Local tiger to undergo ground-breaking surgery

(WYLIE_March 12, 2013) On March 14, for the first time in the United States, a “surgical bilateral denervation of the coxofemoral joints” procedure will be performed on a tiger. This means there will be a surgical interruption (blockage) of nerve signals from the hip joints to the brain. The surgery has been performed successfully on […]

Lake Pointe welcomes Sandknop Family Practice

(ROWLETT-January 16, 2013) Lake Pointe Health Network, anchored by Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett, recently expanded it physician network to include the acquisition of Sandknop Family Practice, which offers comprehensive health services for adults and  children,  with a focus on wellness and preventive care. This new addition to the Lake Pointe Medical Partners has […]

Lake Pointe opens Emergency Department, Imaging Center in Wylie

New facility kicking off 2013 by creating nearly 100 new jobs  (January 11, 2013) Residents of Wylie no longer have to travel far for high quality, 24-hour emergency services thanks to the new Lake Pointe Emergency Departmentand Diagnostic Imaging Center, which are departments of Rowlett-based Lake Pointe Health Network . The $10 million ED and […]

Faith Like A Mustard Seed: Local ministry nurtures servants’ hearts

Faith Like A Mustard Seed: Local ministry nurtures servants’ hearts

(January 2, 2013) Few things are as heartwarming as children giving to others and enjoying themselves while doing it. At an early age children can learn the value of living a life of service; giving comes naturally. Faith Like A Mustard Seed was created to nurture and grow a child’s natural love for giving to the […]

Crafter’s Co-Op: Little shop with a big heart

(Wylie – January 2, 2013) Since marrying in 1999, Dwight and Terry Lancaster dedicated their lives to service. It started with founding Bethesda Nursing Home Ministry and led up to the 2011 opening of the Crafter’s Co-op store in historic downtown Wylie. Crafter’s Co-op provides a retail outlet for the creative works of about 90 crafters, […]

‘Wrapping It Up’ at First Baptist Church Wylie

FREE gift wrapping offered – no strings attached! (WYLIE – December 17, 2012) First Baptist Church Wylie  is offering free, no obligation, no donations accepted gift wrapping as a monthlong outreach of the church. Since the day after Thanksgiving, FBC volunteers have been giving their time to wrap packages for community members who simply stop by. […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes Bite Catering & Events

(Rowlett – November 28, 2012) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Bite Catering & Events, Inc. with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, November 27. Bite Catering & Events is a personal chef and catering service that specializes in preparing meals using the freshest ingredients for busy professionals, new and expecting parents, busy families, […]

Crafter’s Co-op: little shop with big heart

(Wylie – November 26, 2012) Since marrying in 1999, Dwight and Terry Lancaster dedicated their lives to service. It started with founding Bethesda Nursing Home Ministry and led up to the 2011 opening of the Crafter’s Co-op store in historic downtown Wylie. Crafter’s Co-op provides a retail outlet for the creative works of about 90 crafters, […]

Holiday Event Calendar

Holiday Event Calendar

So many ways to celebrate the season…here are few. Add your event by emailing . Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21 – SUNDAY, JAN. 6 Experience a drive-thru holiday spectacular featuring more than two million LED lights –  600 holiday displays across 1.7 miles at Texas Motor Speedway. $15 per car […]

Wylie celebrates 125th birthday Saturday

(Wylie – November 16, 2012) Wylie officially turned 125 years old on November 8. There will be a birthday celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November 17 in Olde City Park in historic downtown Wylie. Enjoy hot dogs, music, birthday cake, barrel train rides, antique tractors and nostalgic lawn games for the whole family. Live music […]

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