Lake Pointe Medical Center earns ‘Top Performer’ recognition

(Rowlett) Lake Pointe Medical Center was named one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures by The Joint Commission, a leading accreditor of health care organizations in America.   LPMC was recognized by The Joint Commission based on data reported about evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions, […]

‘Make a Connection’ event open to all at Jason’s Deli

(Rowlett) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce hosts a ‘Make a Connection’ networking event from 8 to 9 a.m. every Thursday at Jason’s Deli, 5601 Liberty Grove Road, Suite 100. There is a $3 fee for coffee/juice and a morning snack. You do not need to be a Chamber member to attend. Bring plenty of business […]

Friday Night Live: business networking event at Costco

Friday Night Live: business networking event at Costco

Enjoy food, fun and networking opportunities during the business after-hours event, sponsored by the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce. Friday Night Live will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at Costco Wholesale, located at 1225 State Highway 276 in Rockwall. Bring business cards and mingle with old friends and colleagues, or connect with new ones.   […]

Breastfeeding support group to meet Wednesdays

(Rowlett) Lake Pointe Medical Center is now offering a free, weekly Breastfeeding Support group, facilitated by Sue Knight, RN IBCLC.   Moms and their babies are invited to join the group from 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday. Show up for one meeting or as come as often as you’d like; no registration required. This is a great opportunity to meet other […]

Fly away, butterflies!

Bring the whole family to Covington’s Nursery in Rowlett for a butterfly release at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. All of the magnificent butterflies in Covington’s Butterfly House will be set free, and the event is free, too. Covington’s Nursery is located at 5518 Liberty Grove Road. Visit their website at covingtonnursery.com. To submit your […]

Jason Castro on marriage, fatherhood, faith (video)

Jason Castro on marriage, fatherhood, faith (video)

As promised, here’s a snippet (well, a full five minutes) of our backstage conversation with Atlantic recording artist and American Idol finalist Jason Castro. This footage was shot after Jason performed for well over an hour at Firewheel Town Center in Garland, where the Rowlett Exchange Club presented its second annual QueFest. The two-day charity […]

Jason Castro sings ‘Hallelujah’ at QueFest (video)

Jason Castro sings ‘Hallelujah’ at QueFest (video)

(Garland/Rowlett) The grounds at Firewheel Town Center were filled to near capacity as Jason Castro took the stage Sunday evening for the Rowlett Exchange Club’s second annual QueFest celebration –  a two-day charity fundraiser benefiting the nonprofit organization’s child abuse prevention efforts. Last year, QueFest 2010 fell victim to a devastating summer storm, but not […]

‘Shop Rowlett Now’ offers discounts for buying local

Think local, buy local (Rowlett) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently rolled out its 2011-12 “Shop Rowlett Now” program, which offers consumers special discounts at retail stores, restaurants and other businesses in Rowlett. The 2011-12 “Shop Rowlett Now” discounts began Sept. 1. Pick up a discount card for $10 at the Rowlett Chamber office, located at 3910 Main […]

‘I Am Second’ party at Hawaiian Falls

‘I Am Second’ party at Hawaiian Falls

Innovative ministry wraps up the summer with a fun day at Garland waterpark and collects school supplies for area kids. (Garland) More than 1,200 people turned out for the I Am Second Back-to-School party at Hawaiian Falls Garland on Aug. 18. Guests donated school supplies to benefit local kids. The worship band from Stillwater Community […]