crape myrtles come in so many sizes now that they […]
Rockwall and Rowlett area residents have an opportunity to win big prizes by adopting PetSmart’s five-millionth pet. Rockwall Pets holds a weekly adoption event at the Rowlett PetSmart every Saturday from noon to 4 pm. An adoption this weekend may qualify a local resident for the national PetSmart award for adopting pet number five million. […]
Join the Rowlett, Wylie, Sachse and Murphy Chambers of Commerce for a Quad Chamber Mixer Speed Networking Event on Thursday, June 21 at Hyatt Place Garland, 5101 N. George Bush Parkway. The event begins with cocktails and appetizers at 5:30 p.m. Speed networking begins at 6. Members are admitted free. The cost for non-members is […]