Blue Ribbon News ‘Good People’ series shines the spotlight on Mike McWay, construction firm president who builds character, too (Dallas) The TEXO Association, the largest commercial contractors association in Texas, has appointed Mike McWay, Texas Division President of Dallas-based McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., as chairman of this year’s directorial board. McWay will manage a 26-member, volunteer board […]
Following a tradition of honoring citizens who have made significant contributions to the Rockwall community, Mike Atkins, Executive Director of the Rockwall County Family YMCA, will be the subject of MusicFest’s Ninth Annual Celebrity Roast on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Occasions at Stone River in Royse City. Atkins has served as executive director of the Rockwall Y […]
New $1.55 million attraction brings total North Texas expansion plans to more than $7.8 million Hawaiian Falls announced plans today to build the Double BowlsEye from SplashTacular, the largest U.S.-based waterslide manufacturer, at its Roanoke, Texas waterpark. The new $1.55 million thrill ride will be finished for the 2012 season. “We’re excited that Steve Levine […]
The Frisco Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 24 for TechKnow Connect, located at 2700 E. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 201, Little Elm, 75068. TechKnow Connect is dedicated to providing professional and personal computer repair services to the Little Elm, Frisco, Savannah, The Colony, McKinney, Denton and surrounding DFW Texas areas. Stop […]
Chad Hennings speaks at Men’s Conference, membership grows (Royse City) Sabine Creek Ranch welcomed former Dallas Cowboy Chad Hennings at “The Man of Character” Men’s Conference, Jan. 20 and 21. More than 120 men came to relax, eat, fellowship and enjoy a bonfire while taking advantage of motivational and informative sessions that recharged spiritual batteries. Friday night […]
The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 24 for Credit Union of Texas, located at 2914 Ridge Road in Rockwall. To learn more, visit Credit Union of Texas’ website. Submitted by Paula Kerr, Public Relations Manager, Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. To submit your news and events, email .
Park Place Premier Collection is the only dealership in Texas to represent legendary British racing brand The British are coming! In fact, they arrived in style with Park Place Dealerships’ newest addition to its Premier Collection on Lemmon Avenue in Dallas. McLaren Dallas officially launched its new showroom with a proper celebration Jan. 19, featuring […]
Epiphany DanceArts will present a Valentine’s weekend performance of Dawn – A Love Story, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 and Saturday, Feb. 11 at Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St. in Garland. Featuring music from Natalie Grant, Mumford & Sons, Etta James and more, Dawn’s “enchanting choreography tells a story in dance about […]
February brings activities and events for all ages to the Rockwall County Library, located at 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane in Rockwall. Computer Classes The Rockwall County Library will offer a Basic Computer Class for those who need an introduction to using a PC. From 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, participants will complete a […]
97 percent report being happy with quality of life in Rockwall (Rockwall/Jan. 2012) I would like to share with you our vision for 2012 and what we hope to accomplish. We’ve survived one of the worst economic downturns in history, better than many cities. The last half of 2011 was much better from an economic […]